Group calls on Irish government to use EU presidency to support biopharmaceutical sector
BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), which represents the biopharma and chemical sectors in Ireland, has called on the government to ensure that…
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European Greens welcome result of Hungary’s elections, end to Orbán leadership
The European Green Party has welcomed the ‘historic’ outcome of Hungary‘s general election, which marks the end of Viktor Orbán’s…
Germany public transport passengers reach 11.5 billion in 2025
Passenger numbers on public transport in Germany remained roughly on a par with that of the previous year, preliminary data…
France’s construction sector fell at its sharpest rate for a year and a half in March
The construction sector in France ‘slipped deeper into contraction’ in March, reporting its sharpest decline in activity levels since September…
European Union reported a €605bn surplus in international services trade in 2023
The European Union reported a significant surplus in international services trade in 2023, of €605 billion, according to new data…
75% of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food
Three quarters (75%) of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food, while 66% are willing to pay more to…
Household savings rate in euro area declined to 14.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025
Households in the euro area saved a smaller share of their income in the final quarter of 2025, Eurostat noted,…
Europe sees 11 of 19 sectors expand in March, PMI data shows
The European business landscape reported a mixed picture in March, with 11 of the 19 core sectors reporting an expansion…
Germany health spending hits €538.2bn in 2024, up 7.6%
Health expenditure rose to €538.2 billion in Germany in 2024, or €6,444 per capita, a 7.6% increase on the previous…
Estonia outbound trips fall to 1.5 million in 2025
Estonian residents made a total of 1.5 million outbound overnight trips in 2025, a 3% decline on the previous year,…