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An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy.

More and more electronics are being sold in the EU, contributing to waste generation. According to Eurostat, the amount of electrical and electronic equipment on the market increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2012 to 14.4 million tonnes in 2022. However, while the amount of total e-waste collected in the bloc also…

In some regions, mostly in Eastern Europe, more than a quarter of the population cannot afford to purchase items considered essential for an adequate quality of life.

European countries are often touted as some of the safest in the world, and various rankings indeed consistently place them at the top of the list.

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

On average, 32.6% of EU businesses used online advertising in 2024, according to new data by Eurostat. Malta, Finland and Cyprus emerge as biggest users.

A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women.

"It is not with the four-day work week and 'work-life balance' that we will be able to maintain our prosperity!"

EU–Russia trade volume fell to its lowest level since 2002 in the second quarter of 2025. The EU also reported a trade surplus for the first time in more than 20 years.

Satisfaction with financial situations is generally high in Northern and Western Europe, while it is lowest in the EU candidate countries. Despite its strong economy, Germany reports comparatively low satisfaction.

Netherlands’ workers are only clocking in four days per week, while American staffers stuck in the ‘grindset’ average 43 hours on the job weekly.