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In which EU countries are people most at risk of poverty?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.
Are women overtaking men in cultural employment in the EU?
The year 2024 marks the lowest gender gap in cultural employment in the last decade. However, men still earned more than women in 26 member states.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
What are the European elections and how do they work?
Do you have questions about the upcoming European elections? This explainer is for you.
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