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Kommenterad dagordning för rådets möte för rättsliga och inrikes frågor (RIF) den 4-5 december 2023
An agenda for the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) held on 4 and 5 December 2023
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Survey on Living Conditions in Italy: Longitudinal Data for Research Available
The survey on income and living conditions of families in Italy is part of a broader European information system known as “Statistics on Income and Living Conditions” (Eu-Silc). Established by Regulation (EU) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and coordinated by Eurostat, this system responds to the increasing demand for detailed statistical information on topics…
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Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Issues Warning on Oracle Security Flaws
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has issued a warning regarding critical vulnerabilities discovered in various Oracle products. In response, Oracle released a security advisory on January 16, 2024, addressing these issues. The affected products include Oracle Communications Applications, Oracle Financial Services, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and others. Users and administrators are strongly advised to review…
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UK House Prices Dip 2.1% in November 2023: Largest Fall Since 2011
The latest UK House Price Index reveals a significant dip in average house prices, marking a 2.1% decrease in the 12 months leading to November 2023. This figure, a provisional estimate, reflects a notable drop from the revised estimate of -1.3% in the previous month. The average UK house price now stands at £285,000, down…
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Vacant Homes Surge to 3.1 Million in France: A 60% Rise Since 1990
In a recent report by INSEE, France has witnessed a substantial increase in vacant homes, reaching 3.1 million in 2023, comprising 8.2% of the total housing stock, excluding Mayotte. The surge, notably from 2005 onwards, averages an annual increase of 2.5%, outpacing the growth in total homes. Rural areas along the “diagonal of emptiness” are…
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Germany’s Hospitality Industry Anticipates 2.6% Real Growth in 2023 Compared to 2022
According to estimates from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), Germany’s hospitality industry is expected to witness a 2.6% increase in real (price-adjusted) turnover in 2023 compared to 2022. The nominal (non-price-adjusted) turnover is projected to surge by 9.6% during the same period. The yearly comparison reveals an overall positive trend, primarily attributed to substantial real…
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Snus Usage Almost Doubles in Norway Over a Decade
New statistics from the Smoking, Alcohol, and Other Drug Use report reveal that 16% of the Norwegian population aged 16–74 use snus daily in 2023, with an additional 4% using it occasionally. This marks an almost doubling of daily snus users over the past decade. Sindre Mikael Haugen, a consultant, notes, “There is a growing…
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Press Release: Inflation in Italy – December 2023
According to the latest estimates from the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), the National Consumer Price Index (NIC), excluding tobacco, increased by 0.2% on a monthly basis and 0.6% annually in December 2023. These figures confirm preliminary estimates and mark a slowdown from the previous month’s 0.7%. Key Highlights: https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/293136
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UK Public Service Productivity Fell by 0.8% in Q3 2023
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a 0.8% decline in UK public service productivity for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. This marks the second consecutive quarterly fall, with levels remaining relatively stable since Q2 2021. Key Points: The ONS urges caution in interpreting these estimates, emphasizing ongoing methodological…
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Consumer Prices in French Retail Increase by 5.9% Year-on-Year in December 2023
The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) reports a 5.9% year-on-year increase in consumer prices for fast-moving consumer goods sold in large-scale retail in December 2023. This marks the eighth consecutive month of a slowdown in price growth. In December 2023, consumer prices in large-scale retail decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous…
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German Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Decreases by 0.3% in 2023
According to initial calculations by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the price-adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Germany was 0.3% lower in 2023 compared to the previous year. When adjusted for calendar effects, the economic decline was 0.1%. Ruth Brand, speaking at the “Gross Domestic Product 2023 for Germany” press conference in Berlin, noted, “The…
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Client Data for Supported Living in the Netherlands: 2022 and 1st Half of 2023
The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has released tables providing insights into various aspects of supported living under the Social Support Act (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning or Wmo) in the Netherlands. The data includes information on the number of clients in 2022 and the first half of 2023 with arrangements for supported living, as well as…
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Norway: Building Cost Index Shows Increase in Plumbing Work Expenses
The latest update on the Building Cost Index for plumbing work in office and business buildings reveals a notable change in expenses. The index, updated on January 15, 2024, indicates an overall increase of 5.3% from December 2022 to December 2023. Key highlights from the report: https://www.ssb.no/priser-og-prisindekser/byggekostnadsindekser/statistikk/byggjekostnadsindeks-for-royrleggjararbeid-i-kontor-og-forretningsbygg
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Urgent Cybersecurity Advisory: Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Vulnerabilities
Ivanti has reported two critical vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS) gateways, prompting active exploitation. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advises immediate action to mitigate these vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887) and recommends following Ivanti’s latest guidance. Vulnerability Details: Exploitation Scenario: When CVE-2024-21887 is coupled with CVE-2023-46805: Actions for Affected…
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Press Release: Building Permits in Q3 2023 in Italy
In the third quarter of 2023, based on permits in the residential sector, a stability in the number of housing units is estimated, along with a slight increase in the habitable useful surface area (+0.3%) compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, the non-residential construction sector records a significant decline (-13.9%) compared to…
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Inflation in France Inches Up: December 2023 Overview
In December 2023, consumer prices in France edged up by 0.1% on a monthly basis, contributing to a 3.7% increase in prices over the year, according to the final results of the Consumer Price Index (IPC). Monthly Dynamics: Adjusting for seasonal variations, consumer prices increased by 0.3% in December 2023, following a decrease of 0.1%…
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Monthly Natural Gas Consumption by Sector in the Netherlands
In a recent release, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) provides a detailed monthly breakdown of natural gas consumption by sector in the Netherlands, starting from January 2019. This granular data, aligned with the sectors in the Climate Agreement and the Climate and Energy Outlook (KEV), offers insights not typically available on a monthly basis. Typically, such data…
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Consumer Prices in Canada Show 3.1% Year-Over-Year Increase in November 2023
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada exhibited a 3.1% year-over-year increase in November, matching the growth seen in October. This rise was influenced by increased prices for travel tours, while slower price growth for food, along with reduced costs for cellular services and fuel oil, offset the upward pressure. Excluding food and energy, the…
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Decline in Construction Turnover in Finland for November 2023
According to Statistics Finland, the workday-adjusted turnover of construction companies in November 2023 decreased by 6.8% compared to the same month the previous year. The quantity of sales, excluding the impact of price changes, fell by 6.9%. The weakened performance in the construction of residential buildings primarily contributed to the overall decline in turnover and…
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Italian Job Market Shows Positive Trends in November 2023
In the latest provisional data released for November 2023, Italy’s employment landscape reflects noteworthy shifts, portraying a mixed picture of the nation’s job market. Employment: Unemployment: Inactivity: Quarterly Overview (September-November 2023): Annual Comparison (November 2023 vs. November 2022): https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/292910