Europe's economy looks great on paper — so why are 6 in 10 people at risk of depression?

GDP stable. Inflation near target. Labour markets resilient.

That's what the data says.

But a 2025 survey of Europeans tells a different story:

  • 61% of private renters have little to no financial cushion
  • 57% are at risk of depression — driven by financial stress and housing insecurity
  • Low income households struggling to make ends meet jumped from 40% in 2023 to 61% in 2025

The economy is "recovering" — but millions haven't felt it yet.

There's a word for this gap between what leaders see and what people live.

We call it Finocracy.

This is what we discuss at Our Finocracy — the system behind the numbers, and what it means for real people.

What's your financial reality in Europe right now? Drop it below.

Posted Jun 27, 2026, 7:37 AM UTC

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