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Eurozone debt climbs to 88.8% of GDP as Italy closes in on Greece

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Which EU countries have the highest education dropout rates and why?

Course difficulty and unmet expectations are often key factors, but mental health issues may also account for a significant share.

19 December 2025

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These are the EU countries where poverty rates have gone up

General poverty levels have been falling across the bloc, but not everywhere.

1 December 2025

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Which EU countries recycle the most raw materials?

Raw material recycling rates have been stalling... Will the EU reach its 2030 target?

21 November 2025

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Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest?

Is southern Europe bridging the employment gap with the north? Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian regions are showing significant job rate growth.

24 October 2025

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Earth News

Solar leads the way as renewables hit 54% of EU energy generation

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

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What are the most popular EU countries among foreign students?

Almost one in ten students in EU countries comes from abroad.

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Which are the most studied languages in EU schools?

Spanish takes second place among pupils in general education, while German wins the silver medal in vocational schools.

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Cooling fans: This EU country guzzles over a third of the EU's air con

New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain.

Europe News

EU's population hits record 450 million, new Eurostat data says

The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.

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Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?

As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while Romania is the least expensive for fruits, vegetables and potatoes.

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Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners

In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.

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Fewer journalists but more publishers in the EU: Is it because of AI?

Journalists remain under pressure with huge burnout rates. Some of them are turning to completely different jobs, like bartending and deliveries, to make ends meet.

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How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year?

Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%.

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Working week: Where in Europe people clock the most and least hours?

The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare?

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Unemployment in EU going down among all age groups except young people

The good news is that long-term unemployment has reached its lowest level on record across the EU.

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Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books?

Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers online.

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