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Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?

Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.

Economy

Does your salary buy as much as five years ago? Europe compared

Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe. Euronews Business examines where wages gained and lost the most — and why.

Economy

Which European countries use the most energy for cooling?

The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.

Economy

Holiday prices in Europe: Which country is cheapest?

Where will your holiday money go furthest? A Euronews Business analysis of prices across seven of Europe's most popular holiday destinations found that Turkey is the cheapest overall, but the most expensive for alcohol, while Portugal offers the best value for accommodation and restaurants.

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A new millionaire every 15 minutes in France: How does Europe compare?

Eastern Europe recorded the fastest growth in dollar millionaires in percentage terms, while the UK, France and Spain ranked just behind the US in the number of new millionaires added.

Economy

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.

Economy

Gender pay gap vs pension gap: Why is inequality worse in retirement?

The gender pension gap in the EU is more than double the gender pay gap. Experts point to additional factors, including gaps in hours worked and contribution years, which largely result from gender roles and unpaid care work.

Economy

Retired but working: Where is financial necessity the biggest reason?

Around 13% of pensioners in the EU continue working. Financial necessity is a significant reason, but experts point to other factors too, such as changing norms, changing demography and enduring labour shortages.

Economy

Where are the wealthiest young people in Europe?

The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 varies widely, standing at €24,600 in the euro area. An expert points to the role of family support and home ownership in country-level differences.

Economy

Where do workers lose the biggest share of their salaries in Europe?

The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep? Euronews takes a closer look.

Economy

Which European countries are the cheapest and most expensive?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

Economy

Which EU countries have the most spare rooms amid the housing crisis?

One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties.

Economy

Average rents in European cities: Which countries are most expensive?

Housing accounts for the largest share of household spending, but rents vary dramatically across Europe. Eurostat's latest data show which cities are the most expensive for tenants and where renting remains relatively affordable.

Economy

The US gains a new ultra-rich every 90 mins. What about Europe?

Europe's ultra-rich population has surged by a quarter over the past five years. On average, more than 20 people join the continent's $30m+ wealth club every day, while 89 people worldwide cross the $30 million wealth threshold daily.

Business

What's the average age of first-time homebuyers across Europe?

Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, based on exclusive data provided by RE/MAX.

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From €36,300 to €1.2 million: Europe's vast retirement wealth gap

The wealth gap among older Europeans is huge: households aged 65-74 in Luxembourg have a median net wealth of €1.22 million, compared with just €36,300 in Latvia. The figures highlight how housing, pensions and family support shape retirement security.

Economy

Working from home: Why your chances vary so much across Europe

A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others.

Business

Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe?

People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.

Economy

Inflation beating pay in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?

As inflation surges across Europe following the recent Middle East conflict, advertised pay growth in the eurozone is failing to keep up, causing workers' real earnings and purchasing power to fall.

Business

Pay transparency: Which EU countries are ready for the new rules?

Millions of Europeans still apply for jobs without knowing how much they pay. New EU rules aimed at boosting salary transparency and tackling the gender pay gap were due to take effect by 7 June, but most member states are set to miss the deadline.

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