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2026 pay transparency deadline: Is Europe prepared?

EU countries have until early June 2026 to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive. However, a recent survey shows that only 9% of Europe-based employers have a full transparency strategy in place.

Health news

Declining fertility in Europe: Why Turkey is leading the drop

Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline.

Economy

Four years since Russia’s invasion: How have energy prices changed?

Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026.

Economy

Two-thirds of Europeans back taxing the rich, even more for big firms

Euronews Business takes a closer look at what Europeans think about a minimum wealth tax on the richest individuals, and a minimum tax on large multinationals in the countries where they operate.

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Economy

Europe’s wealth divide: Where are adults richest and poorest?

Average and median wealth per adult varies widely across Europe. See how your country ranks.

Healthcare

Which EU country is best at digital health records?

Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge.

Economy

Social housing and rent aid: How much do governments spend per person?

Euronews Business examines housing benefits within Europe’s broader social protection spending. The EU has just launched its first Affordable Housing Plan, aiming to ease a deepening housing crunch.

Economy

Nearly half of non-homeowning Europeans cannot or will not buy a home

Nearly half of Europeans who do not own their home are either unable or unwilling to buy one. The figures vary widely across the continent, largely reflecting affordability pressures.

Economy

Top personal income tax rates in Europe: Who pays the most in 2026?

In most European countries, people who earn more generally pay higher taxes. But top personal income tax rates for those in the highest brackets vary widely, with a clear divide between Northwestern and Eastern Europe.

Tech News

Is Europe’s digital backbone ready for the AI supercycle?

More than 1,000 executives at European firms show deep concern about Europe’s AI infrastructure. The need for reliable and affordable energy as well as secure and stable connectivity, is seen as key.

Economy

Producers sound the alarm: Why are olive oil prices falling in the EU?

Experts say that production is now returning to more normal levels after a hit from heatwaves and droughts.

Economy

Most Europeans expect a more rapid increase in grocery prices in 2026

Surveys show that most Europeans still expect grocery prices to rise this year, despite ECB expectations that food costs increases will cool.

Tech News

Which apps are the most downloaded in Europe?

Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues.

Economy

Electricity and gas in Europe: Priciest and cheapest cities in 2026

Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.

Economy

Household incomes in Europe: Where did they rise since the pandemic?

Euronews Business looks at how real household incomes per person changed after COVID-19 and over the past decade.

Business

Minimum wages in 2026: Who earns the most in Europe?

Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026.

Economy

Food inflation: Which foods are getting pricier fastest across Europe?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation.

Tech News

Which European countries face the most disinformation and fake news?

Perceived exposure to disinformation and fake news in the EU has jumped eight percentage points since 2022. Experts say media literacy and fact-checking are crucial to countering the trend.

Economy

EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.

Economy

Europe's priciest and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants

Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?

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