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151 004 multinational enterprise groups in EU and EFTA

151 004 multinational enterprise groups in EU and EFTA

In 2023, 151 004 multinational enterprise groups were operating in the EU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries, employing 49.0 million people. In the EU, multinational enterprise groups employed 29.3% of people ...

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EU road fatalities decreased by 1.3% in 2023

EU road fatalities decreased by 1.3% in 2023

In 2023, road traffic accidents claimed the lives of 20 380 people in the EU, a 1.3% decrease compared with 2022 (20 652 fatalities). In 2020, the number of fatalities had dropped sharply to 18 830 fatalities, which was attributed to ...

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Accidents at work down 5% in 2022 from 2017

Accidents at work down 5% in 2022 from 2017

In 2022, 2.97 million non-fatal work accidents resulted in workers being absent from work for 4 days or more in the EU, while 3 286 work-related accidents were fatal. Compared with 2017, there were 4.6% less accidents (-143 031). ...

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EU exported 29.8 billion worth of alcoholic beverages

EU exported 29.8 billion worth of alcoholic beverages

In 2024, the EU exported €29.8 billion worth of alcoholic beverages, indicating a 10.9% increase since 2019 (€26.9 billion). Exports were dominated by wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines, representing 56.2% (€16.8 billion) ...

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Asylum decisions up by 7% in 2024

Asylum decisions up by 7% in 2024

In 2024, EU countries granted protection status to 437 900 asylum seekers, a 7% increase compared with 2023 (409 530). Among these persons, 42% received refugee status, 39% were given subsidiary protection, and 19% received humanitarian ...

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Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

In 2024, exports of recyclable raw materials, which include recyclable waste and scrap as well as other secondary raw materials (by-products), from the EU to non-EU countries amounted to 35.7 million tonnes, an 8.2% decrease compared ...

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