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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.

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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.

Economy

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.

Economy

France or Germany: Where do workers take home more pay?

Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain.

Healthcare

Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries ranked

Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories.

Economy

What's left of a €100,000 salary after tax across Europe?

Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates.

Economy

Where in Europe do households save most of their income?

Net household saving rates vary widely across Europe, with Greece being the only country where households spend more than they earn. Experts point to precautionary reasons and retirement as the dominant saving motives.

Sport

EuroLeague Final Four: European basketball's most successful teams

Greek teams have dominated the EuroLeague Final Four in the modern era.

Economy

Which European countries hand the most income to the ultra-rich?

The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries.

Economy

Winners and losers: Real household income growth across Europe in 2025

Poland and Portugal saw the strongest real household income growth in Europe over the last two years. Among major economies, Spain led the way.

Economy

Europe’s poverty divide: Which cities and regions are most at risk?

The share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Europe varies not only across countries but also across capital cities and regions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these gaps.

Business

Nvidia vs Europe: how Big Tech compares to European economies

Nvidia’s market capitalisation ($5.7 trillion) has overtaken Germany’s GDP ($5.45 trillion). The combined value of the five largest US companies now exceeds the total GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.

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