The Local Europe

Copenhagen is home to some of Denmark’s best-paying jobs and also some of the highest living expenses. We take a closer look at what’s considered a good wage in the capital.

Denmark’s usually-stable currency was left weakened on Friday after the news that pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, a major contributor to the national economy, had suffered a 20 percent devaluation of its share price.

Unemployment has risen from 7.8 percent in the third quarter of 2023 to 8.5 percent during the same period in 2024. But will it continue to rise or will we see a drop in 2025?

With the appointment of centrist François Bayrou as France's new prime minister - the fourth PM this year - John Lichfield believes that there are reasons to hope that he may succeed in a very difficult job.

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look into questions over the fairness of Italy’s controversial tourist tax, and why the Italian education system is in dire need of a sweeping reform.

Minority coalitions are coming together in Saxony and Thuringia after state elections, while Germany currently has a minority federal government. How can they function?

The Schengen Area is set to expand as Romania and Bulgaria gain full membership. How will this historic decision impact Europe’s borderless travel zone and the EU economy?

Germany's bureaucracy can be notoriously inflexible - but what happens when a close family member is unexpectedly rejected for a visa? We spoke to a foreign worker about his recent Schengen visa ordeal and how he overcame it.

Johan Forssell, Sweden’s migration minister, has launched a 'business council' with experts from Spotify and other actors in the business sector to provide advice on how to attract highly-skilled foreigners to the country.

French public sector workers, including air traffic controllers, will walk out on Thursday - leading to flight cancellations at some of France's key airports.