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Eurostat
Coverage of Eurostat in the Nexus archive.
- EU greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2025, data shows
The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 1% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 3.34 billion tons of CO2 equivalent. While emissions have decreased by 17% since 2015, the recent rise highlights slowing progress, with calls for accelerated electrification in transport and heating sectors to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
- Eurozone inflation soars to 3% as Iran war drives up energy prices
Eurozone inflation rose to 3% in April, driven by the Iran war's impact on energy prices and slowing economic growth. Data from Eurostat showed a sharp increase from 1.9% in February, with the European Central Bank (ECB) facing pressure ahead of its interest rate decision. Air France-KLM also reported a $2.4bn fuel bill rise, forcing forecast cuts.