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Young people's household income in Europe: How does France compare?

Households with young people aged 18 to 24 generally have lower equivalised disposable income, but experts note that this may not show the full picture.

Euronews · Oct 26

Grocery prices across Europe: Where is food most expensive and why?

Grocery prices vary widely across Europe. Bread can cost more than three times as much in one country as in another. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the differences and what drives them.

Euronews · Oct 24

Leisure out of reach for one in eight people in the EU: Where is the problem biggest?

From sport to cinema trips, regular leisure activities are out of reach for around 46 million people in the EU. Income helps explain the gap between countries, but it does not tell the whole story.

Euronews · Oct 18

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

Euronews · Oct 8

Where in Europe is data centre hiring growing fastest – and why do these jobs pay more?

Several European countries have seen a significant rise in data centre job postings in recent months. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the reasons behind the growth, including why these roles offer higher pay.

Euronews · Oct 2

Before the Iran war vs now: How much of a worker’s wage is needed to fill a 50-litre tank?

A 50-litre diesel tank costs the equivalent of 15.4% of Bulgaria’s gross monthly minimum wage, compared with 3.8% in Luxembourg, as fuel prices have risen since the Iran war began.

Euronews · Oct 1

Food prices vs minimum wages: Where in Europe has pay kept up?

Euronews Business compares five years of food price rises and minimum wage changes in 26 European countries to see where workers on the lowest pay can afford more food than they could in 2021.

Euronews · Sep 27

Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes

Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations, and what is driving the shift.

Euronews · Sep 23

EU fuel prices hit records as ECB experts see diesel margins peak in October

EU petrol and diesel prices hit record highs this week, according to the European Commission. Refining margins—the cost of turning crude oil into fuel—are partly to blame, and prices could remain elevated as ECB experts tell Euronews that diesel margins are expected to peak only in October.

Euronews · Sep 19

Expected years in retirement: For how long do Europeans receive their pensions?

The expected years after retirement age differ widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at current retirement ages and how long Europeans can expect to receive their pension.

Euronews · Sep 18