The Eurostat data reveals a stark contrast in living conditions across Europe, with 27.5 million EU citizens facing severe deprivation, particularly in Eastern Europe. Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece have the highest rates of deprivation, although Romania and Bulgaria have shown improvement. In contrast, some Nordic countries report much lower rates. The data highlights the challenges of living in deprivation, which affects basic amenities and comfort levels. Regions like the Greek Ionian islands and Italy's Calabria show alarming rates of deprivation, while demographic trends indicate young men are most affected. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)