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4.2 million under temporary protection in September

4.2 million under temporary protection in September

On 30 September 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, had temporary protection status in the EU. The EU countries hosting the highest number of ...

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EU unemployment hit new lows in 2023

EU unemployment hit new lows in 2023

In 2023, the unemployment rate for 15-74 years old in the EU fell to 6.1% of the labour force, the lowest level since 2014. The long-term unemployment rate, as a percentage of the labour force, was 2.1% in 2023, marking a historic low ...

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What are goods and services used for in the EU?

What are goods and services used for in the EU?

In 2022, the EU produced €31 674 billion worth of goods and services, while imports from outside the EU (excluding intra-EU trade) were valued at €3 106 billion. Nearly half (48.7%) of these goods and services were used for intermediate ...

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Annual full-time adjusted salary in EU grew in 2023

Annual full-time adjusted salary in EU grew in 2023

In 2023, the average annual full-time adjusted salary for employees in the EU was €37 900, reflecting a 6.5% increase from €35 600 in 2022. Source dataset: nama_10_fte Among the EU countries, the highest average annual full-time ...

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EU chemicals trade sees small decline in 2023

EU chemicals trade sees small decline in 2023

In 2023, EU exports of chemicals and related products decreased to €523 billion, a decline of 5% compared with the record high value of exports in 2022 (€552 billion). The value of chemical imports from non-EU countries into the EU fell ...

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Council highlights progress on EU statistics in its 2024 conclusions

Council highlights progress on EU statistics in its 2024 conclusions

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) approved the 2024 conclusions on EU statistics on 5 November. In its conclusions, the Council welcomed among others: the improvements in the quality and availability of the Principal ...

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