Alcohol prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive? Alcohol prices differ widely across Europe, often because of taxes used to reduce alcohol-related harm. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
Part-time employment: Which countries have the highest rates and why? The world of work is constantly evolving, and so are employee habits. Part-time employment rates fluctuate dramatically across Europe, so how do countries stack up? Euronews · Dec 6, 2025
Europe’s defence landscape: Which countries spend the most? EU countries spent €343.2 billion on defence in 2024, with Germany and France together accounting for 44% of this total. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
Could the EU’s frozen-assets plan really destabilise European bond markets? EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine have prompted warnings that the move could push up government borrowing costs. But experts told Euronews Business that any impact on European debt markets is likely to be limited. Euronews · Nov 29, 2025
Global Financial Inclusion Index: Which countries offer the best access to financial services? Switzerland and the Nordic countries offer the best access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet people’s needs in Europe. The UK ranks highest among the top five economies. Euronews · Nov 16, 2025
Equivalised net income across Europe: Where do households earn the most? Despite shared values and culture across Europe, significant income disparities persist. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power, but substantial differences remain. Euronews · Nov 9, 2025
Entrepreneurship in Europe: Where are firms thriving and barely surviving? Running a business is an occupation full of risks and rewards, and some European countries are riskier than others for entrepreneurs. Euronews · Nov 1, 2025
Pay transparency in Europe: Which countries are leading or lagging? EU Member States are required to implement the Pay Transparency Directive by 7 June 2026. However, many have yet to take action. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the progress so far. Euronews · Oct 21, 2025
Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country? From budget-friendly bicycles to expensive cars, Euronews Business takes a closer look at how the price levels of personal transport equipment vary across Europe, revealing the most and least expensive countries. Euronews · Oct 18, 2025
House prices across Europe: Which countries have the highest increases? House prices in EU countries mostly rose year-on-year from April to June, with the largest jumps seen in countries like Portugal and Bulgaria. Euronews · Oct 7, 2025
Revenues from corporate income tax in Europe: Which countries collect the most? The share of corporate income tax in total tax revenues and GDP varies widely across Europe, reflecting differences in national tax policies. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the shares, rates, and what they mean. Euronews · Sep 27, 2025
UK Tube strike: Train drivers earn more than barristers and judges The Tube strike in London has had a major impact on commuters as transport union members fight for better pay and conditions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at salaries in the rail sector, comparing them with a range of other professions. Euronews · Sep 11, 2025
Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024. Euronews · Sep 10, 2025
Academic research shows UK gender gap underestimated in official data for decades The gender pay gap in the UK is more than twice that of France and Spain. New research suggests the gap is one percentage point higher than official figures. Euronews · Sep 6, 2025
Euronews · Aug 28, 2025 Where in Europe is best for international students to work while they study? Euronews Business takes a closer look at work permit rules and average wages for international students in Europe.
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Tax revenue as a share of GDP in Europe: Which countries collect the most? Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest.
Euronews · Aug 25, 2025 Over 1 million jobs are vacant in Germany: Which countries have the most job vacancies in Europe? There are over 1 million vacant jobs in Germany, 750,000 in the UK, and 500,000 in France. Euronews Business takes a closer look at job vacancy rates and numbers across Europe.
Euronews · Aug 12, 2025 Years at work: Which European countries have the longest average working life? The average number of years Europeans spend working is increasing across continent, but the numbers still vary hugely. Euronews Business compares the data to explain why.
Euronews · Aug 11, 2025 Family benefits in Europe: Which countries offer the best social security? Family social security benefits help tackle child poverty, but government spend per person varies widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue.
Euronews · Aug 6, 2025 Europe’s job market: Which sector has the most job postings? Top 20 revealed Installation & maintenance, sales and management rank among the top five sectors in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, according to job postings on Indeed.
Euronews · Jul 27, 2025 Educated but still unemployed: How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe? Unemployment rates are higher among the general population than among university graduates across Europe—except in Turkey. Euronews Business looks at the data.
Euronews · Jul 25, 2025 The UK’s weak economic growth and Brexit: Is the worst over? The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has left lasting impacts on the country’s economy. While many of the repercussions appear to be longstanding, including low productivity, Euronews Business asked experts whether they think the worst is over.
Euronews · Jul 24, 2025 Energy, water, and waste: How much do Europeans pay for household bills? Monthly basic utility costs vary hugely across Europe. The share of average net salaries spent on these essentials is also a key indicator. Euronews Business takes a closer look at both.
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 Can you afford to live here? Europe’s cities ranked by rent-to-salary ratio Euronews Business takes a close look at net salaries and the rent for one-bedroom flats in European city centres to reveal the best and worst rent-to-salary ratios across Europe.
Euronews · Jul 19, 2025 No holiday for 42 million EU workers: Where is holiday the most unaffordable in Europe? 15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty.