What EU country saw the biggest increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2025?
Ireland reported a 10.9% increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2025, the biggest increase in the European Union,…
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Large businesses contribute the most to the Swedish economy
Net turnover in Sweden‘s business sector rose 4.2% in 2023, to SEK 12.46 billion, compared to the previous year, with…
What European country has the longest average working week?
Greece boasts the longest average working week in the European Union, at 39.8 hours per week, ahead of Bulgaria (39…
More than a quarter of Germans work at weekends
Some 27% of Germans work at the weekend, at least occasionally, according to new data from the federal statistics office…
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…
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…
‘Less optimistic outlook’ for Hungary’s labour market, says ING
Hungary‘s labour market is presenting a “less optimistic outlook”, analysts at ING have said, as the country’s statistics office reported…
Employment rate stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year
The employment rate for individuals aged between 20 and 64 stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year, according to the…
Accommodation and food services sector was the worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland
A new report by Ireland‘s Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found that the accommodation and food services sector was the…
What EU country boasted the highest employment rate as of Q4 2024?
Malta boasted the highest employment rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 84.1% of all…