Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.
Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.
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28% Bias Score
EU Minimum Wage Disparities and the Impact of the New Directive
As of January 2025, gross monthly minimum wages in the EU ranged from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with significant disparities remaining even when adjusted for purchasing power. The EU's Minimum Wage Directive aims to address these inequalities.
EU Minimum Wage Disparities and the Impact of the New Directive
As of January 2025, gross monthly minimum wages in the EU ranged from €551 in Bulgaria to €2,638 in Luxembourg, with significant disparities remaining even when adjusted for purchasing power. The EU's Minimum Wage Directive aims to address these inequalities.
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36% Bias Score
European Net-to-Gross Income Varies Widely by Family Status
Across 31 European countries, a single person without children receives 68.8% of their average gross annual salary as net income, ranging from 60.1% in Belgium to 85.9% in Cyprus; this significantly increases for families with children due to family benefits and lower taxes.
European Net-to-Gross Income Varies Widely by Family Status
Across 31 European countries, a single person without children receives 68.8% of their average gross annual salary as net income, ranging from 60.1% in Belgium to 85.9% in Cyprus; this significantly increases for families with children due to family benefits and lower taxes.
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20% Bias Score
EU Agricultural Prices Fall 2% in 2024
In 2024, EU agricultural prices decreased by 2% compared to 2023, following increases in 2021-2022; cereal prices fell by 15%, egg prices by 8%, and vegetable/horticultural product prices by 2%, while milk prices fell in 16 EU countries; the European Commission introduced measures to ensure fair com...
EU Agricultural Prices Fall 2% in 2024
In 2024, EU agricultural prices decreased by 2% compared to 2023, following increases in 2021-2022; cereal prices fell by 15%, egg prices by 8%, and vegetable/horticultural product prices by 2%, while milk prices fell in 16 EU countries; the European Commission introduced measures to ensure fair com...
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24% Bias Score
Eurozone Q3 GDP Growth Surges to 0.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest growth in two years, driven by household spending, government spending, and inventory investment, despite negative net trade.
Eurozone Q3 GDP Growth Surges to 0.4%, Exceeding Expectations
Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest growth in two years, driven by household spending, government spending, and inventory investment, despite negative net trade.
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24% Bias Score
EU Housing Costs: 19.7% of Disposable Income, Greece Outlier at 35.2%
In 2023, EU residents spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing, ranging from 11.6% in Cyprus to 35.2% in Greece, largely due to the economic crisis and subsequent inflation in Greece, affecting household income while increasing demand from abroad.
EU Housing Costs: 19.7% of Disposable Income, Greece Outlier at 35.2%
In 2023, EU residents spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing, ranging from 11.6% in Cyprus to 35.2% in Greece, largely due to the economic crisis and subsequent inflation in Greece, affecting household income while increasing demand from abroad.
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36% Bias Score
EU Online Learning Up 3% in 2024, Ireland Leads
In 2024, 33% of EU internet users engaged in online learning, a 3% increase from 2023; Ireland had the highest rate (61%), while Romania, Cyprus, and Bulgaria lagged significantly; AI courses constituted 40% of the most popular offerings.
EU Online Learning Up 3% in 2024, Ireland Leads
In 2024, 33% of EU internet users engaged in online learning, a 3% increase from 2023; Ireland had the highest rate (61%), while Romania, Cyprus, and Bulgaria lagged significantly; AI courses constituted 40% of the most popular offerings.
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36% Bias Score
EU Unemployment Rate Falls, But Youth and Refugee Unemployment Remain High
The EU unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in November 2024, but youth unemployment rose to 15.3%, and 265,000 Ukrainian refugees remained unemployed. Spain and France had the highest unemployment numbers.
EU Unemployment Rate Falls, But Youth and Refugee Unemployment Remain High
The EU unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in November 2024, but youth unemployment rose to 15.3%, and 265,000 Ukrainian refugees remained unemployed. Spain and France had the highest unemployment numbers.
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20% Bias Score
EU Average Salaries in 2023: Wide Disparities Remain
In 2023, the EU average annual gross salary for a full-time employee was \u20ac37,863, ranging from \u20ac13,503 in Bulgaria to \u20ac81,064 in Luxembourg; adjusting for purchasing power parity reduces, but does not eliminate, the disparity.
EU Average Salaries in 2023: Wide Disparities Remain
In 2023, the EU average annual gross salary for a full-time employee was \u20ac37,863, ranging from \u20ac13,503 in Bulgaria to \u20ac81,064 in Luxembourg; adjusting for purchasing power parity reduces, but does not eliminate, the disparity.
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20% Bias Score
Ireland Faces Highest Housing Costs in EU, Double the Average
In 2023, Ireland had the highest housing costs in the EU, double the average, while Bulgaria and Poland had the lowest, highlighting significant economic disparities across member states.
Ireland Faces Highest Housing Costs in EU, Double the Average
In 2023, Ireland had the highest housing costs in the EU, double the average, while Bulgaria and Poland had the lowest, highlighting significant economic disparities across member states.
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44% Bias Score