Dimitris Tsiodras· PPE

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The European wine sector contributes approximately EUR 130 billion to European GDP.

Omissions

• The figure of EUR 130 billion refers to 2022 data, which is approximately 3-4 years prior to the claim date (February 2026). The MEP did not specify the reference year, which could give the impression this is current data.
• The figure comes from a PwC study commissioned by CEEV (Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins), not directly from Eurostat or official EU statistical databases.
• More recent comprehensive GDP contribution data for 2023 or 2024 was not publicly available at the time of the claim.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Prospects of the EU Wine SectorA recent report estimated that in 2022, the sector contributed a total of EUR 130 billion, or 0.8%, to the total EU's GDP
• SecondaryPwC/CEEV - Economic, social and environmental importance of the wine sector in the EUIn 2022, the wine sector in the EU contributed 130 billion euros to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), equivalent to 0.8% of the EU's GDP
• SecondaryDecanter - PwC Wine contributes €130bn to the EU's GDPWine accounted for 0.8% of the bloc's total GDP in 2022, contributing €130bn to the European economy