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Low incomes are the main cause of precariousness

Observador10 September 2026 at 09:41

Insufficient incomes are identified as the main cause of precariousness in 10 European countries analyzed. This conclusion stands out as the most significant factor in explaining the precarious living conditions faced by millions of Europeans.

Romania has the highest rate, with 78% of precariousness cases attributed to low incomes. This data positions the country as the most affected among the nations studied regarding the relationship between insufficient wages and social vulnerability.

France comes in second place with 77% of cases associated with this cause, demonstrating that the problem is not limited to Eastern European countries, also affecting more developed economies on the continent.

Portugal presents a rate of 75%, ranking as the third most penalized country by this reality. The Portuguese figure shows that precariousness linked to insufficient incomes constitutes a significant challenge also in the Iberian and Southern European context.

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