In May 2012 compared with April 2012, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 grew by 0.6% in the euro area2 (EA17) and by 0.5% in the EU272. In April3 production decreased by 1.1% and 0.7% respectively. In May 2012 compared with May 2011, industrial production dropped by 2.8% in the euro area and by 2.3% in the EU27. In May 2012 compared with April 2012, production of non-durable consumer goods increased by 1.7% in the euro area and by 2.2% in the EU27. Capital goods rose by 0.9% in both zones. Durable consumer goods grew by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU27. Intermediate goods gained 0.3% in both ... (full story)