Europe-Data.com https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Energy shock driving up inflation in European Union, Commission says Sweden’s GDP contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026 Finland’s economy expanded by 0.9% in the first quarter of this year Estonia’s economy rose 2.4% in the first quarter of this year GDP in the European Union rose by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 Italy’s economy continued to expand in the first half of 2026, says Istat European GDP improved in the second quarter of 2026 Unemployment rate in France rose marginally in the second quarter Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU in June 2026, of 10.5% What European country saw the biggest rate of increase in population last year? Annual inflation eased in both the euro area and EU in June Portuguese residents made more overseas tourism trips in Q1 Growth in Europe’s private sector led by Technology Equipment firms Lithuania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in June 2026, of 5.6% Online holiday accommodation bookings rose by 13% last year European Commission launches Scaleup Europe Fund to back fast-growing technology firms Danish homeowners maintain low mortgage arrears, says Finans Danmark The Hague ranked the world’s best city in terms of quality of life Home ownership in Austria has fallen to its lowest level in two decades Estonia sees increase in consumer confidence, despite weaker business sentiment The Dutch economic landscape was more negative in July, says CBS Europe’s payment landscape facing a ‘turning point’, study suggests EU short-stay bookings hit 951.6 million nights, up 11.4% year-on-year Number of people granted Finnish citizenship hit a record high last year Luxembourg reported the highest annual increase in retail trade volumes in June 2026 Number of Germans living to over 100 has risen by a quarter New NIQ report tracks inflation across Europe’s five largest grocery markets Two thirds of Romanians say their current job offers them stability, but limited development opportunities Business registrations fell by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 Close to three fifths of Belgians live within 200 metres of public transport Large businesses contribute the most to the Swedish economy More than a quarter of EU citizens purchased event tickets online last year Manufacturing output accelerated in Austria in July, despite lower new orders Luxembourg residents took a record number of leisure trips in 2025 Younger German consumers more likely to turn to social media for product information Four in ten Danes chose to abstain from alcohol at some time over the past year Polish men and women differ in how they define personal success, study finds Tourism shows marginal growth in Czechia in the second quarter of 2026 Consumer confidence showed modest improvement in the Netherlands in July 2026 Business activity in the eurozone returned to positive growth in July Decline in French birth rate more pronounced in smaller communities, says Insee Price of air fares across Europe has fluctuated ‘significantly’ since start of 2025 Close to a third of Danes stay connected to work while on holiday Business confidence among German SMEs saw an increase in July Luxembourg boasts the strongest retail purchasing power in Europe, says NIQ European Commission outlines measures to strengthen bloc’s banking sector Europe-Data is taking a summer break Life expectancy rises to 82.5 years in Belgium A quarter of EU citizens live in homes that have had energy efficiency upgrades Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in services production in the EU in May