List of additional new Data and Indicators with a short summary
date: 03/11/2021
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In June, UNESCO launched its seventh edition of the Science Report. The report monitors the evolution of the support system for science, technology and innovation worldwide over time. Key emerging trends are identified and placed within their socio-economic and political context. This edition takes stock of the common agenda for transitioning to digital and ‘green’ economies of each country. |
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According to Eurostat, in 2020 the EU exported close to 5.2 million cars and imported 3.0 million. Of those, the majority were petrol cars. Despite the general decrease in trade due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the EU’s trade of electric and hybrid electric cars continued to gradually increase, with exports of electric and hybrid electric cars recorded almost a fivefold increase from between 2017 and 2020, while imports almost tripled. |
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According to Eurostat, after many years of decline, it appears that the numbers of common birds have started to stabilize or even increase. This is particularly true for common forest birds whose population is estimated to have increased by 9% between 2000 and 2019. The EU's population of all common bird species is estimated to have declined by 4% but is showing signs of recovery in recent years. Birds are considered as good indicators of the diversity and integrity of ecosystems. |
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Experimental Eurostat data on short-stays accommodation booked via collaborative economy platforms |
Using experimental data as a result of a landmark agreement between the European Commission and the four private collaborative economy platforms, in 2019, guests spent more than 554 million nights in the EU in accommodation booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor. The most popular destinations in the EU for tourists booking their accommodation were Spain (112 million guest nights), France (109 million), Italy (83 million), Germany (40 million) and Portugal (33 million). |
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According to Eurostat, in 2020, national expenditure on environmental protection (NEEP) of the EU Member States amounted to €273 billion, an increase on average by over 2% each year, since 2006. As a percentage of GDP, expenditure on environmental protection remained relatively stable for the last fifteen years, ranging between 1.8% and 2.0% of GDP. |
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According to Eurostat, in 2020, the domestic material consumption of the EU economy stood at 13.4 tonnes per person, down from 14.1 in 2019, and from 15.4 tonnes per person in 2000. Non-metallic minerals account for 52%, biomass (24%), fossil energy materials 18% and metal ores (5%). An analysis of domestic material consumption by material category conveys the relative importance of various materials and their potential for reuse, recovery or recycling. Within the EU, Finland shows the highest level with 31 tonnes per person, while Italy shows the lowest level with only 7 tonnes per person. |
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Every year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) publishes the Pocket Guide in order to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of one of Europe’s most strategic and innovative sectors: the auto industry. |
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According to the latest edition of the IMD’s World Competitiveness Ranking, Switzerland has come top for the first time, followed by Sweden (up from 6th), and Denmark. Overall, Europe dominates, China rises and the US remains stable in 2021. The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking ranks 64 economies and assesses the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being through hard data and survey responses from executives. |