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How have cuts to humanitarian aid impacted the sector?
The humanitarian aid sector is reliant on a relatively small number of large donor, rendering it vulnerable to shocks.
What are the most urgent issues EU citizens want to see tackled?
Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by 2050.
Do young Europeans believe in democracy?
Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one.
What's happening online as the Commission cracks down on hate speech?
As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online sphere behaving?
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How many economic losses from climate extremes has Europe suffered?
As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards.
EU now imports more LNG than pipeline gas: Is it bad for the climate?
The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?
How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?
Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?
Real-estate luxury: This Spanish city is now the world's hottest hub
For the first time, Madrid and Milan have knocked Paris, London and New York off the top spots.
Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?
As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while Romania is the least expensive for fruits, vegetables and potatoes.
Majority of UK today would vote to stay in the EU, new poll reveals
Additionally, more than half of the participants would like to vote in a new referendum at some point in the next 25 years, according to the latest YouGov poll.
How does Europe’s defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?
Europe's military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities.
How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?
Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.
The EU-Israel trade relationship in numbers
As an EU review finds "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations in Gaza, the EU-Israel Association Agreement is now under scrutiny. However, concrete action is not expected to be taken until foreign ministers meet in July.
'Nanny states': The most interventionist European countries ranked
Turkey, Lithuania, Hungary and the UK have some of the harshest restrictions on soft drinks, smoking and junk food.
Economic and health barriers holding back parenthood, UNFPA claims
One in four people lives in a country where the population has likely peaked. A new study shows that low fertility rates result more from a lack of choices than personal decisions.
Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?
Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.
Could Europe bring in top research talent from the US?
As Trump continues to cut research funding, a new analysis shows that up to a fifth of researchers in top US universities have previously studied in Europe, raising the question of how to attract them back to the EU.
Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners
In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.
These are the most expensive toll routes in Europe for motorists
The Eurotunnel crossing tops the list, making it Europe's most expensive toll route. Meanwhile, many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable options to hit the open road.
Europe top tech hubs: Paris tops London as Kyiv emerges as rising star
Meanwhile, Kyiv is positioning itself as the most important rising star in the European tech ecosystem.
The best European countries for women to work and live in in 2025
Three Nordic countries top the list for women to work and live in, while two southern European countries are at the bottom, according to a recent study.
Fewer journalists but more publishers in the EU: Is it because of AI?
Journalists remain under pressure with huge burnout rates. Some of them are turning to completely different jobs, like bartending and deliveries, to make ends meet.
Where are children more vulnerable to poverty in the EU?
In 2024, children faced a higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than adults. However, there was a small decrease of 0.6% in the number of children facing this risk in the EU from 2023 to 2024.
Holiday planning: Where and how are you most likely to get scammed?
The travel industry is among the sectors considered "most susceptible to fraud." New research reveals the most common scams in some of the world's top travel destinations.
What is the level of public support for Israel in Western Europe?
New research shows that public support for, and sympathy toward, Israel has reached new lows in six key Western European countries since 2016.
Champions League: These are all the records broken by PSG
As teams prepare to jet off to America for the FIFA Club World Cup, it's time to take stock of Europe's record-breaking 2024-25 football season.
Infant mortality in the EU: An unexpectedly bleak picture
Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates.
These are the top five largest growing jobs in the next five years
Demand for manual labour is likely to stay the highest overall, but digital jobs are projected to grow at the fastest pace. Meanwhile, many clerk and administrative roles could be cut.
How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year?
Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%.
Working week: Where in Europe people clock the most and least hours?
The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare?
EU uses record-low energy amid efficiency gains and renewables surge
The EU's gross available energy fell by 4.1% in 2023, but Europe is now doing more with less. Renewables now supply 19.5% of energy, with Nordic countries leading the transition.
Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?
Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.
Which European countries are achieving the highest education levels?
Eurostat’s latest figures reveal that Europeans are better educated than ever with women outperforming men in almost every country across the 27-member bloc.
Unemployment in EU going down among all age groups except young people
The good news is that long-term unemployment has reached its lowest level on record across the EU.
Do Europeans think World War III is imminent?
As geopolitical stability continues to be undermined, the prospect of another global conflict haunts many Europeans.
Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary?
Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.
LGBTQ+ rights: These are the most and least progressive EU countries
A new ranking shows how European countries are progressing when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with the UK and Hungary seeing the biggest drops.
Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?
EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.
Where do Western Europeans stand on nuclear weapons?
With the US distancing itself from Europe, EU allies are trying to work out how to extend their nuclear umbrella. But where does public opinion in Western Europe stand on the issue?
Eurovision: The contest's strongest geopolitical alliances
The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.
Which country is most likely to win Eurovision according to history?
New data analysed the typical Eurovision winner between 1956 and 2024 ahead of the Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland.
Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday?
The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it?
What is the state of prisons across the EU?
In the EU, 13 member states reported overcrowded prison cells. Poland, Hungary, and Czechia have the highest prisoner rates in the EU.
Gas prices climb in EU for first time since 2022. Who pays more?
Prices are now the highest on record but this time tax hikes are to blame.