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How do Europe's highest earners compare to the wealthy worldwide?

Income inequality is a persistent problem across the world, but how do top earners compare on a global scale?

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European salary rankings: Which countries pay the most on average?

The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison.

Economy

Debts stacking up? A quarter of Europeans don't pay bills on time

After several years of stubborn inflation, price pressures are now near the ECB's target. Despite this, one in four Europeans still fails to pay their bills on time.

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Income needed to avoid poverty: How do European thresholds compare?

Millions of Europeans live in poverty, but the meaning of a comfortable income differs widely across the continent.

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Equivalised net income in Europe: Where do households earn the most?

Despite shared values and culture across Europe, significant income disparities persist. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power, but substantial differences remain.

Business

Nearly 40% jump in net profit: Chipmaker TSMC capitalises on AI boom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, reported an unexpected jump in its net profit for the July-September quarter.

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Education and net income: How much more do university graduates earn?

In the EU, highly educated people earn on average 38% more than those with a medium level of education, and 68% more than those with a low level of education. These figures vary considerably across Europe, with regional variations.

Economy

Do you receive a fair salary? Pay worries divide Europeans

People in Southern Europe report higher concern about receiving a fair salary based on their skills and experience while workers in the Nordic countries are less concerned.

Economy

Wealth inequality in Europe: Where is the most unfair distribution?

In early 2025, the wealthiest 5% in the euro area held 45% of net household wealth. Euronews Business takes a closer look at wealth inequality across Europe.

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Winners and losers in Europe’s real household income per capita

Euronews Business examines how real household income per capita and real GDP per capita changed in the first quarter of 2025.

Economy

Financial satisfaction across Europe: Which country ranks the highest?

Satisfaction with financial situations is generally high in Northern and Western Europe, while it is lowest in the EU candidate countries. Despite its strong economy, Germany reports comparatively low satisfaction.

Economy

Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?

Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.

Economy

Rent vs net salary in Europe: The most and least affordable cities

Euronews Business takes a close look at net salaries and the rent for one-bedroom flats in European city centres to reveal the best and worst rent-to-salary ratios across Europe.

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The highest-paying jobs in Germany: Data reveals top salaries

Aviation, healthcare, IT and engineering, as well as the legal and judiciary sectors hold the highest-paying jobs in Germany.

Business

How a financial influencer built a multiple six-figure portfolio

Euronews spoke to financial influencer Jenny Okpechi about how she built her portfolio – and the benefits of investing early.

Economy

Take-home pay across Europe: What's left after taxes?

Euronews looks at how take-home pay varies across Europe, based on whether people have children and if the household has one or two earners.