[redleader55]

The title is inexact at best, intentionally misleading at worst.

Some countries are sampled more than others: 1. UK - 2 cities 2. France - 2 cities 3. Germany - 2 cities 4. Italy - 2 cities 5. Spain - 2 cities 6. Poland - 2 cities 7. Belgium - 2 cities 8. Hungary - 1 cities

Other European countries(either from EU, or outside) are not mentioned. EU has 27 member countries, Europe has 50 countries according to Wikipedia has 50 countries.

[EricE]

>The title is inexact at best, intentionally misleading at worst.

And why should anyone be surprised at this?

The press no longer exists to deliver "the news". They are telling a story. Not necessarily the story, but it is certainly a story. Least common denominator pablum designed for engagement and not edification.

Actually it's always been that way; they just really don't even bother trying to disguise it or pretend any more :p

[xiphias2]

This is true, but as an example in Hungary Budapest and surroundings contribute about half of all taxes, but we don't have much saying in where the money is spent (mostly on football stadiums and supporting villages/cities that vote for Fidesz).