Business
EU adult learning participation rises to 13.7%
The indicator measures learning in the previous four weeks among people aged 25–64.
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Business
EU records 3.5 million new enterprises in 2024
Eurostat reported an enterprise birth rate of 10.4%.
Business
EU platform-booked accommodation nights rise 5.3%
Short-term rentals recorded 258.8 million guest nights in the second quarter.
Energy
EU oil supply remains stable as diesel and jet fuel face price pressure
The Commission’s 29 September assessment distinguishes supply conditions from pricing pressure.
Energy
EU energy import value rises 39.3% as net mass increases 0.4%
Eurostat’s September report attributes the second-quarter value increase mainly to prices.
Energy
Renewables generated 54.1% of EU electricity in the second quarter of 2026
Solar led renewable output, while national shares ranged from 19.8% to 97.7%.
Business
EU agricultural output prices fall as input costs rise
Output prices fell 5.8% annually in the second quarter, while non-investment inputs rose 4.7%.
Economy
EU total market production falls 0.1% in June
The composite indicator combines industry, construction, services and trade volume.
Economy
Three categories account for 46% of EU household spending
Eurostat’s September assessment examines the distribution of January 2026 consumption expenditure.
Business
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%.
Economy
EU productivity per employed person rises 0.9% annually
Output per hour worked increased by 0.8% in the second quarter.
Business
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.