A new study reveals that life expectancy in Europe has been declining since the COVID-19 pandemic, following a decade of stagnation. While Europeans born today can expect to live into their 80s, the gains in longevity have slowed significantly since 2011 due to rising deaths from heart disease and other health issues. The pandemic exacerbated these trends, with countries like Greece and England experiencing the largest decreases in life expectancy. The study suggests that government policies promoting healthy lifestyles and access to healthcare could help reverse these trends. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)