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Which cities are the most expensive to buy an apartment in Europe?
The price per square metre of buying an apartment in city centres differs widely across Europe.
EU GDP shares: Which countries are rising and which are falling?
The share of each EU country in the bloc’s total GDP changes over time. The Debate looks at how these shares have evolved over the past 20 years.
Why is UK football club hiring booming, with data analyst roles surging?
Football clubs in the UK are advertising more jobs than ever, with recruitment rising sharply in recent years and the share of data and analytics roles growing significantly.
Heatwaves and wildfires: Which EU countries have the most firefighters?
Firefighters are becoming increasingly important as wildfires affect more countries across Europe.
Battery-only electric cars on the rise in Europe: Which countries lead?
The share of newly registered battery-only electric passenger cars is rising significantly in many European countries, but their share of the total car fleet remains very low in many countries.
Wildfires in Europe: Is 2026 already the worst year on record?
As of early August, 2026 is the worst year for several European countries over the last 15 years in terms of cumulative area burnt by wildfires.
Holiday affordability in Europe: Where can people afford a break?
More Europeans can afford a week-long holiday, but the trend is not universal. Five countries have seen the share unable to afford a holiday increase, including Germany and three Nordic countries.
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.
Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?
The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.
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.
iPhone 17 Pro prices: How Europe compares with the US and the world
The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.
Wealth per adult rankings: How does Europe compare with the world’s richest countries?
The average wealth per adult in Western Europe is less than half that of the US. European countries perform better in median wealth, while the US drops significantly.
The majority of AI jobs now sit outside technological occupations in Europe
AI-labelled job titles in postings have been increasing rapidly across Europe. However, these opportunities are no longer limited to AI or data jobs as most are now in non-tech positions.
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.
Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?
Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand.
Real wages are still below 2021 levels in a third of European countries analysed
Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe.
Europe's energy use for cooling doubled in six years: Which countries use the most?
The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.
Europe's top holiday destinations compared: Where are food, drinks and hotels cheapest?
Where will your holiday money go furthest? A The Debate 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…
France adds a new millionaire every 15 minutes. How does Europe compare?
Eastern Europe recorded the fastest growth in dollar millionaires in percentage terms, while the UK, France and Spain ranked just behind the US in the number of new millionaires added.
House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?
House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.
Gender pay gap vs pension gap across Europe: Why inequality gets worse in retirement?
The gender pension gap in the EU is more than double the gender pay gap. Experts point to additional factors, including gaps in hours worked and contribution years, which largely result from gender roles and unpaid care work.
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.
Young and wealthy: Where does Europe’s youth hold the most net wealth?
The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 varies widely, standing at €24,600 in the euro area.