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Is water scarce in the EU?

Is water scarce in the EU?

With temperatures rising every year, droughts becoming more frequent, and an increasing pressure on water resources, issues related to water exploitation and scarcity are becoming increasingly important. The water exploitation index ...

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First-time asylum applications down 13% in 2024

First-time asylum applications down 13% in 2024

In 2024, 912 000 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, down by 13% compared with 2023 (1 049 500). This information comes from data on asylum applicants published by ...

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EU exported €98.9 million worth of various flower bulbs

EU exported €98.9 million worth of various flower bulbs

As spring starts, trade of flower bulbs blossoms. Warmer temperatures and longer days bring renewed interest from florists, retailers and consumers, fueling the export market. In 2024, the EUexported €98.9 million worth of orchid, ...

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Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024

Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024

In 2024, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, up by 2.6 percentage points (pp) compared with 2023. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of renewables in its net electricity ...

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EU had over 2 million cultural enterprises in 2022

EU had over 2 million cultural enterprises in 2022

In 2022, there were 2.03 million cultural enterprises in the EU, representing 6.3% of all businesses within the business economy (industry, construction and market services). These generated €199 billion in value added, which was 2.0% ...

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62 085 asylum applications in December 2024

62 085 asylum applications in December 2024

jIn December 2024, 62 085 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 17% decrease compared with November 2024 (74 485) and a 20% decrease compared with December 2023 ...

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