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Industrial Producer Prices up by 0.6% in Euro Area in October 2007

added: 04-12-2007

In October 2007 compared with September 2007, the industrial producer price index rose by 0.6% in the euro area (EA13), and by 0.9% in the EU27. In September, prices increased by 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. In October 2007 compared with October 2006, industrial producer prices gained 3.3% in the euro area and 3.5% in the EU27.

Slovakia will Meet Euro Criteria

added: 04-12-2007

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico told MEPs from the Economics Committee on Monday that his country would meet the criteria for adopting the euro with effect from January 2009. He said this would not require his government to curtail its public spending plans. The meeting also heard from Slovakia's Finance Minister and central bank Governor.

EU Businesses Lead Move to a Low Carbon Economy

added: 03-12-2007

Without the engagement of business there is no solution for building a global low carbon economy. This is the overarching message of the High Level Group on Competitiveness, Energy and Environment, which after two years ended its work with the conference "Towards a global low carbon economy".

EU: More than 40% of Households Have Broadband Internet Access

added: 03-12-2007

In the EU27, 54% of households had access to the internet during the first quarter of 2007, compared with 49% during the first quarter of 2006, and 42% had a broadband connection, compared with 30% in 2006.

Euro Area Unemployment Down to 7.2% in October 2007

added: 03-12-2007

The euro area (EA13) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.2% in October 2007, compared with 7.3% in September. It was 8.0% in October 2006. The EU27 unemployment rate was 7.0% in October 2007, the same as September. It was 7.8% in October 2006. In October 2007, the lowest rates were registered in Denmark (2.9%) and the Netherlands (3.1%), the highest in Slovakia (11.2%) and Poland (8.8%).

Women Aged over 45 Made up 21.2% of the UK Population, This Percentage is Forecast to Grow to 22.6% by 2012, and to 23.9% by 2021

added: 02-12-2007

As at mid-2006, women aged over 45 made up 21.2% of the UK population. This percentage is forecast to grow to 22.6% by 2012, and to 23.9% by 2021. This section of the population is made up of women with very different experiences of life — the older groups with experience of post-war austerity and the younger groups with `baby-boomer' expectations of a comfortable and materially well-provided for, and long, life.

First Estimates Euro Area GDP Up by 0.7% and EU27 Up by 0.8% in Third Quarter of 2007

added: 30-11-2007

Euro area (EA13) grew by 0.7% and EU27 GDP by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2007, compared with the previous quarter, according to first estimates released by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the second quarter of 2007, growth rates were +0.3% in the euro area and +0.5% in the EU27.

Economic Sentiment Weakens Further in Both the EU and the Euro Area in November 2007

added: 30-11-2007

In November, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) weakened further in both the EU and the euro area. It decreased by 2.0 points in the EU and by 1.2 points in the euro area, to 107.6 and 104.8 respectively; but still remains well above its long-term average in both areas.
Economic sentiment indicator (s.a.)

Public procurement: EC Study Backs SME Calls for Better Admin Rules

added: 30-11-2007

Administrative obstacles and burdensome procedures are still the main hindrance to SMEs’ access to public procurement, concluded a study released this week by the European Commission.

UK Telecommunications Market Was Worth GBP 47 bn in the Year Ending March 2006

added: 30-11-2007

The UK telecommunications market was worth £47bn in the year ending March 2006, or £38.5bn in terms of end-user revenue.

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