The EU imported €45.1 billion of hybrid and electric cars in 2025, a 4% increase compared with 2024 (€43.4 billion), while exports rose to €64.7 billion, up 10% (€58.7 billion) on 2024.
The EU Customs Reform entered into force from 21 September, making the EU customs system more digital, data-driven and responsive to the growing challenges of international trade.
Delivering her annual 2026 State of the European Union address to the European Parliament Wednesday, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever ‘associate member.
The EU, Greenland and Denmark reinforced their partnership Monday with the signing in Greenland of a new Joint Declaration, and the announcement of a €200 million ‘Global Gateway Partnership Package’ to be invested in and with Greenland this year and the next.
EU states produced some 34.4 billion litres of beer in 2025, a slight decline of 0.7% compared with 2024, but a 2.2% increase compared with 2020.
The EU produced some 3.44 billion litres of ice cream in 2025, representing a 1.9% increase compared with 2024 (3.38 billion litres), according to Eurostat.
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