In 2022, air pollution caused 357,000 deaths in the EU, primarily from PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide. Vulnerable groups include the elderly and children. North Macedonia had the highest mortality rate, followed by Serbia and Montenegro. Despite a decrease in PM2.5 deaths since 2005, air pollution remains a significant health risk and economic burden. The EU introduced stricter air quality regulations in 2024. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)