Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow in Belgium
Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for two thirds (66%) of all car sales in Belgium last year, new…
France’s GDP fell slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024
France‘s GDP reported a 0.1% decline in the fourth quarter of last year, following on from growth of 0.4% in…
Majority of Europeans believe science and technology has a positive influence on society
Some 83% of European citizens believe that science and technology has a positive influence on society, with two thirds (67%)…
Beer sales declined in Germany last year
Beer sales fell by 1.4% in Germany last year, or 119.4 million litres, according to new data from Destatis, the…
Portugal’s tourist accommodation sector achieved record highs in December
The tourist accommodation sector in Portugal has achieved a record high for the month of December, with 1.9 million guests…
What country reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in January 2025?
Croatia reported an annual inflation rate of 5.0% in January 2025, the highest in the euro area, according to flash…
Consumer sentiment in Germany starts 2025 on a negative note
Consumer sentiment in Germany has made a ‘bumpy start’ to 2025, according to the latest GfK Consumer Climate report, produced…
Spain boasted the highest unemployment rate in the EU in December 2024
Spain reported a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 10.6% in December 2024, the highest in the European Union, new data from…
One in ten EU households ‘struggle to keep homes warm’
One in ten (10.6%) of the EU population struggled to keep their homes warm in 2023, new data from Eurostat…
Wealth inequality has decreased in the Netherlands
While wealth inequality has decreased in the Netherlands in recent years, the wealthiest 10% of households still control 56% of…