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Economy

Leisure out of reach for one in eight in the EU: Where is it worst?

From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.

Economy

Income after rent: How much is left across European cities?

One salary is not enough to afford a three-bedroom flat in many European city centres. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much a working couple has left after paying the rent.

Economy

Where are gas and electricity prices highest in Europe?

Household gas and electricity prices have risen less sharply than petrol and diesel prices in Europe. Ahead of winter, Euronews Business compares prices across capital cities and looks at how they have changed since before the Iran war.

Economy

Rent inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest and why?

Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries.

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Economy

Teacher salaries in Europe: Which countries offer the best pay?

Teacher salaries vary widely across Europe, and large gaps remain even after adjusting for living costs. Experts call for better pay to attract and retain more teachers.

Economy

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

Economy

Where are house prices rising fastest in Europe and why?

House prices in Europe continue to rise, outpacing inflation in many countries. Annual increases ranged from 0.6% in Germany to 16.5% in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026.

Business

Data centre hiring in Europe: Where is it growing and why pay more?

Several European countries have seen a significant rise in data centre job postings in recent months. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the reasons behind the growth, including why these roles offer higher pay.

Business

Fuel prices before the Iran war vs now: How much of a wage is needed?

A 50-litre diesel tank costs the equivalent of 15.4% of Bulgaria’s gross monthly minimum wage, compared with 3.8% in Luxembourg, as fuel prices have risen since the Iran war began.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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