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Summer is holiday time for many people in Europe, but stays away are also a privilege that many cannot afford.

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Video. How many EU citizens are unable to afford a holiday away?

Updated: 07/08/2026 - 9:01 GMT+2

The number of EU citizens who can afford a week off varies across the bloc, with the rising costs of accommodation, transport, and food cited as reasons for holiday poverty.

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