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Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best?

Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate.

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EU cuts primary student-teacher ratio to 13.3 as decade-long growth falters

The EU had 23.2 million primary students in 2024, down 0.2% from 2023. Since 2014, numbers have risen by 2.9%, though trends vary widely: Luxembourg and Slovenia grew the most, while Poland, Croatia and Portugal saw major declines.

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Which European countries import the most crude oil?

Brent topped $100 after fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks. Eurostat data shows which European countries buy the most oil and who is most exposed.

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Beer production in the EU: rankings, trends and curiosities

The latest Eurostat figures show a trend: beer production is slowly declining year after year. Germany leads in 2025, closely followed by Spain.

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99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': True or false?

The short answer is 'false', but the truth is not much far from that.

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The cost of living isn't killing joy - it’s just making us surgical about it

Nearly half - about 46% - of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to get to work, and to keep the lights on.

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Which EU countries have the most paid online subscriptions?

Nearly one in three Europeans paid for online subscriptions in 2025 according to data from Eurostat, but the continent is deeply split on its digital budget. Subscription services are particularly popular in northern and western households, while parts of Eastern Europe lag far behind.

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Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.3% in August as energy prices surge

Eurozone inflation rose sharply in August, as energy prices climbed by more than 14% compared with a year earlier, according to Eurostat.

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Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?

Despite the EU's goal of creating a "Tobacco-Free Generation" by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day. Who are the biggest smokers in the bloc?

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Which European countries are the most expensive?

Which countries are the most expensive and which are the least expensive?

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Which are the busiest airports in the EU for commercial flights?

More than 6.9 million commercial flights were recorded in the EU in 2025, with the highest number of arrivals and departures at Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt.

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Which European countries spend the most on education — and does it pay off?

Sweden spent 6.8% of GDP on education in 2023, compared with just below 3% in Romania. But it is not always clear whether higher spending produces stronger skills and leaves young people better prepared for Europe’s changing economy.

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These are the most tourist-dense places in Europe with visitors outnumbering locals

Nights booked by tourists outweigh the number of residents who live in these destinations

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Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfers

After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.

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Heatwaves and wildfires: Which EU countries have the most firefighters?

Firefighters are becoming increasingly important as wildfires affect more countries across Europe. Firefighting capacity varies widely across the EU.

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Revealed: Europe’s most tourist-saturated destinations, with Greece coming out on top

New Eurostat data shows where tourists far outnumber residents, with Greece’s South Aegean recording more than 127 tourist nights for every resident.

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How Digitalisation Is Reshaping Europe’s Entertainment Market

European entertainment now reaches people through devices used for many different things. TV screens carry streaming services, games, music apps, and social platforms.

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EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum…

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Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead?

The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.

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Poland now sixth-largest European economy, ahead of Belgium and Sweden

Poland's economy is gaining in importance in Europe. In 2025 the country ranked sixth in the EU by nominal GDP, accounting for almost 5% of the bloc's total output.

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As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away?

The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty.

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Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.

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Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?

In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.

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Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

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Poland's debt climbs above €500bn as borrowing reaches record pace

Poland is now among the fastest-indebting countries in the European Union. According to the latest Eurostat data, only Finland and Bulgaria recorded a larger increase in the public debt-to-GDP ratio in the first quarter of 2026.

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