Close to half would raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol to fund public services
A survey of EU citizens to explore public attitudes toward taxation found that close to half (48%) would opt for…
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One in six European public companies under pressure to transform
One in six (17%) European public companies are ‘under pressure’ to transform their operations amid ongoing geopolitical instability, trade policy…
Majority of EU citizens reject corrupt practices involving public officials
More than seven in ten (71%) of EU citizens consider it ‘never acceptable’ to do a favour to receive something…
What European country has the strongest drinking culture?
Despite accounting for around a tenth of the global population, Europe is responsible for 25% of the world’s annual alcohol…
Greece reported the highest annual increase in services production in the EU in April
Greece reported a 11.9% annual increase in services production in April 2025, the biggest increase in the European Union, new…
Increased European defence spending likely to impact households
Increased defence spending by European countries, which is being discussed by NATO members at The Hague this week, is likely…
GDP rose by 1.4% in the EU in the first quarter of 2025
The GDP of the European Union increased by 1.4% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same…
Close to three fifths of Europeans consume fish at least once a month
Some 58% of Europeans eat fish at home at least once a month, a new report from Eurobarometer has found,…
‘Swift resolution’ necessary to protect European automotive industry
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for a ‘swift resolution’ of the US-EU trade dispute, in order to…
Europe’s payment landscape facing a ‘turning point’, study suggests
Europe is experiencing a significant shift in how businesses and consumers pay for items and services, with emerging technologies, new…