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EU total market production falls 0.1% in June
The composite indicator combines industry, construction, services and trade volume.
Source: Eurostat
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Three categories account for 46% of EU household spending
Eurostat’s September assessment examines the distribution of January 2026 consumption expenditure.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area job vacancy rate falls to 2.1% in the second quarter
Eurostat’s release shows a decline from the first quarter’s 2.3%.
Source: Eurostat
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EU productivity per employed person rises 0.9% annually
Output per hour worked increased by 0.8% in the second quarter.
Source: Eurostat
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EU tourism nights rise 1.7% in the first half of 2026
Tourist accommodation establishments recorded 1.321 billion overnight stays in the first six months.
Source: Eurostat
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EU food waste estimated at 129 kilograms per person in 2024
Eurostat’s September-updated report covers supply chain data for the 2024 reference year.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro-area inflation rises to 3.2% in August as energy prices accelerate
The annual rate increased from 2.9% in July, with services and energy making the largest contributions.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area hourly labour costs rise 3.1% annually
Eurostat reports a 3.2% increase across the EU in the second quarter.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area industrial production falls 0.1% in July
Eurostat’s first estimates show a 0.3% monthly decline across the EU.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area goods trade records a EUR 14.2 billion July surplus
Eurostat’s first estimates put exports at EUR 276.0 billion and imports at EUR 261.8 billion.
Source: Eurostat
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EU employment rate reaches 76.4% in the second quarter
The seasonally adjusted rate for ages 20–64 rose by 0.1 percentage points from the previous quarter.
Source: Eurostat
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Euro area economy grows 0.6% in the second quarter
Eurostat estimates quarterly growth of 0.7% across the EU.
Source: Eurostat
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