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Europe in Motion

How European travel habits have changed over a decade

Cars remain Europe's top way to travel. However, trains have overtaken buses for the first time in a decade, while planes grew fastest of any mode of transport over the same period.

Europe in Motion

EU issues nearly 4 million first residence permits, a record high

EU countries issued a record number of residence permits in 2025, up 10% on the year, driven mainly by employment and family reunification.

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Are Europeans facing a 'crisis of confidence'?

A new ECFR study finds most Europeans still want a stronger, united Europe, but doubt it's achievable: around 68% see decline, not renewal.

Europe in Motion

How Europeans feel about language learning — and why few are fluent

A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation to learn, and views on compulsory language education.

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Is long-term renting the new norm in Europe?

As lifelong homeownership slips out of reach for a growing share of the population, a new study tracking 39 OECD countries examines how permanent renting is reshaping housing markets—with countries like Switzerland and Denmark leading a global shift toward lifelong tenancy.

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The European commute: Who spends the most time getting to work?

Just how long do Europeans spend getting to work? Across the continent, the daily average commute sits at 48 minutes, but that hides a massive divide.

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What are the EU’s main household expenses?

Nearly half - about 46% - of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to get to work, and to keep the lights on.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the most paid online subscriptions?

Nearly one in three Europeans paid for online subscriptions in 2025 according to data from Eurostat, but the continent is deeply split on its digital budget. Subscription services are particularly popular in northern and western households, while parts of Eastern Europe lag far behind.

World News

Is the Amazon forest really ‘the lungs of the planet’?

Many reports call the Amazon forest "the lungs of the planet" but is this exactly true?

France

Aviation tax: Which EU countries charge passengers?

France announced on Tuesday that it will levy an eco-tax on passengers flight. Euronews takes at which other EU countries have implemented a similar tax.

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