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Economy

Cost of pay gap in the EU: Women earn €3,900 less than men a year

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EU.XL

Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn?

Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country?

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Can the EU fix the gender pay gap? Take our poll.

The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemented its new Pay Transparency Directive, to pull the curtain back on salary secrecy and empower employees.

EU.XL

How does the EU ensure pay transparency? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU is rewriting compensation rules. Member states had until 7 June to implement the Pay Transparency Directive, which addresses pay transparency and gender pay gap. But what does it change in practice? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Business

Pay transparency: Which EU countries are ready for the new rules?

Millions of Europeans still apply for jobs without knowing how much they pay. New EU rules aimed at boosting salary transparency and tackling the gender pay gap were due to take effect by 7 June, but most member states are set to miss the deadline.

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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.

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.

Economy

Gender pension gap across Europe: How much less do women receive?

The gender pension gap in Europe is wider than the gender pay gap, exceeding 30% in several countries.

Economy

Gender inequality: How having children affects women’s careers

Gender inequality goes beyond visible and measurable gaps. Even subtle shifts in women’s job tasks after having children can significantly undermine their long-term career prospects.

Europe News

Women now 'work for free' until year's end, EU Commission says

Women in the EU only earn €0.88 on average for every euro a man makes, meaning that they will symbolically start “working for free” from 17 November until the end of the year, according to the EU.

Work

How will AI impact women at work: Empower or leave them behind?

Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.

Economy

Pay transparency in Europe: Which countries are leading or lagging?

EU Member States are required to implement the Pay Transparency Directive by 7 June 2026. However, many have yet to take action. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the progress so far.

Work

How far along are countries on the EU’s salary transparency rules?

Member states are working to meet the June 2026 deadline for the EU's Pay Transparency Directive.

Europe News

What should be men’s role in the EU’s equality policies?

While progress for women remains central, EU policymakers warn that ignoring men’s challenges risks deepening a growing gender divide among young voters—one that could strengthen anti-feminist forces across the bloc.

Economy

Unpaid work in Europe: Which countries have the biggest gender gaps?

Unpaid work is a significant aspect of gender inequality in Europe, with women on average spending two hours more per day on it than men. Differences in the gap follow regional trends, shaped by gender stereotypes and norms.

Economy

Study reveals UK gender gap wider than official figures show

The gender pay gap in the UK is more than twice that of France and Spain. New research suggests the gap is one percentage point higher than official figures.

Culture news

Venus Williams to be honoured with new Barbie doll

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.