Migration in Europe — cutting through the myths
The debate around migration in the EU is often full of emotions, oversimplifications, and stereotypes. Yet data tells a more nuanced story. Understanding the real numbers behind migration helps us see how policies are shaped — and how they affect millions of people living across Europe.
Chemistry of equal opportunities: internships in the chemical industry
The European Alliance for Apprentices (EAfA) aims to make France’s chemical industry more sustainable, inclusive, and ready for the green transition. The key question is whether these ambitious promises translate into real change or remain mostly a tool of public relations.
Sweden’s secret to tackling gangs: Malmö’s surprising results
Can the cycle of gang violence be broken by combining tough enforcement with offers of help? Sweden’s “Group Violence Intervention” (GVI), known in Malmö as “Sluta skjut,” seems to suggest it can.
Google vs DMA: new play store fees as a tactic to avoid EU sanctions
Are Google’s recent changes to Play Store fees really about protecting users, or are they more about safeguarding the company’s financial interests?
Plastics everywhere: the EU’s big problem
The European Union has been trying for years to reduce the harmful impact of plastics, but data from 2022 shows that the path toward a truly sustainable system is still far from complete.
Fico’s talks with Putin in China and Zelensky in Slovakia within the same week
Slovak Prime Minister went to China as the only EU member country’s leader, talked to Russian president Vladimir Putin and in the same week came back to Slovakia and met with Zelensky.
EU response to mass layoffs: support or just a band-aid?
When major companies close their doors and thousands lose their jobs, how should the European Union respond?
Can AI save the European welfare model? How artificial intelligence could help solve the demographic crisis
Europe is aging fast — and the workforce is shrinking. But what if the solution to this looming crisis isn’t just more people, but smarter ways of working?
