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Economy

Could EU enlargement be the cure for Europe’s ageing crisis?

The EU’s population is expected to peak at around 453 million in 2026, before beginning a gradual decline. By 2100, if migration remains at zero, Eurostat projects that the EU’s population will have fallen by 34%, significantly affecting the labour force.

Business

House sales in Europe: Which markets are growing, which are slowing?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at European housing market trends, focusing on home sales and the factors driving them.

Economy

Twenty years on: Did joining the EU make new members richer?

EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession states since the bloc’s historic enlargement in 2004.

Economy

Tax Competitiveness Index: Who is performing best in Europe?

Setting tax rates is a delicate task for policymakers, who must promote fairness without pushing firms and wealthy individuals toward lower-levy jurisdictions. According to the Tax Foundation, which countries are getting it right?

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Business

Company birth and death rates across Europe: Where are firms thriving?

Running a business is an occupation full of risks and rewards, and some European countries are riskier than others for entrepreneurs.

Work

How will AI impact women at work: Empower or leave them behind?

Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.

Economy

Buying in the Alps? Here is where prices have increased the most

As skiing season approaches in Europe, you may be dreaming of a wintery getaway to beat the post-summer blues. Looking to buy a property in the Alps? Here are some in-demand spots.

Economy

Searches for UK seasonal jobs peak ahead of Christmas period

With Halloween just around the corner, it is far too early for many to think about sleigh bells and Christmas cheer. Jobseekers, however, remain an exception to the trend, with the search for seasonal work well underway.

Economy

Pay transparency in Europe: Which countries are leading or lagging?

EU Member States are required to implement the Pay Transparency Directive by 7 June 2026. However, many have yet to take action. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the progress so far.

Health news

Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest in Europe?

Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe.

Economy

Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country?

From budget-friendly bicycles to expensive cars, Euronews Business takes a closer look at how the price levels of personal transport equipment vary across Europe, revealing the most and least expensive countries.

Economy

Electricity trade in Europe: Who imports and who exports the most?

Energy is an essential part of our daily lives and the backbone of our economies. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, energy security became a hot top in Europe — as did affordability. Euronews takes a closer look at the electricity trade, revealing the continent’s net importers and exporters.

Economy

Employment of recent university graduates: European countries compared

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.

Tech News

WiFi speed on trains in Europe: Which countries provide the fastest?

Internet connectivity and speed on trains vary widely across Europe.

Economy

Perceptions of tax fairness in Europe: Are the rich paying their way?

Perceptions of tax fairness are generally higher in Nordic and Western European countries, while they tend to be lower in Eastern Europe. Experts attribute this gap to the quality of public services and the tax system’s capacity to redistribute wealth.

Economy

Which European countries have the most billionaires?

Europe is home to over one-fifth of the world’s billionaires. Germany leads the continent and ranks fourth globally in billionaire numbers.

Business

House prices across Europe: Which countries have the highest rises?

House prices in EU countries mostly rose year-on-year from April to June, with the largest jumps seen in countries like Portugal and Bulgaria.

Economy

Keeping cash across Europe: Which countries use the most?

While cash use is declining across Europe, more than half of all payments are still made with banknotes. Its usage share is, however, much lower in terms of value.

Economy

The new hybrid working norm in the UK: How many days in the office?

While hybrid work is on the rise, UK employers are requiring more in-office days. Two- and three-day schedules now account for 81% of hybrid roles.

Economy

Wealth taxes in Europe: Who collects them and how much do they raise?

Several European countries have repealed wealth taxes in recent decades. As of 2025, only three still impose a tax on individual net wealth, while a few others levy taxes only on selected assets.

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