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EU reports human trafficking surge as female victims outnumber male

Although sexual exploitation was the predominant form of exploitation in 2023, there was a jump in the number of registered victims trafficked for forced labour or services.

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Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

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How can social mobility boost Europe’s economy?

A new study shows that Europe's progress on social mobility has stalled over the past decade, holding back the continent's combined GDP by an estimated €1.3 trillion.

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Which EU countries have the most job vacancies?

The year 2024 saw a slowdown in the COVID-19 recovery on EU job vacancies following the 2023 trend.

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Migrant deaths hit new record high in 2024, says IOM

The year 2024 marked the deadliest year for migrants, with drowning remaining the leading cause of death.

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How does the EU's support for Ukraine stand after three years of war?

A new study shows that between 2022 and 2024, support for Ukraine and its displaced people has decreased.

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How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?

Despite Trump's appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain.

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Which EU countries rank best in the world for women's health?

In 12 EU countries, women's satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%.

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Which European country has the most reckless drivers?

A new study reveals alarming data on the state of driving in Latvia, Austria, and Greece.

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Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?

Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US.

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What are the world’s happiest countries in 2025?

Half of the top 10 happiest countries in the world are in the EU. Countries with small populations dominate the rankings, while countries with populations of less than 15 million generally have a positive evaluation of their quality of life.

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Who are the EU’s top iron and steel trade partners?

Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners.

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Five years of change: How the Blue Book Programme has grown

Italy, France, and Spain are the EU countries with the highest number of candidates in the past five years.

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How much energy do AI-powered chatbots consume?

Data centres are significant drivers of electricity demand. Almost one-third of electricity demand in Ireland could come from data centres by 2026.

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How much does China import from and export to the EU?

China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024.

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How is fraud across the EU being tackled?

The European Public Prosecutor's Office had over 2,000 active fraud-related investigations by the end of 2024, with total estimated damages amounting to €24.8 billion. VAT fraud continues to be the most significant concern.

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Supportive but sceptical: Where do Europeans stand on climate action?

Economic security and international conflicts are becoming more important than climate change policies in five EU countries. Germans and Poles think adapting to climate change matters more than reducing its causes.

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From cannabis to cocaine: What is the drug use and supply in the EU?

As illegal drug use and supply increases in the EU, member states ramp up efforts to tackle drug trafficking and organised crime.

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How is trade between the EU and Ukraine evolving?

The EU trade surplus with Ukraine peaked in the fourth quarter of 2024 at €5.8 billion.

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How will the EU population fluctuate with and without migration?

Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population problems in a zero-immigration scenario.

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