Maritime transport accounts for two thirds of freight movement in the EU
Around two thirds (67.4%) of freight movement in the European Union in 2023 was undertaken by maritime transport, new data…
What EU country reported the highest inflation rate in March 2025?
Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed,…
Short-term work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced, says ifo Institute
The duration and amount of short-time work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced in order to speed up…
Ireland reported the largest increase in industrial production in February 2025
Ireland reported a 38.8% annual increase in industrial production in February 2025, compared to the same month the previous year,…
95% of Finland’s electricity production came from fossil-free sources last year
Some 95% of Finland‘s electricity production came from fossil-fuel free energy sources last year, new data from Statistics Finland has…
What EU country reported the highest employment rate in 2024?
The Netherlands boasted the highest employment rate in the European Union in 2024, with a rate of 83.5%, according to…
What EU country is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical products?
Germany is the largest extra-EU exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical products, with €67.9 billion of exports recorded in 2024, new…
Belgian sea fishing sees decline in landings, turnover
Some 11,423 tonnes of fish were sold in Belgian ports last year, a 7.1% decline from the 12,302 tonnes sold…
Austria registered 4.4% more passenger cars in Q1 2025
Some 66,017 new passenger cars were registered in Austria in the first quarter the year, a 4.4% increase on the…
Household energy bills 2% lower in the Netherlands
Households in the Netherlands now pay an average of €2,065 for energy annually, which is a 2% decline on last…