Dimitris Tsiodras· PPE

Overestimated

The European wine sector supports over 3 million jobs.

Omissions

• The figure of 2.9 million refers to 2022 data (Eurostat), which was the most recent available data at the time of the claim
• The 2.9 million figure includes direct, indirect, and induced employment effects, not just direct employment
• The PwC report citing this data was published in March 2024

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentGenerated 2.9 million jobs (1.4% of EU employment)
• SecondaryPwC/CEEV - Economic, social and environmental importance of the wine sector in the EUTotal employment: 2,901k (2.901 million) jobs in 2022 - Direct: 1,824k, Indirect: 738k, Induced: 340k