inequality

Economy

How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?

The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.

13/06/2025

Europe in Motion

What are Europe's most unequal countries?

Over a fifth of the EU's population is currently at risk of poverty or social exclusion, says a new damning Eurostat report on living conditions. The document also highlights huge income inequalities in the Baltic states and southern Europe.

28/10/2024

Health news

Young people call for mental health services to address racism

UK mental health services should address racial inequality, charities and young people say in a new report.

22/10/2024

Health news

Using food delivery apps linked to obesity risk and lower-level jobs

Could how you purchase food online be linked to your social position and likelihood of obesity? New research from the UK suggests it might be.

21/08/2024

Culture news

New UK national centre for writing is proposed in Newcastle

A charity has proposed a new writing centre in the north of England to train up a new generation of talent and redress the balance of publishing power from London.

25/07/2024

Economy

Wealth of nations: Gap between rich and poor in Europe widens

Wealth inequality between countries across Europe is very strong. In the EU, the difference in wealth per adult between the countries with the highest and lowest levels exceeds a factor of ten.

04/06/2024

Economy

Inheritance tax across Europe: How do the rules and rates vary?

Some 19 EU countries levy inheritance, gift or estate taxes. Due to the highly preferential tax treatment applying to transfers to close relatives, the majority of estates go untaxed. The percentage of total tax revenue derived from wealth transfer taxes is very low.

16/04/2024

Economy

Where in Europe has the most wealth inequality?

Experts suggest that tax systems and home ownership rates play a significant role in the disparities of wealth between the rich and poor. Euronews takes a look.

01/04/2024

Climate

‘Taylor Swift effect’ pushes Brazil to take action on heat waves

The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law.

25/03/2024

Green News

Fighting gender inequality crucial to tackle climate crisis, says UN

The fight against gender inequality is crucial to combating food insecurity and the climate crisis, says latest FAO report.

05/03/2024

Business

World’s five richest men double their fortunes as poorest lose money

A concentration of global corporate and monopoly power is contributing to deepening inequality which is making the richest richer and the poorest poorer.

15/01/2024

Economy

Global unemployment expected to grow this year, despite dip in 2023

The International Labour Organization warns that global unemployment may increase in 2024, alongside persisting inflation and economic woes in G20 states.

10/01/2024

Climate

Europe is getting hotter. Are cities prepared for what lays ahead?

2023 was Earth's hottest year on record. With 2024 expected to be even warmer, is Europe prepared for what lays ahead?

29/12/2023

Economy

Why are UK workers losing thousands of pounds?

Average UK households are £8,300 poorer than their counterparts in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE.

04/12/2023

Green News

Richest 10% of Europeans cause as much pollution as poorest 50%

A damning new report from Oxfam calls for a European wealth tax as the contribution of the EU’s richest to the climate crisis is laid bare.

20/11/2023

Culture news

Why Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales still should resign

The earth moved and many people felt their knees tremble as the chief of Spain's football federation clasped Jenni Hermoso's head and kissed her on the lips. But there was certainly no romance in the air. Marta Rodriguez Martinez says Luis Rubiales deserves a red card for his bad behaviour.

25/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the Pakistani headmaster whose classroom is a park

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17/07/2023

Europe News

World leaders gather to tackle the climate crisis via finanical means

International political and business leaders are discussing reforms to the global financial system to better tackle climate and poverty challenges.

22/06/2023

Green News

Here's how a tax on the rich could help us deal with climate change

Billionaires are responsible for vast amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. How could taxing them could help countries struggling with climate change.

15/04/2023

Green News

Rich people's swimming pools are driving city water shortages

Social inequalities are driving urban water shortages at least as much as climate change or population growth.

11/04/2023