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Worse than expected for Europe's industries

Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly rose

Inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.6 percent in July, according to preliminary calculations from the statistics agency Eurostat. The increase may cause the European Central Bank ECB to hesitate about a new interest rate cut in September.

Stronger economy than expected in the eurozone

The economy in the euro area grew more than expected during the second quarter. France and Spain are the locomotives – while the disappointment Germany weighs.

High Deficits in EU Countries

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

Shameful, the opposition thinks. Absolutely necessary, according to the government. Greece's decision to extend the workweek for certain employees sparks heated debate in the country.

Error in data behind massive increase in young people living at home

At the end of June, Eurostat published statistics on the proportion of young people living at home in different EU countries. But the Swedish data that formed the basis for the compilation was incorrect. The error lies with SCB, says Thomas Helgeson at the statistics authority.

Swedish-Finnish Bottom Struggle over Unemployment

Inflation in the eurozone falls as expected

Inflation in the eurozone fell to 2.5 per cent in June, according to preliminary calculations from the statistics agency Eurostat. This can be compared with 2.6 per cent in May.