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Household incomes of young Europeans: France in 11th place, gap with the rest of the population growing across 28 countries

Euronews, based on Eurostat data, compared the median equivalised household income of Europeans aged 18–24: in France it stands at €23,850 against an EU average of €21,482. In 28 of 34 countries, young people live in households with an income below the national median level, and experts warn that the figures distort reality due to late moving out from parents. Euronews, based on Eurostat data, compared the median equivalised household income of Europeans aged 18–24: in France it stands at €23,850 against the EU average of €21,482. In 28 of 34 countries, young people live in households with an income below the national median level, and experts warn that the figures distort reality due to young people moving out of their parents' homes late.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Economy

Eurozone government debt rises to 88.8% of GDP: Italy nearly catches up with Greece, French bond yields exceed 5%

According to Eurostat, in the second quarter the government debt of the 21 eurozone countries reached 88.8% of GDP, up from 87.3% a year earlier. Greece remains the debt leader (140.8%), but Italy has come close to it (139.9%). France's debt rose to 119.1% of GDP, and the yield on its 10-year bonds exceeded 5% for the first time since 2002.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Number of Russians in the EU grew by 105 thousand since the start of the war in Ukraine

According to Eurostat, by the end of 2025, 876.6 thousand Russian citizens were legally residing in the EU — 13.6% more than in 2021. The largest Russian communities are in Germany, Spain and Estonia, while in Latvia, Estonia and the Czech Republic their numbers have declined. Researchers identify at least four waves of emigration since February 2022.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
Economy

Women hold 30.3% of leadership positions in Germany, lagging behind the EU average

According to Eurostat data published by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, in 2025 women held 30.3% of leadership positions in the country, compared with an EU average of 35.9%. Over ten years, the share grew by only one percentage point, while the EU average rose by four. At the same time, the share of women among those employed in Germany is above the European average, and in the government it stands at 42.6%.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read