Sektor usług dominuje w wytwarzaniu bogactwa narodowego oraz w absorpcji siły roboczej w krajach Unii Europejskiej. Przedstawiono stan i tendencje rozwoju w takich dziedzinach usług jak: usługi biznesowe, transportowe, finansowe, turystyczne.
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The article presents in a synthetic way importance of the sector of services in the economy of the European Union, through pointing out to its high share in creation of the value added, in absorption of manpower (although it plays a neutral role in resolution of unemployment problems), and in the international exchange. The article also points out to the state and directions of development in the selected spheres of services in the European Union (in business services, in transport, financial services and in tourism). (original abstract)