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Richest countries in 2026: France and Germany fail to make the top 10

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

Europe in Motion

How do therapy costs compare around Europe?

European workers under stress often consider seeing a therapist, but can most people actually afford it? Who is most likely to get burnt out?

Economy

German business expectations fall to their lowest levels since 2022

German business confidence dropped sharply in April, reaching its lowest point since the 2022 energy crisis.

Markets

The Iran war's biggest 'losers' are now 2026's top-performing markets

The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years.

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Europe in Motion

War in Ukraine: Which EU countries are hosting the most Ukrainians?

Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal?

EU.XL

Scroll, like, repeat: How the EU plans to boost children's protection online

The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.

Europe in Motion

Planning a hiking trip? These are Europe's most unspoilt parks

Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list.

Health news

EU population to fall by 12% by 2100: Which countries most affected?

Projected population changes across Europe vary significantly, with the EU population set to fall by 53 million by 2100. Experts point to the role of immigration in explaining differences between countries. By 2100, one in three Europeans will be over 65.

Business

Which European countries will be the richest by 2030?

IMF projections show significant increases in GDP per capita in euro terms across Europe by 2030, but the rankings do not change significantly in terms of purchasing power.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are bringing in social media bans for minors?

After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".

Business

Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026

Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles.

Europe News

Orbán's defeat and US shift raise hopes for EU sanctions on Russia

After Viktor Orbán's defeat at the polls and Washington's decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will finally be unlocked.

Europe in Motion

Flights hit by Iran war? Europe's handiest rail networks revealed

Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate?

Economy

Hungarian forint among top currencies beating US dollar in 2026

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

Economy

Can Hungary's new government fix an economy in crisis?

Investors are optimistic about the new government's expected economic policies, but an energy crisis and a scramble for EU funds could slow its immediate success.

Europe in Motion

Is the European Union reliant on trade with China?

The European Union is struggling to contain a ballooning trade deficit with China, but member states cannot agree on how to push back.

Economy

Rent surges in Europe: Where did prices rise most in 2025?

Rent increases reached double digits in several European countries in 2025 with Turkey a clear outlier at 78%. Experts point to demand rising faster than supply across Europe.

Europe in Motion

EU country now world's largest foreign aid donor as US slashes funds

Following years of aid growth driven by events like the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, 2025 saw the largest contraction on record.

EU.XL

Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

Europe in Motion

How is long COVID impacting the EU’s economy?

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.

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