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Foreign enterprises contribute notably to the EU economy

Foreign enterprises contribute notably to the EU economy

In 2022, 1% of EU market producer enterprises were under foreign control. More than half, 63%, were controlled by institutional units from other EU countries, while 37% were resident outside the EU. Even if small in numbers, foreign- ...

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3.3 million tonnes of fish caught by EU fleet in 2023

3.3 million tonnes of fish caught by EU fleet in 2023

In 2023, the total EU fish catch was an estimated 3.3 million tonnes (t) of live weight from the 7 marine areas covered by EU statistics. This continued the downward trend in catches since 4.6 million tonnes was taken in 2018. Spain’s ...

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69 270 asylum applications in August 2024

69 270 asylum applications in August 2024

In August 2024, 69 270 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a fall of almost a quarter (24.8%) compared with August 2023 (92 055). There were also 6 285 subsequent ...

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EU production of bicycles down to 9.7 million in 2023

EU production of bicycles down to 9.7 million in 2023

Cycling is an eco-friendly and health-conscious mode of transportation with many fans. In 2023, 9.7 million bicycles were produced in the EU, a 24% decrease in bicycle production compared with 2022 (12.7 million). Looking at the ...

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Enhanced European Statistical Monitor out now

Enhanced European Statistical Monitor out now

Today, Eurostat released the enhanced version of the European Statistical Monitor (ESM), a dashboard with short-term indicators covering 3 sections: economy and environment, business and trade, and people and work. The dashboard ...

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Accidents at work claimed 3 286 lives in 2022 in the EU

Accidents at work claimed 3 286 lives in 2022 in the EU

There were nearly 2.97 million non-fatal accidents at work in the EU in 2022, a 3% increase from 2.88 million in 2021 (+ 87 139 more non-fatal accidents). This increase is probably due to the economic restart in 2022 that followed the ...

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