English

wealth

Economy

Europe’s wealth divide: Where are adults richest and poorest?

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More about this topic

Economy

Switzerland weighs up billionaire tax to help fight climate crisis

Switzerland, known as a haven for the super rich, will soon vote on whether to introduce a steep inheritance tax.

Economy

Top economists call on world leaders to set up inequality panel

As the G20 prepares to discuss global inequality, prominent economists are calling for a dedicated international panel, arguing that unchecked wealth gaps are undermining stability and trust.

Business

Musk could become world's first trillionaire in new Tesla pay package

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion stock compensation plan, despite opposition and declining sales.

Economy

Climbing the ladder: Wealth mobility is eluding Britain's middle class

Britain’s total household wealth has risen dramatically, but it would still take an average worker 52 years of saving their full pay to catch up with the top 10%.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sport

Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer

After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.

Economy

Which European countries have the most billionaires?

Europe is home to over one-fifth of the world’s billionaires. Germany leads the continent and ranks fourth globally in billionaire numbers.

Climate

Inequality fuels climate crisis: EU countries among those responsible

Climate goals will remain “out of reach” unless lifestyle-related carbon footprints are considerably slashed, a new report warns.

Business

Elon Musk's fortune briefly jumped to a record $500 billion

The CEO of Tesla saw his fortune rise as the EV maker's shares jumped on the stock market, adding billions to Musk's fortune.

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Several European countries have repealed wealth taxes in recent decades.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.

Europe News

Zucman tax: Is taxing Europe's ultra rich really a good idea?

The debate over the so-called Zucman tax on fortunes of more than €100 million is causing a stir in France, part of a wider debate in Europe on how much the ultra wealthy should be taxed.

Economy

French billionaire Bernard Arnault slams wealth tax as 'deadly'

Politicians in France reacted to heated comments from the country’s richest man after Arnault called the Zucman tax a way to "destroy the French economy".

Business

Musk buys Tesla stock - could he become the first global trillionaire?

The CEO of Tesla is making a public show of confidence in the company's future, as the EV maker's success could allow him to become the world's first trillionaire.

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.

Business

The world's richest person: Larry Ellison briefly replaced Elon Musk

Oracle's shares soared over 40% on Wednesday before slipping slightly, boosting co-founder Larry Ellison's fortune beyond the Tesla CEO's wealth for a few hours.

Economy

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

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?