The quality of European statistics is particularly important in a world where a disparity between facts and misinformation exists. Justifying and maintaining the trust of users of European statistics is one of the main priorities of the European Statistical System (ESS), which is responsible for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. Although originally intended for creating and monitoring the efficiency of European policies, today European statistics are trusted by European governments and policy makers, the media, businesses, researchers and academic community, and society in general, to provide factual and unbiased information.
This is because European statistics are based on reliable, fact-based data, produced in an impartial and independent manner, without any political or other external influence, and are consistent and comparable across regions and countries over time.
