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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Turkey and the US are the biggest export partners.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

27 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 February 2025

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Winter poverty: These EU countries struggle the most to heat homes

Single parents and single women are the hardest-hit social groups across the European Union.

10 February 2025

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Which EU countries have the highest and lowest minimum wage growth?

In the last 10 years, Romania had the highest minimum wage growth in the EU. Only five member states do not have a national minimum wage.

7 February 2025

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Organic fish farms: Which EU countries are at the forefront?

Production of organically farmed fish is growing exponentially.

6 February 2025

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Which European countries struggle more with memory issues?

Fifteen percent of people across the EU suffer from moderate to severe concentration and memory issues. Eurostat found a correlation between such symptoms and poor living standards.

4 February 2025

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AI on the rise among European businesses: How are they using it?

Large enterprises are adopting Artificial Intelligence more than small and medium-sized ones, with significant differences in the way each of them uses the technology.

31 January 2025