Eurostat has released the 2026 edition of “Key figures on Europe”. The publication offers a broad overview of recent developments in the EU through statistics. It covers topics ranging from people and society to the economy, business, environment and natural resources. “Did you know that in 2025, 9.1% of young people in the EU left education and training early?”, a press release accompanying the publication reads. “Or that EU exports increased by 1.9% compared with the previous year, while imports rose by 2.5%? Or that Spain had the largest share (24.1%) of pig meat produced in the EU, Poland had the biggest share (21.5%) of poultry meat production, and France produced the most bovine meat (20.1%)?”. A snapshot of the EU, with statistics, charts, and interesting facts.