Europe

Europe: Most first-time asylum applicants are Syrians

In September 2022, 89 590 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in the EU Member States, 11…

3 months ago

Game on! Extra-EU toy imports totalled €7.1 billion

When embarking on the hunt for the perfect presents to delight children, toys are surely at the top of the…

3 months ago

Broken Dream: The oligarch, Russia, and Georgia’s drift from Europe

Georgia’s relationship with the West has deteriorated over the last year and a half. The Georgian government’s actions have prevented…

3 months ago

Early 2021 data on businesses more detailed & complete

Following the entry into force of the European Business Statistics Regulation, Eurostat is now publishing, for the first time, preliminary…

3 months ago

Employment and labour market slack stable in Q3 2022

In the EU, the employment rate of people aged 20-64 stood at 74.7% in the third quarter of 2022, stable…

3 months ago

Further away from target: energy consumption up in 2021

In 2021, primary energy consumption in the EU reached 1 309 million tonnes of oil equivalent(Mtoe), a 5.9% increase compared…

3 months ago

EU’s agricultural labour productivity up by 13% in 2022

According to the first preliminary data for 2022 from the economic accounts for agriculture (EAA), the index of agricultural labour…

3 months ago

New indicator on annual average salaries in the EU

In 2021, the average annual full-time adjusted salary for employees in the EUwas €33 500. Eurostat is publishing this indicator…

3 months ago

New indicator on annual average salaries in the EU

In 2021, the average annual full-time adjusted salary for employees in the EUwas €33 500. Eurostat is publishing this indicator…

3 months ago

Production and consumption of chemicals up in 2021

In 2021, the EU produced a total of 279 million tonnes of industrial chemicals (hazardous and non-hazardous) and consumed 299…

3 months ago

COVID-19: Council updates travel recommendations to lift all travel restrictions

The FINANCIAL -- The Council today adopted updated recommendations on travel to the EU and on facilitating free movement in…

3 months ago

Germany coup plot: Police raid far-right terror suspects behind bid ‘to overthrow government’

Thousands of police in Germany carried out a series of raids early Wednesday morning against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly…

3 months ago

Should Italian Businesses Expand to New Markets Amidst a Global Economic Downturn?

Economic headlines around the world make for pretty distressing reading these days. As such, many businesses are looking for new…

4 months ago

More than half of EU businesses innovate

Investing in research and innovation is investing in Europe's future. Business innovation relates to the wide range of activities that…

4 months ago

Social protection expenditure: 2021 early estimates

In 2021, social protection benefits expenditure increased in all EU Member States for which 2021 estimates are available. The largest…

4 months ago