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Economy

Have minimum wages kept up with food prices in Europe?

Euronews Business compares five years of food price rises and minimum wage changes in 26 European countries to see where workers on the lowest pay can afford more food than they could in 2021.

27 September 2026

Economy

Germany ranks last for expat tax conditions in global index

Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.

25 September 2026

Economy

Why young Europeans are struggling to get on the property ladder

Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations, and what is driving the shift.

23 September 2026

Business

Baby costs in Europe: Where are essential items cheapest?

Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents.

20 September 2026

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Economy

For how many years do Europeans receive a pension?

The expected years after retirement age differ widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at current retirement ages and how long Europeans can expect to receive their pension.

18 September 2026

Economy

Public spending across Europe: Where does the money go?

European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how governments spend public money on services.

16 September 2026

Business

EU pay rules promised clearer salaries: Are job adverts delivering?

Only a few EU countries met the deadline for the Pay Transparency Directive. Indeed’s data shows possible changes in the share of job postings that include salary information.

8 September 2026

Business

Europe's busiest ports ranked: Which handle the most cargo?

Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war's disruptions to shipping routes have thrust it into the headlines. Euronews looked at the busiest ports in Europe by volume of goods transported.

7 September 2026

Business

Europe's most expensive cities to buy an apartment

The price per square metre of buying an apartment in city centres differs widely across Europe. Among the five largest European economies, only two have their capital cities in the top 10 most expensive list.

Business

EU GDP shares: Which countries are rising and which are falling?

The share of each EU country in the bloc’s total GDP changes over time. Euronews Business looks at how these shares have evolved over the past 20 years.

Business

Why are UK football clubs hiring more than ever? Data roles grow

Football clubs in the UK are advertising more jobs than ever, with recruitment rising sharply in recent years and the share of data and analytics roles growing significantly.

Economy

Which European countries have the most firefighters?

Firefighters are becoming increasingly important as wildfires affect more countries across Europe. Firefighting capacity varies widely across the EU.

Business

Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead?

The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.

Economy

Wildfires in Europe: Is 2026 already the worst year on record?

As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries hit the hardest.

Economy

Holiday affordability in Europe: Where can people afford a break?

More Europeans can afford a week-long holiday, but the trend is not universal. Five countries have seen the share unable to afford a holiday increase, including Germany and three Nordic countries.

Economy

Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.

Economy

Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?

The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.

Economy

Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

Business

Where is the iPhone 17 Pro most expensive? How Europe compares

The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.

Economy

Wealth per adult: Where do European countries rank globally?

The average wealth per adult in Western Europe is less than half that of the US. European countries perform better in median wealth, while the US drops significantly.

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