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Renewables generated nearly 45% of the EU’s electricity last year

Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.

Business

Is Airbnb still a good business model? Rental platforms see growth

Euronews Business looks at the new data on how tourist online platforms are performing and identifies the top destinations to head to.

Economy

Retail sales boosted in October as European shoppers spend more

Eurostat reported a 0.1% increase in retail sales in the Eurozone for October, following three months of decline.

Business

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, as higher interest rates squeeze growth

Inflation for the 20 countries using the euro currency fell from an annual 2.9% in October, according to numbers released Thursday by Eurostat, the European Union's statistics agency.

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Economy

How do average salaries compare across Europe?

How do average salaries compare across Europe? Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries that reward employees the most.

Economy

House prices have started falling in Europe but it may not last long

House prices have fallen by 1.7% in the euro area compared to the previous year and by 1.1% in the European Union in the second quarter of 2023, according to Eurostat.

Green News

Firefighting forces cut in 10 EU countries despite climate crisis

The threat of wildfires and flooding has never been greater in Europe - so why are countries cutting firefighters?

Economy

EU, eurozone unemployment rates remain at historic low in June

The European Union's unemployment rate remained stable at its historic low of 5.9% in June, according to Eurostat.

Europe News

Millions in the EU still unable to afford internet

Millions of EU citizens were last year unable to afford a connection to the internet, according to new data released on Tuesday by Eurostat.

Economy

Eurozone inflation drops in July as growth accelerates

Inflation in the 20-country eurozone dropped to 5.3% in July, while GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2023.

Europe News

Cost of living crisis took its toll on EU households in 2022

The EU's official statistics agency on Monday released its annual key figures for Europe providing a snapshot of the continent's economic and societal health over the past 12 months. We picked out those you must know.

Europe News

People in the EU unable to afford a proper meal on the rise - Eurostat

In 2022, 8.3% of people in the EU were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, according to new Eurostat data.

Green News

EU emissions fell by 4% at end of 2022 despite energy crisis

Emissions fell in 23 of the 27 EU member states in the last three months of 2022.

Economy

Eurozone surprises by avoiding contraction in last quarter of 2022

France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted.

Europe News

EU gas use dropped by 20% but some nations failed to reach key target

EU gas consumption dropped by 20% before winter as most countries reach voluntary target

Economy

Economic growth in the EU falls

Europe's economy has continued to cool with GDP in both the eurozone and the wider EU expanding only marginally in the third quarter.

Business

Eurozone annual inflation hits a record at 9.1% in August

Inflation in the euro area hit another record in August at 9.1%, fueled by soaring energy prices mainly driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment remains stable at 6.6%, lower than in pandemic

Eurozone unemployment remained stable at 6.6% in the month of June, having dropped by 1.3% compared to last year.

Economy

Ukraine war pushes eurozone's inflation to a record 7.5%

Energy prices are once again the main drivers behind soaring inflation, recording a 44.7% rise on an annual basis.

World News

Euro area debt soars to 98% of GDP amid COVID-19 crisis - Eurostat

Public debt and deficit surged last year across the EU as governments borrowed massively to mitigate the impacts of pandemic lockdowns.