Annual inflation eased in both the euro area and EU in June
Annual inflation eased somewhat in both the euro area and the European Union in June 2026, according to the latest…
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A quarter of EU citizens live in homes that have had energy efficiency upgrades
Some 23.9% of the EU population live in dwellings that have seen some degree of energy efficiency improvement in the…
Vocational education seen as a route to employment for most Europeans, but an image gap remains
While the majority of European citizens believe that vocational education and training (VET) equips individuals with the skills needed for…
EU unveils tripartite agreement to boost energy storage
The European Commission has launched the first ever EU tripartite agreement on energy storage, bringing together governments, industry and financial…
Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in May 2026, at 9.7%
Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 9.7% in May 2026, the highest in the European Union, according to the…
More than seven in ten Europeans believe corruption is ‘widespread’ in their country
Some 71% of European citizens believe that corruption is ‘widespread’ in their country, while 69% believe that high-level corruption cases…
Fortune publishes latest ranking of Europe’s most innovative companies
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML has been named the most innovative company in Europe, according to Fortune‘s 2026 Europe’s Most…
More than half of businesses across the EU used specialised e-business software in 2025
Some 53% of businesses across the European Union used specialised e-business software in 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed….
Europe needs to ‘scale up’ to regain productivity advantage, says IMF
New analysis from the International Monetary Fund suggests that Europe can improve productivity growth by addressing barriers that prevent companies…
Close to three quarters of Europeans believe the EU should become more independent from the United States
Some 73% of EU citizens believe that the European Union should ‘go its own way’ after decades of close cooperation…