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Europe’s R&D defence spending surges amid Ukraine war. Which EU country splurges the most?

Defence research and development spending in the EU has risen by 90% over the past five years. Experts link this surge to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

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Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge

Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.

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The share of minimum wage earners across Europe – from highest to lowest

The share of workers earning the minimum wage differs sharply across Europe. The European Commission is calling for fair and adequate pay to guarantee a decent standard of living.

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EU salaries surge by 5.2% in 2024: Where did they climb the most?

The average full-time salary in the EU was €39,800 in 2024, according to Eurostat, showing increases in each country.

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Electricity and gas prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?

Electricity and natural gas prices for households have diverged sharply across Europe in 2025, with some countries facing bills several times higher than others, according to new Eurostat data.

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Europe is getting older: Can enlargement bring new life to the EU?

The EU’s population is expected to peak at around 453 million in 2026, before beginning a gradual decline. By 2100, if migration remains at zero, Eurostat projects that the EU’s population will have fallen by 34%, significantly affecting the labour force.

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House sales in Europe: Which markets are growing, which are slowing?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at European housing market trends, focusing on home sales and the factors driving them.

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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.

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Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee pay satisfaction in Europe

Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most others? What's the uncomfortable truth about worker pay in Finland? A new survey reveals where workers are happiest with their pay.

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'Patriotic' travel: Which Europeans are least likely to leave their home turf?

Do the French really hate trying local cuisine abroad? Who are the most 'sedentary' travellers? New data on EU tourists shows where and how they spend their travel budget.

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Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest?

Is southern Europe bridging the employment gap with the north? Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian regions are showing significant job rate growth.

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Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest across Europe?

Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe.

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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.

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Greece's parliament approves bill extending working hours despite nationwide protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

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Employment of recent university graduates in Europe: Which countries offer the best job prospects?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.

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EU proposes steel industry protections, rattling UK manufacturers

The European Union has proposed cutting free-trade quotas on steel by 47%, adding significant tariffs on imports from countries like China, India, Turkey, and the United Kingdom

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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.

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Solar became the EU’s main source of electricity for the first time this June

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

The Independent UK

Solar becomes main source of electricity in the EU for first time

More than half of the EU’s electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from renewable energy

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Watch the video: Where in Europe are industrial product prices rising the most?

An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy.

The Conversation

Inside the new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets in the EU

More and more electronics are being sold in the EU, contributing to waste generation. According to Eurostat, the amount of electrical and electronic equipment on the market increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2012 to 14.4 million tonnes in 2022. However, while the amount of total e-waste collected in the bloc also…

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Watch the video - Buying necessities: What are the most unequal countries in Europe?

In some regions, mostly in Eastern Europe, more than a quarter of the population cannot afford to purchase items considered essential for an adequate quality of life.

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Fact check: Which country is the safest in Europe?

European countries are often touted as some of the safest in the world, and various rankings indeed consistently place them at the top of the list.

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Hidden unemployment in Europe: Which countries face the greatest labour market slack?

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

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