Excess deaths in August across the whole EU was +12% compared to +16.1% in July. That's a decrease of just over 25% which I'm sure we can both agree is considered "Way down"
Excess Deaths averaged across the EU:
In July, 25 of 31 European countries saw an increase in excess deaths compared to June.
In August, only 10 of the same 31 countries saw an increase in excess deaths compared to July.
https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statis...y_2022_Aug.png
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