Rising housing costs in Europe are significantly impacting social plans for Christmas, with 75% of Europeans cutting back on spending to manage mortgage payments. Ireland and Hungary are particularly affected, with 90% of homebuyers tightening their budgets. Many are opting for low-key celebrations, with financial constraints leading to reduced social gatherings. The survey indicates that date nights and outings are the first to be sacrificed, with various countries experiencing different levels of impact. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)