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Top personal income tax rates in Europe: Who pays the most in 2026?

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Economy

Perceptions of tax fairness in Europe: Are the rich paying their way?

Perceptions of tax fairness are generally higher in Nordic and Western European countries, while they tend to be lower in Eastern Europe. Experts attribute this gap to the quality of public services and the tax system’s capacity to redistribute wealth.

Economy

Wealth taxes in Europe: Who collects them and how much do they raise?

Several European countries have repealed wealth taxes in recent decades. As of 2025, only three still impose a tax on individual net wealth, while a few others levy taxes only on selected assets.

Economy

Corporate income tax in Europe: Which countries collect the most?

The share of corporate income tax in total tax revenues and GDP varies widely across Europe, reflecting differences in national tax policies. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the shares, rates, and what they mean.

Economy

Public services vs. tax cuts: What are Europeans willing to sacrifice?

Four in ten EU citizens believe taxes are too high and support tax cuts, even if this leads to fewer or lower-quality public services. Still, about a quarter favour paying higher taxes in return for better and expanded services.

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Economy

Where in Europe are people most in favour of taxing the rich?

Nine out of ten people globally want to tax the super-rich to pay for climate action and public services, according to a recent survey. But where in Europe are people the most supportive of taxing the wealthy?

Economy

Tax revenue as a share of GDP: Which countries collect the most?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest.

EuroVerify

Will flying outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits?

A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent.

Europe in Motion

Eurobarometer: citizens want minimum tax for the super-rich

The majority of EU citizens are willing to increase environmental taxes, and most support the introduction of a minimum tax for the super-rich.

Economy

Which countries collect the most from property taxes across Europe?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.

Business

UK alcohol duty: Is it killing European wine producers?

The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?

Economy

Which European countries are seeing taxes outpace real wage growth?

While most European countries experienced higher real post-tax incomes in 2024, some saw a decline, as rises in personal average tax rates outpaced real wage growth.

Economy

Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax?

European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills.

Economy

Personal average tax rates in Europe: Increases and cuts in 2024

The tax burden on workers, composed of income tax and social security contributions, varies widely across Europe. In 2024, this burden changed significantly in some countries, with notable rises and falls.

Economy

Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes across Europe?

Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax.

Economy

What portion of gross salaries do European workers pay in taxes?

Euronews Business examines the proportion of income taxes to average annual gross earnings across Europe. Tax rates vary significantly by country, with Nordic nations and Belgium generally facing the highest burdens.

Europe News

European Commission urges tax reform in energy cost-cutting plan

A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been deadlocked since 2021.