The cost of living is increasing in several EU countries
92% confidence
EconomyEuropean Union
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The MEP's statement about cost of living was made in the broader context of labor rights being under attack and wage degradation, which are separate claims not verified here.
Inflation data for April 2026 was a flash estimate available at the time of the speech, showing further increase to 3.0% in the euro area.
Specific countries with highest inflation rates in 2025 included Romania (6.8%), Estonia (4.8%), Croatia (4.4%), and Hungary (4.4%).
Sources
PrimaryEurostat - European CommissionEuro area annual inflation rate was 2.6% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February 2026. EU annual inflation was 2.8% in March 2026.
PrimaryEurostat - European CommissionEuro area annual inflation expected to be 3.0% in April 2026, up from 2.6% in March 2026.
PrimaryEurostat - Statistics ExplainedIn 2025, the highest annual inflation rates among EU countries were recorded in Romania (6.8%), Estonia (4.8%), and Croatia and Hungary (each 4.4%).