In 2024, the average hourly labour costs in the EU rose to €33.5 from €31.9 in 2023. Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary had the lowest costs, while Luxembourg, Denmark, and Belgium had the highest. The non-business economy had the highest costs at €34.2, with construction being the lowest at €30. Overall, labour costs increased by 5.0% in the EU and 4.5% in the euro area, with notable increases in Croatia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)