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Economy

Gold or oil: Which shields you best from Iran war inflation?

Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.

Economy

Who has the most ultra-rich in Europe in 2026 and where are they growing fastest?

The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more.

Business

Who pays more tax? See where you fall in Europe’s income tax divide

Europe’s personal income tax rates differ significantly, with dependent children lowering tax burdens in several countries.

Europe in Motion

From the economy to culture: What makes Europeans proud?

Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways.

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Europe in Motion

Which European countries have the best and worst air quality?

Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards.

Markets

Ten years of Brexit: How have UK equities and the pound performed?

A decade after the 2016 referendum, the FTSE 100 has trailed Wall Street and continental Europe, the pound is weaker against the dollar and the euro, and roughly $160 billion has been pulled from UK equity funds. The story, however, is no longer one-way.

Europe in Motion

Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows

Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape.

EU.XL

Two years of DMA: is it really 'fit for purpose'?

On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback.

Economy

Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold

Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.

Business

Where are billionaires multiplying the most over the next five years?

Europe's share of global billionaires is set to rise marginally, while the Americas will see a slight decline despite growing in absolute numbers. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the billionaire boom between 2026 and 2031.

Business

Which European cities are driving the luxury housing surge?

Prague led Europe's prime property market in 2025 while London saw the largest decline. Tokyo dominated globally with a near 60% surge. Euronews Business takes a closer look at changes in luxury housing prices.

Europe in Motion

Job strain threatens Europe's health and its economy

As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.

Economy

Inflation hits 3% in euro area as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.

Europe in Motion

Germany is now Europe's largest military spender: What is it buying?

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

EU.XL

Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions

Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.

Economy

Why labour taxes in Germany and France are far higher than in the UK?

Across Europe, the share of labour costs taken in tax and social contributions varies sharply. The UK is among the lowest, but the headline figure masks wider differences in how work is taxed across the continent.

Europe in Motion

How engaged are young Europeans in online civic and political life?

Online platforms are becoming the new political arena for Europe's youth. With their online engagement higher than in older groups, how do countries compare across the continent?

Europe Today

Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs?

Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates.

EU.XL

EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables, security

The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.

Europe in Motion

These European countries have mandatory and voluntary military service

Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps?