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Which country is home to the most educated Europeans?

The proportion of the population with a higher education degree is higher in Nordic and Baltic countries, with women overall being the most educated.

Economy

Good news for Europe's top economies as disposable income rises

Disposable household income per capita in Europe's top economies crept up by 0.2% to 3.4% in the first three months of 2024. During the same period, real GDP per capita also saw growth across most European countries.

Economy

Zero-hour contracts across Europe: How do countries compare?

So-called 'casual' workers are vulnerable because of the lack of social and legal protection. While the informal employment rate in Europe is lower than the global average, it is still high in a number of countries.

Europe News

How does the rise in homelessness compare across Europe?

Over the past decade, homelessness has increased across Europe. In countries like France and Germany, it has more than doubled, data shows.

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Economy

European average earnings rankings: Where does your country stand?

The disparity in average annual net earnings across Europe is striking, with significant variations even when adjustments are taken into account.

Markets

Owner, private renter or social renter: How is housing changing in UK?

The UK housing landscape has changed significantly in recent decades with a large fall in home ownership rates. Importantly, the proportion of private renters is rising, while the number of social renters continues to decline.

Economy

Euro 2024: UK comes top of the big spenders in the football challenge

Euro 2024 is boosting spending across Europe with the UK alone predicted to spend more than a billion pounds on food and drink.

Economy

Beer prices in Europe: How much will fans pay during the 2024 Euros?

Beer prices vary widely across European capitals, with the highest costs found in the Nordic region, the UK, and France. The rankings shift significantly when considering the price level for alcoholic beverages calculated using purchasing power parities.

Healthcare

Post-COVID interest in nursing declining especially in these countries

Interest in the nursing profession among teenagers has dropped in three out of four European countries following the COVID pandemic.

Economy

Wealth of nations: Gap between rich and poor in Europe widens

Wealth inequality between countries across Europe is very strong. In the EU, the difference in wealth per adult between the countries with the highest and lowest levels exceeds a factor of ten.

Business

Pensions in Europe: Which countries are best and worst for retirement?

There are significant pension disparities across Europe. Euronews Business has found a strong positive correlation between financial confidence in retirement and the level of monthly pensions.

Economy

Housing in Europe: Where do people rent more than they buy?

Switzerland and Germany have high tenancy rates with over half of their populations renting homes. Conversely, the Balkan countries demonstrate higher homeownership rates, though many homes are overcrowded.

Economy

How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most?

EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation.

Economy

Inheritance tax across Europe: How do the rules and rates vary?

Some 19 EU countries levy inheritance, gift or estate taxes. Due to the highly preferential tax treatment applying to transfers to close relatives, the majority of estates go untaxed. The percentage of total tax revenue derived from wealth transfer taxes is very low.

Business

Skill shortages in Europe: Half of applicants not qualified

Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon.

wellbeing

Where is it hardest to live in Europe with a disability?

People with no disability are less likely to be at risk of poverty than those with a disability, according to data from 34 European countries.

Economy

Where in Europe has the most wealth inequality?

Experts suggest that tax systems and home ownership rates play a significant role in the disparities of wealth between the rich and poor. Euronews takes a look.

Economy

Ranked: Which cities are Europe’s best financial hubs?

The US has five financial centres in the global top 10 while Europe only pulls in two, but how do European cities rank among themselves?

Economy

Inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest?

Annual inflation in the EU and eurozone continues to show signs of easing, with January figures showing a fall in 15 of the EU countries. However, the remaining 11 countries recorded a rise.

Economy

Where does the middle class pay the highest and lowest tax in Europe?

The tax burden on the middle class differs across the EU, as well as across the different income segments.

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