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And the world’s heaviest drinkers are…Europeans
A brand new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that citizens in European nations are inclined to devour extra alcohol in comparison with other countries outside the region. In keeping with this research, adults in EU member states…
Europe is the Leading Development Donor
In 2018, the EU and its Member States donated more than € billion to help eradicate poverty and inequalities. This means that Europe donated almost 57% of all global foreign aid - and by far, the most aid worldwide. By comparison,…
Let us talk about democracy at the workplace
Democracy at the workplace has a number of benefits, but over all, it is linked to human dignity. The trade unions exist to safeguard basic human rights. Workers are…
The link between climate change and the immigration crisis in the Mediterranean
The dangers that climate change brings and the need to help those who try to cross the Mediterranean are interlinked. Many are concerned that when they discuss the link between migration…
Demographic outlook for the European Union 2019
Demography matters. The economy, labour market, healthcare, pensions, the environment, intergenerational fairness and election results – they are all driven by demography. The European Union (EU) has seen its population grow…
Protecting migrant workers from exploitation in the EU
The European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) engages in legal and social science research to pinpoint practices within the EU that show promise in their adherence, promotion and respect…
Bridging the digital gap among the elderly
The ever increasing presence of technology in today’s modern world is not only leading to a digital gap between generations, which is becoming ever more visible, but also among the…
Why is it so hard for me to throw books away?
Lately, I made a big effort to organise the papers I have lying around the house. I worked at a good pace and managed to clear up most of…
European Commission Considers New Laws Over Facial Recognition
As more organisations consider or deploy facial recognition systems in public places, the European Commission is considering laws that would give citizens rights over their facial recognition data. There…
New measures in the offing to reduce road accidents, fatalities in the EU
The new rules for safer roads in the EU, adopted on April 16, will make advanced safety equipment mandatory in all new road vehicles sold on the EU market. They are…