In February 2012 compared with January 2012, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 grew by 0.5% in the euro area2 (EA17) and by 0.2% in the EU272. In January3 production remained stable in both zones. In February 2012 compared with February 2011, industrial production dropped by 1.8% in both the euro area and the EU27. These estimates are released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In February 2012 compared with January 2012, production of energy grew by 7.7% in the euro area and by 6.6% in the EU27. Capital goods rose by 0.7% and 0.1% respectively. Intermediate goods decreased by 1.4% in ... (full story)