In December 2024, compared with November 2024, industrial producer prices increased by 0.4% in both the euro area and the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In November 2024, industrial producer prices grew by 1.7% in both the euro area and the EU. In December 2024, compared with December 2023, industrial producer prices remained stable in the euro area and increased by 0.1% in the EU. The annual average of industrial producer prices for the year 2024, compared with 2023, decreased by 4.2% in the euro area and by 4.0% in the EU. Monthly comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State In the euro area in December 2024, compared with November 2024, industrial producer prices increased by 0.1% for intermediate goods, increased by 1.4% for energy, increased by 0.1% for capital goods, increased by 0.2% for durable consumer goods, increased by 0.1% for non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy remained stable. In the EU, industrial producer prices remained stable for intermediate goods, increased by 1.3% for energy, increased by 0.1% for capital goods, increased by 0.2% for durable consumer goods, increased by 0.1% for non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy remained stable. The highest monthly increases in industrial producer prices were recorded in Bulgaria (+5.1%), Croatia (+2.4%) and Slovakia (+1.5%). The largest decreases were observed in Ireland (-1.5%), Romania (-1.3%) and the Netherlands (-0.4%). Annual comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State In the euro area in December 2024, compared with December 2023, industrial producer prices increased by 0.1% for intermediate goods, decreased by 1.7% for energy, increased by 1.4% for capital goods, increased by 0.8% for durable consumer goods, increased by 2.0% for non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 0.9%. In the EU, industrial producer prices increased by 0.1% for intermediate goods, decreased by 1.4% for energy, increased by 1.6% for capital goods, increased by 0.8% for durable consumer goods, increased by 1.9% for non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 1.0%. The highest annual increases in industrial producer prices were recorded in Ireland (+11.1%), Bulgaria (+6.6%) and Denmark (+4.7%). The largest decreases were observed in Slovakia (-17.0%), Luxembourg (-4.2%) and France (-3.8%).
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
