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Number of trafficking victims in Europe might be 'higher' than thought

More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years. War and displacement, especially in Ukraine, are fuelling the crisis, as victims face forced labour and sexual exploitation.

Europe in Motion

Are young Europeans really left-leaning? Poll sheds some light

New research across the EU’s five largest countries paints a political picture of a continent on the fence.

Europe in Motion

Are European women closing the leadership gender gap?

Most EU countries have seen a rise in the number of women in managerial positions since 2014, but three states have registered a decrease.

Economy

Europe's train drivers: How do their salaries stack up?

The average gross earnings of bus, tram and train drivers are below the overall earnings of full-time employees in Germany. Euronews Business takes a closer look at railway salaries.

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Health news

The EU sees record number of dangerous products in 2025, report finds

The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list.

Europe in Motion

Talent shortage: These are the hardest roles to fill in Europe

The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low

The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.

Europe News

Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe

The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.

Europe in Motion

Gender equality is improving in the EU, but the pension gap persists

There's a gap between men's and women's pensions across the EU, both in the average and median amounts received.

Europe in Motion

Is US warfare pushing Europe and China closer?

Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China.

Business

2026 pay transparency deadline: Is Europe prepared?

EU countries have until early June 2026 to incorporate the Pay Transparency Directive. However, a recent survey shows that only 9% of Europe-based employers have a full transparency strategy in place.

EU.XL

How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip?

Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy.

Europe in Motion

How do Europeans want the war in Ukraine to end?

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey.

Health news

Declining fertility in Europe: Why Turkey is leading the drop

Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline.

World News

Germany supplies Ukraine with natural gas for the first time

Germany is now supplying natural gas to Ukraine via an LNG terminal in the island of Rügen. The move was announced by the Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz.

Europe in Motion

What's the real environmental and financial impact of artificial snow?

By the end of the century, all ski resorts across the Alps may be forced to use snow cannons, with dire consequences for local nature.

Europe in Motion

Which sectors have the fastest growing vacancies in the EU?

Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties.

Economy

Four years since Russia’s invasion: How have energy prices changed?

Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026.

Europe in Motion

These fields of study are most likely to land you a highly-related job

Today, people can train to be almost anything. But how many young graduates actually stick to their fields of study once they enter the world of work?

Markets

Why are emerging markets rallying in 2026?

Emerging markets are staging a powerful comeback in 2026, decisively outperforming US equities as the S&P 500 remains flat amid volatility in software and long-duration growth stocks.