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Energy use in EU households down second year in a row

Energy use in EU households down second year in a row

In 2023, EU households used 9.6 million terajoules of energy. Compared with 2022, there was a 5.6% decrease from the 10.1 million terajoules recorded. This was the second decrease in a row, following the all-time peak registered in ...

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Decline in asylum applicants and temporary protections

Decline in asylum applicants and temporary protections

In 2024, 912 415 non-EU citizens lodged a first-time asylum application in the EU, indicating a 13.1% decrease from 1 049 508 in 2023. At the same time, 780 280 people having fled Ukraine received temporary protection, indicating a ...

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EU technical business services exports up 5% in 2023

EU technical business services exports up 5% in 2023

In 2023, EU countries exported €154.3 billion worth of technical, trade-related and other business services (such as engineering, waste treatment and operating leasing services) to countries outside of the EU and imported €136.6 ...

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EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in the last decade

EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in the last decade

In 2024, the EU imported €56.0 billion and exported €55.2 billion worth of goods from the four founding Mercosur (Mercado Común del Sur, in English Southern Common Market) countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Compared ...

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At-risk-of-poverty rate remains stable in the EU

At-risk-of-poverty rate remains stable in the EU

According to the EU statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) 2024, based on 2023 income, 16.2% of the EU population was at risk of poverty. The share remained stable compared with the survey results in 2023 (16.2%, based on ...

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Household consumption: price levels in 2024

Household consumption: price levels in 2024

In 2024, price levels for household final consumption expenditure differed widely across the EU. The highest price levels for household consumption were recorded in Denmark (143% of the EU average), Ireland (138%) and Luxembourg (133%). ...

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