What would happen if Germany left the European Union?
Germany leaving the EU would be economically catastrophic, a new study by the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) has found.
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European consumers less trusting in food sector, study finds
European consumers are showing declining trust in food systems, a new study by EIT Food Consumer Observatory has found.
Why is May 9th known as ‘Europe Day’?
May 9th holds a special place on the European calendar as Europe Day, an annual celebration of peace and unity across the continent.
New car registrations in Europe dropped 5.2% in March 2024
New car registrations in the European Union fell by 5.2% in March 2024, to just over one million units, according to the ACEA.
Bulgaria, Romania to enter Schengen area in March 2024
Bulgaria and Romania are to become part of the European Union’s Schengen area from March 2024, with the lifting of all controls at air and sea borders.
What European country saw the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in November 2023?
Spain recorded the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in November 2023.
What country generated the highest percentage of energy from renewables in 2022?
Sweden generated the highest percentage of energy from renewable resources in the EU in 2022.
More than four-fifths of Europeans in favour of stronger animal welfare
Some 84% of European consumers are in favour of enhanced protective measures for farmed animals within their respective countries.
Top business segments ranked by net turnover in the European Union
Large enterprises generated half the net business turnover in the European Union in 2022, despite representing just 0.2% of the total number of enterprises in the bloc.
Business bankruptcy levels in EU higher than in pre-pandemic period
The number of business bankruptcy declarations in the European Union in the year to date is higher than since the pre-pandemic period.