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…
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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…
Finland is the happiest country in the world, report finds
The 13th edition of the World Happiness Report has named Finland as the happiest country in the world, with Finns…
What European country spends the most on organic food?
Swiss consumers spend the most on organic food in Europe, with spend of €437 per capita in 2023, according to…
Industrial producer prices up marginally in the EU in December 2024
On a year-on-year basis, industrial producer prices rose marginally (0.1%) in the European Union in December 2024, while remaining stable…
One in ten EU households ‘struggle to keep homes warm’
One in ten (10.6%) of the EU population struggled to keep their homes warm in 2023, new data from Eurostat…
M&A, deal activity down 8.8% in Europe in year to date
The number of mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture financing deals in Europe was down 8.8% in the period from…