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Winners and losers in Europe’s real household income per capita
Euronews Business examines how real household income per capita and real GDP per capita changed in the first quarter of 2025.
Study reveals UK gender gap wider than official figures show
The gender pay gap in the UK is more than twice that of France and Spain. New research suggests the gap is one percentage point higher than official figures.
EU reports first quarterly trade surplus with Russia in two decades
EU–Russia trade volume fell to its lowest level since 2002 in the second quarter of 2025. The EU also reported a trade surplus for the first time in more than 20 years.
Financial satisfaction across Europe: Which country ranks the highest?
Satisfaction with financial situations is generally high in Northern and Western Europe, while it is lowest in the EU candidate countries. Despite its strong economy, Germany reports comparatively low satisfaction.
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Best countries in Europe to work and study for international students
Euronews Business takes a closer look at work permit rules and average wages for international students in Europe.
Tax revenue as a share of GDP: Which countries collect the most?
Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest.
Which European countries have the most job vacancies?
There are over 1 million vacant jobs in Germany, 750,000 in the UK, and 500,000 in France. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job vacancy rates and numbers across Europe.
How do childcare costs vary across Europe?
Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive.
Not in employment, nor education: Which countries struggle the most?
Two-thirds of European countries have not yet met the 9% target for young people who are neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). Most NEETs are outside the labour force rather than unemployed.
Which countries collect the most from property taxes across Europe?
Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.
Mind the skills gap: Older workers falling behind in training
Older workers are falling behind in training. The OECD says a stronger focus on boosting their skills is crucial for the labour market.
Europe’s wealth: Which nations hold the biggest share?
The US and China are home to over half of global personal wealth (54%), while Europe holds only 22%, with its five largest economies dominating the list.
Which European countries have the longest average working life?
The average number of years Europeans spend working is increasing across continent, but the numbers still vary hugely. Euronews Business compares the data to explain why.
Family welfare: Which countries offer the highest benefits in Europe?
Family social security benefits help tackle child poverty, but government spend per person varies widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue.
Which nations have the highest and lowest minimum wages across Europe?
Euronews Business takes a close look at minimum wages across Europe, comparing both euro value and purchasing power.
Europe’s job market: Which sector has the most job postings?
Installation & maintenance, sales and management rank among the top five sectors in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, according to job postings on Indeed.
Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?
Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.
Shopping basket: Where do groceries cost the most in Europe?
Grocery prices show significant disparities across European cities—even between those in the same country. Euronews Business takes a closer look at Deutsche Bank’s ‘Grocery Index’ to reveal the cheapest and most expensive shopping baskets.
How much has monthly rent in European city centres changed since 2020?
The eye-watering prices of rent in city centres across Europe keeps increasing, with only five European cities having average rents below €2,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.
How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe?
Unemployment rates are higher among the general population than among university graduates across Europe—except in Turkey. Euronews Business looks at the data.
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