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Economy

FIRE: The movement helping young people retire decades early

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Economy

Where in Europe do households save most of their income?

Net household saving rates vary widely across Europe, with Greece being the only country where households spend more than they earn. Experts point to precautionary reasons and retirement as the dominant saving motives.

Germany

Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz's government into question?

At the annual meeting of the Junge Union, the joint youth organisation of the CDU/CSU ruling coalition, the divide between delegates and Merz widened — especially when it came to pension reform policy.

Economy

Looking to retire? The world’s best destination is in Europe

Three European countries ranked among the five most attractive global destinations for retirees this year, based on their high quality of life, tax efficiency, and safety.

Business

Auto-enrolment: A quiet pension shift that could fuel Europe’s economy

Auto-enrolment into funded pensions would ensure more retirement contributions are invested, powering Europe’s growth.

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Moments

Cheaper than a house in London: The cruise that lets you retire at sea

A cruise line is offering passengers the opportunity to spend their retirement travelling the world with their Golden Passport scheme.

Economy

Which European countries have the longest average working life?

The average number of years Europeans spend working is increasing across continent, but the numbers still vary hugely. Euronews Business compares the data to explain why.

Work

What are the best European countries for work-life balance?

Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium are some of the best places to work in Europe, according to two new studies.

Europe in Motion

Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners

In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.

Economy

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

Economy

Europe’s rising retirement ages: One country leads—which will follow?

Several countries have already implemented reforms to raise the retirement age. The OECD projects that by 2060, the average retirement age in the EU will approach 67, with several countries reaching 70 or more.

Economy

Are you saving smartly? Top pension advice experts want you to hear

Not sure where to start with your pension? Euronews asks experts for their top tips when it comes to building a UK retirement plan.

Europe News

Italian town enlists volunteer pensioners to monitor public works

The eight retired men, all with a technical background, will observe and report on everything from public construction works to the state of parks and roads.

wellbeing

Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

World News

National strike in Belgium against new government reforms

60,000 people demonstrated in Brussels against the new Belgian government's policies which affect pension reform, unemployment and hospital funding.

Economy

Pensions vs earnings across Europe: The highest and lowest comparisons

Pensions in the EU amount to some three-fifths of late-career work income. In many European countries, this rate falls below 50%, making it increasingly challenging for pensioners to maintain a decent standard of living.

Economy

Resisting retirement? Why some people want to keep working

Efforts to raise pension ages have faced political backlash in Europe, despite economic arguments in their favour. One key question for governments: Why would people choose to work for longer?