Competitiveness Europe’s productivity gap with the US: causes and fixes
European workers produce less per hour than their American counterparts, and the gap has widened. Here's what's behind it and what the EU plans to do.
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Economy Youth unemployment in Europe: the countries struggling most
Youth unemployment remains stubbornly high in parts of Europe, with stark differences between member states. Here's which countries are struggling most and why.
Economy ECB September decision: what it signals for the eurozone
The ECB's September rate decision carries significant signals for the eurozone economy. Here's what policymakers decided and what it means for businesses and households.
Economy How the EU single market affects the price of your weekly shop
The EU single market shapes what ends up on your supermarket shelves — and at what price. Here's how it affects everyday grocery costs.
Cost of Living Europe’s housing affordability crisis, explained
Across Europe, housing costs have surged far ahead of wages. Here's why the crisis has grown so severe and what governments are doing about it.
Economy What the ECB’s July rate decision means for your mortgage
The European Central Bank's July rate call has direct consequences for millions of homeowners across the eurozone. Here's what to expect.
Economy The euro turns 27: where the single currency stands in 2026
The euro was launched on 1 January 1999. Twenty-seven years on, the single currency has survived a sovereign debt crisis, a pandemic, an energy shock, and the fastest tightening cycle in its history. Here is an honest assessment of where it stands — and what its future holds.