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Energy prices stabilised at a high level in 2024

Energy prices stabilised at a high level in 2024

In December 2024, the domestic producer price for energy in the EU increased by 1.3% compared with the previous month, while it decreased by 1.4% compared with December 2023. However, between January 2021 and December 2024, the price ...

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Online shopping in the EU keeps growing

Online shopping in the EU keeps growing

Online shopping in the EU continues to expand, according to the latest annual survey on ICT usage in households and by individuals. In 2024, 77% of internet users bought or ordered goods or services for personal use online in the ...

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Surplus in EU trade in goods for 6 quarters in a row

Surplus in EU trade in goods for 6 quarters in a row

In the final quarter of 2024, the EU exported more goods to non-EU countries than it imported, resulting in a trade surplus of €27.2 billion. This marked the sixth consecutive quarter of a positive trade balance, following a period of ...

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EU greenhouse gas footprint: 10.7 tonnes per capita

EU greenhouse gas footprint: 10.7 tonnes per capita

In 2022, the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services consumed in the EU amounted to 10.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents per capita. This indicator considers emissions generated throughout the production chains of ...

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75 045 asylum applications in November 2024

75 045 asylum applications in November 2024

In November 2024, 75 045 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 14% decrease compared with October 2024 (86 920) and a 31% decrease compared with November 2023 (108 ...

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EU produced €4 363 million worth of jewellery in 2023

EU produced €4 363 million worth of jewellery in 2023

In 2023, the total production of jewellery in the EU reached €4 363 million, marking a 1% increase from €4 321 million in 2022. Italy was the leading producer, with a production value of €1 559 million in 2023, or 36% of the EU’s total. ...

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