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As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away?

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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Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.

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Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?

In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.

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Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

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Poland's debt climbs above €500bn as borrowing reaches record pace

Poland is now among the fastest-indebting countries in the European Union. According to the latest Eurostat data, only Finland and Bulgaria recorded a larger increase in the public debt-to-GDP ratio in the first quarter of 2026.

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Cost of pay gap in the EU: Women earn €3,900 less than men a year

Women working in the EU lose €358 billion a year due to the gender pay gap, amounting to almost €3,900 per person, as several European countries missed the bloc's Pay Transparency Directive deadline.

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Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?

From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.

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Where are Europe's households most indebted? Not where you would think

Europe's household debt map reveals a surprising north-south divide. Discover the latest Eurostat figures and the 10 most indebted countries.

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Where is the EU's population growing the most?

Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all.

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Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

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Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the bloc

Non-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it?

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Europe's top holiday destinations compared: Where are food, drinks and hotels cheapest?

Where will your holiday money go furthest? A Euronews Business analysis of prices across seven of Europe's most popular holiday destinations found that Turkey is the cheapest overall, but the most expensive for alcohol, while Portugal offers the best value for accommodation and restaurants.

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Retired but still working: Where in Europe is financial necessity the biggest reason?

Around 13% of pensioners in the EU continue working. Financial necessity is a significant reason, but experts point to other factors too, such as changing norms, changing demography and enduring labour shortages.

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Overtourism: Where are locals being priced out by rising rents?

Greeks, Italians and Spaniards have endured some of the highest rent hikes since 2019, ranging from €200 to €300 a year, and no, it has nothing to do with energy or construction prices.

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Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46%

The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?

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EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

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Where do workers take home the smallest share of their salaries in Europe?

The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep? Euronews takes a closer look.

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Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

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Millions have spare rooms as Europe's housing crisis grows. Which countries lead?

One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties.

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Average rents across European capitals: Eurostat reveals the most expensive countries

Housing accounts for the largest share of household spending, but rents vary dramatically across Europe. Eurostat's latest data show which cities are the most expensive for tenants and where renting remains relatively affordable.

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What's the average age of first-time homebuyers across Europe?

Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, based on exclusive data provided by RE/MAX.

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Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live

A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others.

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Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks

People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.

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Internet access: Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU?

Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal?

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Eurozone economy shrinks by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026

The 21-member euro area has entered negative territory for the first time in over a year, with a dramatic Irish contraction masking more nuanced performances across the bloc's major economies.

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