Household Saving Rate in European Union increased to 10.51 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10.46 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in European Union averaged 11.26 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.19 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 9.21 percent in the second quarter of 2017. This page provides - European Union Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for European Union stands at AA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for European Union was last set at Aaa with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for European Union was last reported at AAA with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for European Union is AAA with stable outlook. This page provides - European Union Credit Rating- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in European Union increased to 184143.70 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 182567.10 Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in European Union averaged 175151.98 Thousand from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 184143.70 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 167275.40 Thousand in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - European Union Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in European Union decreased to 12029 Thousand Tonnes in March from 12277 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in European Union averaged 13626.48 Thousand Tonnes from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19178 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2007 and a record low of 8457 Thousand Tonnes in December of 1992. This page has Steel Production values for European Union.

Government spending in European Union was last recorded at 45.8 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending To GDP in European Union averaged 47 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 51.10 percent in 1995 and a record low of 44.80 percent in 2007. This page provides - European Union Government Spending To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs in European Union decreased to 105.80 points in the third quarter of 2019 from 111 points in the second quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in European Union averaged 96.94 points from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 84.20 points in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - European Union Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in European Union increased to 780817.20 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 773602.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in European Union averaged 658100.50 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 806449.30 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 506761.30 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - European Union Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in European Union remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in European Union averaged 3.83 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.30 percent in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2.40 percent in the third quarter of 2008. In the European Union, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - European Union Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland increased to 5755 CHF Million in March from 4186.40 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Non-European Countries in Switzerland averaged 3951.74 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5755 CHF Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2798.40 CHF Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Non-European Countries.

Retail Sales in European Union increased 2.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales Yoy in European Union averaged 1.52 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in July of 2000 and a record low of -4 percent in February of 2009. In the European Union, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among goods, food, drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (40.1 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (11.5 percent share); computer equipment, books and other (11.4 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (8.9 percent share); other non-food products (7.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (3.0 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (19.1 percent), followed by France (15.9 percent); the United Kingdom (14.7 percent) and Italy (11.9 percent). Others include Spain (8.4 percent); Netherlands (3.8 percent); Poland (3.7 percent); Belgium (3.2 percent); Sweden (2.4 percent); Greece (2.2 percent); Austria (2.1 percent); Portugal (1.8 percent); Denmark (1.5 percent); Finland, Ireland and Czech Republic (1.3 percent each); Romania (1.0 percent); Hungary (0.9 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.6 percent each); Croatia (0.5 percent); Bulgaria and Slovenia (0.4 percent each); Lithuania (0.3 percent); Latvia, Cyprus and Estonia (0.2 percent each) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides - European Union Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in European Union increased 0.50 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales Mom in European Union averaged 0.12 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.90 percent in October of 1999 and a record low of -1.90 percent in May of 2011. In the European Union, retail sales show the evolution of the total amount of goods sold. Among goods, food, drinks and tobacco account for the highest share (40.1 percent); followed by electrical goods and furniture (11.5 percent share); computer equipment, books and other (11.4 percent share); textiles, clothing, footwear (9.2 percent share); auto fuel (9 percent share); pharmaceutical and medical goods (8.9 percent share); other non-food products (7.0 percent share) and mail orders and internet (3.0 percent share). Among countries, Germany has the highest weight (19.1 percent), followed by France (15.9 percent); the United Kingdom (14.7 percent) and Italy (11.9 percent). Others include Spain (8.4 percent); Netherlands (3.8 percent); Poland (3.7 percent); Belgium (3.2 percent); Sweden (2.4 percent); Greece (2.2 percent); Austria (2.1 percent); Portugal (1.8 percent); Denmark (1.5 percent); Finland, Ireland and Czech Republic (1.3 percent each); Romania (1.0 percent); Hungary (0.9 percent); Luxembourg and Slovakia (0.6 percent each); Croatia (0.5 percent); Bulgaria and Slovenia (0.4 percent each); Lithuania (0.3 percent); Latvia, Cyprus and Estonia (0.2 percent each) and Malta (0.1 percent). This page provides - European Union Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to European Union in Italy decreased to 21028.14 EUR Million in February from 21045.98 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports to European Union in Italy averaged 20309.54 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25116.26 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 12115.81 EUR Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Exports to EU28 Countries.

The stocks of goods held by firms in European Union decreased by 13951.70 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in European Union averaged 14858.14 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46560.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -28854.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides - European Union Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

More than 350m EU citizens will elect a new European Parliament in May

EU citizens have elected a new European Parliament

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Gideon Rachman discusses the fraught process of selecting a new leadership team in Europe and the impact these choices will have on integration, Eastern Europe and the Brexit negotiations, with Jim Brunsden and Ben Hall

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Chief of French state-backed company said decision was made with ‘heavy heart’

Denmark and the Netherlands lead surge in bookings but company still cuts 25% of workforce

Food and farm industry desperate to shift mountain of produce as pandemic decimates demand

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss the EBA report on mounting risk in the European banking system, Goldman Sachs’ first ever investment day and why the pensions of UK banking CEOs are being cut. With special guest Mario Quagliariello, director of economic analysis at the European Banking Authority.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Caroline Binham, financial regulation correspondent, Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, Nick Megaw, retail banking correspondent and Laura Noonan, US banking editor. Producer: Persis Love

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Matthew Vincent and colleagues discuss the hunt for new chief executives among Europe's top banks and JPMorgan's plans to launch a digital bank in the UK. With special guest Sir Mike Rake, former CBI president, and former deputy chairman of Barclays.

Contributors: Matthew Vincent, regulation correspondent, David Crow, banking editor, Stephen Morris, European banking editor, and Nicholas Megaw, retail banking correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Heavy redemptions during coronavirus-induced sell-off  spark concerns

Stanhope co-founder and Worms family heir says Warren Buffett and 1848 inspired his new venture

Europe’s top court has ruled that individual countries can force Facebook to take down illegal content, including hate speech, both inside the EU and across the world. Malcolm Moore discusses the implications of the ruling for freedom of expression with Mehreen Khan and Madhumita Murgia.

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Watchdog also offers concession on post-Brexit share trading

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Pound dips following UK chancellor’s hard Brexit remarks

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The reality star was among those in the audience as the Olympic gymnast scored top prize in the pommel horse at the 2015 tournament in Montpellier, France, on Saturday.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Phillips Idowu and Shara Proctor have withdrawn from the Great Britain team for the European Championships in Zurich.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson explains the pain of missing out on the European Championships and Commonwealth Games, but says best is yet to come.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson claimed she will be fearless in her attempt to win a first senior multi-event title at the European Indoor Championships in Prague.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson can’t wait to compete at the European Indoor Championships in Prague. But for multi-eventers, packing your suitcase to go abroad can be a bit of an ordeal.

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The Scottish runner has been in fine form and she leads a team packed with medal prospects. Performance director Neil Black said he is 'pleased with the blend of the team' for the championships.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson sits top of the leaderboard after the opening morning of the heptathlon at the European Championships.

Johnson-Thompson could break the 12-year-old European heptathlon record, according to the former champion who played a major role in the transformation of her career.

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