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Europe erupts: The mounting economic pressures behind the protests

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Economy

Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?

In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.

Economy

Does your salary buy as much as five years ago? Europe compared

Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe. Euronews Business examines where wages gained and lost the most — and why.

Climate

Europe’s heatwave fuels record energy bills and lost wages

Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.

Economy

Inflation beating pay in Europe: Where are workers losing the most?

As inflation surges across Europe following the recent Middle East conflict, advertised pay growth in the eurozone is failing to keep up, causing workers' real earnings and purchasing power to fall.

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Economy

France or Germany: Where do workers take home more pay?

Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain.

Business

Average rent now eats up 98.7% of young people's wages in Spain

The youth emancipation rate fell to 14.5% in 2025, the worst figure on record, says Spain's Youth Council, adding that a young person must spend almost all their wages to rent a home alone.

Economy

Where in Europe do workers earn the most — and the least?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual gross average wages across Europe, based on the OECD's 2026 report. The figures reveal significant disparities both in nominal and purchasing power terms.

Economy

Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?

Taking into account nominal growth and inflation, real hourly wages declined by 3% in the EU over the past five years. Wage growth was stronger in non-euro area countries and in those with lower wage levels.

Business

European real wages near pre-COVID levels, but Iran crisis poses risks

The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies. In some countries, wages have now caught up, but in others they still lag behind.

Europe Today

Watch: Europeans are getting richer — but would your wallet agree?

"Real household income" is what you can actually swallow after taxes and inflation. In the north, high prices ate up the entire meal. In the east, wages grew fast enough to beat the bill.

Business

Minimum wages in 2026: Who earns the most in Europe?

Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026.

Economy

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

Where minimum wage earners make up the biggest share in Europe

The share of workers earning the minimum wage differs sharply across Europe. The European Commission is calling for fair and adequate pay to guarantee a decent standard of living.

Economy

Which nations have the highest and lowest minimum wages across Europe?

Euronews Business takes a close look at minimum wages across Europe, comparing both euro value and purchasing power.

Economy

Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at wage growth for the 25 largest occupations in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers

Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low.