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Briefing: Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

Strategic angle: The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 31, 2026|1 MIN READ|MONEY

Wages in some European countries have caught up to pre-pandemic levels.

Inflation continues to impact purchasing power across the continent.

The ongoing crisis in Iran poses risks to economic stability.