Greenhouse gas emissions in Sweden increased in 2022
Greenhouse gas emissions from Swedish consumption rose by 3% in 2022, compared to the previous year, new data from Statistics…
Poland saw a 3.4% increase in tourist occupancy in the first half of 2024
Some 16.9 million people stayed in tourist accommodation in Poland in the first half of 2024, a 3.4% increase on…
Consumer sentiment continues downward trend in Germany
A downward trend in consumer sentiment in Germany, which has been ongoing for several months, has persisted in October, according…
What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in August 2024?
Luxembourg saw the biggest annual increase in retail sales volumes in the European Union in August 2024, with retail sales…
Food retail prices ‘stable’ in Greece in first nine months of 2024
Prices in Greek supermarkets were ‘stable’ in the first nine months of 2024, new data from the Institute for Retail…
Extreme weather events a ‘concern’ for two fifths of EU citizens
‘Extreme weather events’ are a concern for just under two fifths (38%) of EU citizens, a Eurobarometer study on how…
Economic picture in the Netherlands remains negative in September
The economic situation in the Netherlands showed little sign of improvement in September, compared to the previous month, according to…
What EU country had the highest unemployment rate in August 2024?
Spain continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the European Union, reporting a 11.3% rate in August 2024, according…
What country had the highest inflation in the euro area in September?
Belgium reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in September 2024, of 4.5%, according to flash estimates…
Uncertainty over formation of next Austrian government ‘comes at a bad time’
This past weekend’s Austrian parliamentary elections is likely to lead to difficult discussions over the formation of a new government, ING has said.