Economy 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. 23/08/2025
Economy 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. 19/08/2025
Economy 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. 16/08/2025
Economy 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. 14/08/2025
Economy 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. 12/08/2025
Economy 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. 11/08/2025
Economy 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. 08/08/2025
Economy 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. 06/08/2025
Economy 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. 02/08/2025
Economy 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. 30/07/2025
Economy 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. 28/07/2025
Economy 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. 27/07/2025
Economy Where in Europe did wealth per adult grow fastest in 2024? In Europe, Hungary saw the biggest jump in wealth of its citizens over the past year, followed by Lithuania and Sweden. This is according to a new report by multinational investment bank UBS. 26/07/2025
Economy Energy, water, and waste: How much do basic utilities cost in Europe? Monthly basic utility costs vary hugely across Europe. The share of average net salaries spent on these essentials is also a key indicator. Euronews Business takes a closer look at both. 24/07/2025
Economy Rent vs net salary in Europe: The most and least affordable cities Euronews Business takes a close look at net salaries and the rent for one-bedroom flats in European city centres to reveal the best and worst rent-to-salary ratios across Europe. 22/07/2025
Economy 42 million EU workers can’t afford holiday: Which countries are worst? 15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty. 19/07/2025
Economy Heatwaves: Which European countries face the biggest economic losses? Rising heat is already affecting Europe’s economy, and researchers warn the losses in GDP and productivity will worsen in the decades ahead. 15/07/2025
Economy Cost of love: Europe’s most expensive and cheapest cities for a date The cost of romantic dates varies widely across European cities. When income levels are taken into account, these disparities become even more evident. 11/07/2025
Economy Europe’s iPhone price gap: Where you'll pay the most and least iPhone prices vary significantly both globally and across Europe, linked to differences in taxes. Turkey stands out as a nation with a hefty price tag, while Nordic countries have the highest iPhone costs within the EU. 10/07/2025
Economy Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases? Euronews Business takes a closer look at wage growth for the 25 largest occupations in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. 08/07/2025