Extra-EU exports of beer down 11% in 2025

In 2025, the EU exported 3.2 bn litres of beer containing alcohol to countries outside the EU, a decline of 11% compared with 2024, while importing 0.5 bn litres, an increase of 6%. Belgium was the top exporter of beer among EU countries with a total

EU R&D government allocations up by 61% in 10 years

In 2025, EU governments allocated an estimated €130 200 million on their budgets to R&D (GBARD), equivalent to 0.69% of GDP. This indicates a 2.4% increase from 2024 (€127 144 million) and a 60.5% increase compared with 2015 (€81 138 million)