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Fuel taxes across Europe: Where do consumers pay the most?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

Business

AI use at work in Europe: Which countries lead — and why?

A third of people in the EU used generative AI tools overall in 2025, and fewer than half of them used them for work purposes, bringing the share to 15%. AI use at work varies widely across Europe, with clear regional patterns.

Economy

Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025?

Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers.

Economy

Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe.

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Health news

Europe’s fertility keeps falling: Which country has the highest rate?

Euronews Health takes a closer look at declining fertility rates across Europe. Experts point to multifaceted reasons behind the decline, and Europe is not alone in facing this trend.

Economy

AI at work: Anthropic finds use still far below its potential

AI giant Anthropic compared observed AI exposure and theoretical AI capability in the labour market. The analysis shows that AI is still far from reaching its theoretical potential.

Economy

Meat prices are surging — and these European countries feel it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

Economy

Europe's train drivers: How do their salaries stack up?

The average gross earnings of bus, tram and train drivers are below the overall earnings of full-time employees in Germany. Euronews Business takes a closer look at railway salaries.

Business

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.

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.

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