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Economy

Fixed vs variable electricity tariffs: Which one saves you more?

Fixed and variable electricity tariffs each have their own advantages and drawbacks, which vary across Europe. As of January 2025, fixed prices are slightly lower than variable contracts on average in 14 countries.

Economy

Who pays the most and least for electricity and gas across Europe?

Residential end-user electricity and gas prices vary widely across European capitals. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings shift significantly.

Economy

Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons

Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living.

Economy

How much of your disposable income goes to housing in Europe?

People in the EU spend 20% of their disposable income on housing. Euronews Business examines how housing costs as a share of income vary across Europe.

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Economy

Jobs market at a crossroads: The fastest growing and declining careers

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the top growing and declining jobs, offering significant insights into global employment trends by 2030.

Economy

Minimum wages in Europe: How does your country compare in 2025?

Minimum wages rose faster than inflation in most EU member states and candidate countries, leading to real wage growth across the region. Euronews Business examines these changes.

Economy

Teacher salaries in Europe: How have they changed since the 2000s?

Teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have declined in many European countries in recent years. Euronews Business looks at these trends over time.

Economy

Net vs gross salaries in Europe: What are workers really taking home?

Euronews Business examines how much of their gross salary an average person in Europe takes home across four scenarios, including marital status and children.

Economy

Job postings revealed: What are the best roles in the UK for 2025?

Are you aware of which jobs are currently in high demand in the UK? A great way to identify the top roles for the coming year is by analysing trends in job posting growth. AI roles appear on the list for the first time.

Business

CEO earnings in Europe's top 100 companies: How much do they make?

CEOs earn 110 times more than the average worker in Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much CEOs earn, comparing their pay to average annual salaries across the EU.

Europe in Motion

How do America's poorest states compare to Europe's largest economies?

The poorest US state has a higher GDP per capita than Europe’s top economies, except for Germany. Is this set to continue being the case in 2025?

Economy

How does household material welfare vary across Europe?

Actual individual consumption per capita, expressed in PPS, serves as a key indicator of household material welfare. This metric reveals significant variations across Europe, displaying disparities in living standards. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these differences.

Economy

How do regional disparities in housing costs vary across Europe?

Regional disparities in housing costs as a share of disposable income vary widely across countries. While the UK has the largest gap, it also includes some of the regions with the lowest cost proportions.

Economy

Poorest US state rivals Germany: GDP per capita in US and Europe

Mississippi, the poorest state in the United States, is close to surpassing Europe's largest economy Germany's GDP per capita. Euronews Business compares US states with European countries.

Economy

Europe's most wanted jobs: Which are the internet's most sought after?

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialists are by far the most in-demand professionals, making up 9% of all online job advertisements. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job ads and the most requested skills in the EU.

Economy

Average salary rankings in Europe: Which countries pay the highest?

Taking purchasing power standard (PPS) into account, the gaps in average annual full-time salaries across the EU are narrower than in nominal terms, though significant differences persist. Euronews Business investigates.

Healthcare

Where do you have the best chance of surviving cancer in Europe?

Cancer survival estimates in Europe highlight notable geographical and economic disparities. Several factors are driving gaps between countries.

Economy

Christmas jobs: How are postings and searches faring this season?

Seasonal job postings and searches on Indeed in the UK show a clear trend, peaking in November. In 2024, searches hit a record high, while postings remained low.

Work

Gender pay gap: Only one country in Europe pays women more than men

The gender pay gap is much more than equal pay for equal work. Women in Europe face major inequalities in access to work, progression, and rewards.

Economy

EU budget: Who pays the most into the EU, and who gains the most?

In the EU budget, wealthier western and northern European nations predominantly serve as net contributors, while central and eastern European members are mainly net recipients.

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