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Economy

Which European cities require nearly 19 years of income to buy a home?

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Europe in Motion

Do EU citizens want the bloc to limit its reliance on foreign tech?

Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay the price for digital sovereignty?

Europe in Motion

Brexit: This is what Britons would vote for in a new referendum

New poll says the majority of Brits want the UK back in the bloc, but the next general election might crush EU hopes again.

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.

Climate

Europe’s heatwave is straining the energy grid. Who’s most exposed?

“Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.”

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Climate

Heat pumps are saving Europe billions by lowering gas imports

A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.

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.

Economy

The European countries attracting millionaires — and those losing them

Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report.

Economy

Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?

France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some countries by 2030, Allianz Trade estimates.

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.

Europe in Motion

Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest?

Europe's EV charging network is growing fast, but prices and refuelling point density vary widely across the continent. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Economy

Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?

Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.

Europe in Motion

Europeans flock to World Cup: Who's got the most supporters there?

As the group stage heats up across Mexico, Canada and the US, Europe in Motion takes a look at the most committed supporters at the World Cup.

Destinations

‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals where to escape the heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

Health news

Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water?

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

Business

European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US

Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum.

Destinations

These are the most welcoming European countries for expats

A new report looks at factors including foreign-born employment rates, safety, and overall expat experience.

Euronews Compare is your essential guide to how Europe stacks up. We provide data-driven analysis and side-by-side comparisons of everything from salary benchmarks and working conditions to social issues and cost-of-living trends. By visualizing the numbers that define the continent and everyday living conditions, we bring the facts to life. Explore interactive charts, expert interviews, and in-depth reporting to see exactly how your country—and your life—measures up in the European landscape.