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Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?

As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while Romania is the least expensive for fruits, vegetables and potatoes.

30/06/2025

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Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners

In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.

17/06/2025

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Fewer journalists but more publishers in the EU: Is it because of AI?

Journalists remain under pressure with huge burnout rates. Some of them are turning to completely different jobs, like bartending and deliveries, to make ends meet.

11/06/2025

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How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year?

Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%.

02/06/2025

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Working week: Where in Europe people clock the most and least hours?

The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare?

30/05/2025

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Unemployment in EU going down among all age groups except young people

The good news is that long-term unemployment has reached its lowest level on record across the EU.

26/05/2025

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Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books?

Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers online.

29/04/2025

Economy

Greece unveils €1bn in benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus

Greece’s prime minister on Tuesday announced €1 billion in financial benefits for lower-income households and the public investment program, after the country became one of the few European Union members to post a budget surplus in 2024.

22/04/2025

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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.

07/04/2025

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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.

04/04/2025

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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.

02/04/2025

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

Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners.

21/03/2025

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Which European countries have most and least female MPs and ministers?

Female representation is making progress in European parliaments as well as governments.

18/03/2025

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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.

13/03/2025

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New study reveals top European countries to beat 'singles tax'

Living alone often means much higher costs. A new study identifies the best places for singles considering to relocate with the aim of increasing their purchasing power.

04/03/2025

Europe in Motion

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.

27/02/2025

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Greenhouse emissions: Which countries reported the biggest decreases?

EU greenhouse gas emissions fell between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024, mostly due to reductions in the electricity and gas supply chain.

24/02/2025

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Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis?

Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria recorded the highest population shares of over-65s in the EU in 2024. But how will the bloc's demography evolve until 2100?

21/02/2025

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Diversity in the population: How does migration affect the EU?

The number of non-EU citizens living in the EU has grown by 2.3 million in 2023, with Ukrainian, Turkish, and Moroccan citizens representing the three largest groups.

19/02/2025

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How many non-EU citizens were under temporary protection at the end of 2024?

Germany is the EU country which welcomes the most non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine after Russia's invasion. Nearly half of Ukrainian citizens who escaped are adult women.

17/02/2025