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Cost of love: Europe’s most expensive and cheapest cities for a date

The cost of romantic dates varies widely across European cities. When income levels are taken into account, these disparities become even more evident.

Economy

Europe’s iPhone price gap: Where you'll pay the most and least

iPhone prices vary significantly both globally and across Europe, linked to differences in taxes. Turkey stands out as a nation with a hefty price tag, while Nordic countries have the highest iPhone costs within the EU.

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

Cost of living: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries

Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons.

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Economy

EU Blue Card: Where are skilled workers most welcome in Europe?

The number of EU Blue Cards issued has grown rapidly in recent years, but remains relatively low, as many countries continue to rely on their own national schemes.

Economy

Defence recruitment rises faster than overall job market in Europe

EU defence spending rose by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, driving increased labour demand across the sector. Defence job postings have outpaced the wider job market since 2022.

Economy

GenAI job postings rise across Europe: Which countries lead the way?

Job postings mentioning generative artificial intelligence have risen sharply in several European countries in the year leading up to March 2025. Yet, experts emphasise that human intelligence remains a key requirement in the workplace.

Economy

Highest-paying salaries in France: Who earns the most?

Managers and executives are among the highest-paid professionals in France, regardless of industry. But only five positions exceed an annual net salary of €100,000.

Economy

The highest-paying jobs in Germany: Data reveals top salaries

Aviation, healthcare, IT and engineering, as well as the legal and judiciary sectors hold the highest-paying jobs in Germany.

Economy

Remote work in Europe: Which countries lead the way and why?

The prevalence of home working varies significantly across Europe, linked to cultural and economic factors.

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

Why and where are weekly working hours dropping in Europe?

The amount of time spent at work across Europe is declining. Scholars attribute this trend to the rise in part-time employment and a higher proportion of women in work.

Economy

How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?

The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.

Economy

Which career in Europe will reward you with the highest salary?

Euronews Business explores the highest-paying jobs and sectors in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, based on job posting data from the hiring platform Indeed.

Healthcare

Which European countries are struggling most to meet medical needs?

Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.

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

Which countries have the highest and lowest pensions in Europe?

The future adequacy of pensions remains under pressure in the EU. Women continue to receive significantly lower pensions than men. Large disparities in pension levels persist across countries.

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

Take-home pay across Europe: What's left after taxes?

Euronews looks at how take-home pay varies across Europe, based on whether people have children and if the household has one or two earners.

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.

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