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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.
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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.
Economy
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.
Business
Euro area hourly labour costs rise 3.1% annually
Eurostat reports a 3.2% increase across the EU in the second quarter.
Business
Euro area industrial production falls 0.1% in July
Eurostat’s first estimates show a 0.3% monthly decline across the EU.
Economy
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.
Business
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.
Economy
Euro area economy grows 0.6% in the second quarter
Eurostat estimates quarterly growth of 0.7% across the EU.
Business
Euro area retail volume falls 0.6% in July
The monthly decline across the EU was estimated at 0.4%.
Economy
Euro area industrial producer prices rise 1.6% in July
Eurostat’s first estimates show energy prices rising by 5.6% month-on-month.
Business
Euro area had 11.36 million unemployed people in August
The monthly rate was unchanged but rose year on year in both the euro area and the EU.
Economy
Euro area house prices rise 4% annually in the second quarter
The EU recorded a 4.7% annual increase and a 1.2% quarterly rise.