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Economy

Wealth of nations: Gap between rich and poor in Europe widens

Wealth inequality between countries across Europe is very strong. In the EU, the difference in wealth per adult between the countries with the highest and lowest levels exceeds a factor of ten.

Business

Pensions in Europe: Which countries are best and worst for retirement?

There are significant pension disparities across Europe. Euronews Business has found a strong positive correlation between financial confidence in retirement and the level of monthly pensions.

Economy

Housing in Europe: Where do people rent more than they buy?

Switzerland and Germany have high tenancy rates with over half of their populations renting homes. Conversely, the Balkan countries demonstrate higher homeownership rates, though many homes are overcrowded.

Economy

How financially literate are Europeans? Not very - but who knows most?

EU citizens are not doing well when it comes to financial literacy. Nearly half lack an understanding of basic financial concepts, including inflation.

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Economy

Inheritance tax across Europe: How do the rules and rates vary?

Some 19 EU countries levy inheritance, gift or estate taxes. Due to the highly preferential tax treatment applying to transfers to close relatives, the majority of estates go untaxed. The percentage of total tax revenue derived from wealth transfer taxes is very low.

Business

Skill shortages in Europe: Half of applicants not qualified

Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon.

wellbeing

Where is it hardest to live in Europe with a disability?

People with no disability are less likely to be at risk of poverty than those with a disability, according to data from 34 European countries.

Economy

Where in Europe has the most wealth inequality?

Experts suggest that tax systems and home ownership rates play a significant role in the disparities of wealth between the rich and poor. Euronews takes a look.

Economy

Ranked: Which cities are Europe’s best financial hubs?

The US has five financial centres in the global top 10 while Europe only pulls in two, but how do European cities rank among themselves?

Economy

Inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest?

Annual inflation in the EU and eurozone continues to show signs of easing, with January figures showing a fall in 15 of the EU countries. However, the remaining 11 countries recorded a rise.

Economy

Where does the middle class pay the highest and lowest tax in Europe?

The tax burden on the middle class differs across the EU, as well as across the different income segments.

Travel News

Which European countries offer the most - and least - paid holiday?

EU countries must give a minimum of 20 days paid annual leave - but some member states are more generous.

18 February 2024

wellbeing

Which countries in Europe have the highest rates of underage drinking?

More than a third of adolescents in the EU reported heavy episodic drinking, twice the number of adults. It's a major issue in one country in particular.

17 February 2024

Economy

Minimum wages in Europe: How do salaries compare across the continent?

The proportion of workers earning just the minimum wage is higher than 10% in a number of countries across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the data.

5 February 2024

Economy

Where in Europe do people have the most disposable income?

There is a large income inequality in Europe. Western and Nordic states have higher disposable income on average compared to many southern and eastern countries.

3 February 2024

Climate

Where in Europe offers the biggest grants for heat pumps?

Heat pumps are expensive - but these government subsidies are making them affordable for homeowners.

21 January 2024

Economy

Student loans in Europe: Is university worth the debt?

Euronews Business looks at how fees and support systems work in higher education in Europe, particularly in the UK. We also examine how the employment of recent graduates and salaries vary by educational level.

11 January 2024

Economy

Turkey's home prices so high even central bank governor can't pay rent

"When even the head of the central bank cannot afford rent, what can public servants or minimum wage earners do?" Turkish citizens ask on social media.

Economy

Which European countries pay the least and most tax on cars?

Taxation of vehicles largely varies across Europe with environmental considerations playing a key role in some countries. Based on OECD data, Euronews Business looks at car prices before and after taxes in four different categories.

26 December 2023

Nutrition

Europe's obesity crisis: Which countries are the most impacted?

The data shows one in six Europeans with obese and over 50% of adults overweight. The rates vary from country to country but where is the problem the worst?

20 December 2023

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