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Key figures on European living conditions – 2026 edition

Eurostat has released the 2026 edition of Key figures on European living conditions. With insightful visuals and short text, this publication outlines the key findings on living conditions in the EU, with a special focus on its most vulnerable groups. The first chapter

European Statistical Monitor: September edition

Eurostat has released the European Statistical Monitor, a dashboard with monthly and quarterly indicators covering different areas, such as economy, environment, business, health and work. This monthly updated dashboard is designed to track developments within the EU as a whole

Trains overtake buses: EU travel habits slowly shifting

In 2024, cars were the most used means of transportation in the EU. Cars accounted for 69.2% of total passenger-kilometres (estimated at 6 130 billion passenger-kilometres), indicating a decrease of 1.0 percentage point (pp) compared with 2023. Transport by airplane made up

EU budget talks face deadlock despite push for year-end deal

Member states have spent months reiterating their negotiating positions, fuelling frustration within EU institutions that are pushing for faster progress. Reaching an agreement only in December would mean that negotiations remain largely deadlocked until the final stage.