In this section, you can find information about the macroeconomic imbalances procedure (MIP). This is a surveillance mechanism that aims to identify potential macroeconomic risks early on, preventing the emergence of harmful imbalances, and correcting those already in place. The MIP is part of the European Semester, which is the European Union's framework for the coordination and surveillance of economic and social policies.

In the context of the EU's cohesion policy – funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Social Fund – hundreds of thousand projects are funded in each 7-year financing period. In this article we look at how we count thematic allocations reported to projects (operations) based on the detailed Intervention field data and we provide interactive charts to explore the data and themes.

This data story uses open data to underscore the importance of the blue economy and to paint a comprehensive picture of the socioeconomic size of the EU’s maritime affairs. The analysis first provides an overview of the size of the blue economy; it then focuses more specifically on one of the most important sectors, coastal tourism; finally, it highlights the growing importance of the renewable offshore wind energy sector.

In this data story, we use open data to explore the role of hydrogen in the renewable energy market and the EU’s decarbonisation strategy. We look at the current status of hydrogen consumption and trade, along with its use in fuelling electric vehicles.

This data story uses open data to illustrate the breadth of information derived from satellites and the multitude of systems powered by satellite data. In addition, it dives into how satellite data supports navigation systems, enables high-speed connectivity and helps us track climate change.

This data story dives into the three objectives for rural development under the CAP, explaining the purpose of the objectives and illustrating how open data can be used to understand the state of play, make informed decisions, and track progress within the context of agricultural and rural development.

The European data strategy sets out the vision of creating a single market for data where it can flow freely within the EU and across sectors. The creation of EU-wide, common, interoperable data spaces in strategic sectors is a pillar of the data strategy and will help overcome existing technical and legal barriers to data sharing and unleash the potential of data. These data spaces will bring together relevant data infrastructures and governance frameworks to facilitate data pooling and data sharing.

Open data can be an important resource to support this transition, helping policymakers and citizens make informed decisions. This data story showcases how open datasets can provide valuable insights into three key aims of the farm-to-fork strategy: fairness, healthiness and environmental friendliness of food systems.

The European Union implemented a new trade policy in 2022, aiming to transform its economy. This policy represents a shift towards an economy that is robust and responsive, focusing on three main goals: supporting the EU’s economic recovery, aligning with green and digital initiatives, and reshaping global trade for fairness and sustainability. Data is crucial for comprehending the complexities of trade within EU Member States. It provides a detailed, quantifiable representation of trade flows, revealing patterns, trends, and interdependencies between different economies within the EU.

Digital skills are becoming increasingly essential for both personal and professional life. Currently, more than 90 % of jobs in Europe require basic digital knowledge alongside traditional skills like literacy and numeracy. However, approximately 32 % of Europeans still lack basic digital skills. Given the pervasive role of digital technology in sectors ranging from business to transport to agriculture, there is a growing emphasis on the importance of measuring and enhancing digital skills across the EU.

Data on demography plays a crucial role in understanding the world around us. By analysing the population dynamics and demographic trends, we can gain a better understanding of the social, economic and other factors that affect us all.

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The Atlas of demography is an interactive knowledge management tool that enables policymakers and citizens to observe, monitor and anticipate demographic challenges. In the Data section, you can explore population, fertility, mortality and migration at the EU, national, regional and local levels.

The European Statistical Monitor is updated every month with the latest available data for each indicator.

European Commission: Eurostat, Eurostat regional yearbook – 2024 edition, Publications Office of the European Union, 2024

The Eurostat regional yearbook provides you with an overview of economic, social, demographic and environmental developments in the EU regions. It includes data for regions in 27 EU countries, 4 EFTA countries, as well as 9 candidate countries.

Flagship publications offer an overview of Eurostat data on multiple topics relevant for society and policies.

'Regions in Europe' and other interactive publications present interactive data visualisation, accompanied by short texts on specific topics.

Eurostat produced harmonised statistics to compare and aggregate data from all EU member states. The statistical datasets cover the following themes:

EU policy indicators | General and regional statistics | Economy and finance | Population and social conditions | Industry, trade and services | Agriculture and fisheries | International trade | Transport | Environment and energy | Science, technology, digital society.

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Eurostat offers a multilingual user support service that will answer your questions about European statistics. Eurostat's press corner serves journalists and fact checkers. The institutional support service section is dedicated to the staff of EU Institutions, executive agencies and services.

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