The Panorama is the third edition of this publication on tourism. It provides an overview on structural aspects of tourism in Europe and its evolution since 2000 including the EU Member States, Candidate and EFTA countries.
Volume of retail trade down by 0.4% in euro area
Summary: In July 2008, compared with June 2008, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.4% in the euro area (EA15), but rose by 0.1% in the EU27. In June retail trade dropped by 0.9% and 1.2% respectively.
Euro area GDP down by 0.2% and EU27 GDP down by 0.1%
Summary: Euro area (EA15) GDP declined by 0.2% and EU27 GDP by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2008, compared with the previous quarter, according to first estimates released by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the first quarter of 2008, growth rates were +0.7% in the euro area and +0.6% in the EU27.
This pocketbook presents selected tables and graphs providing an overview on developments and the situation in the agricultural sector of the European Union.
