Explore context
European Union
Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
4th Industrial Revolution
Industry
Economy
Global Issue
European Union
Explore context
European Union
How Europe beat the financial crisis – and the risks it still faces
Europe is booming, but here are the big three economic risks that could lie ahead.
Geo-economics
The global liberal order is in trouble - can it be salvaged, or will it be replaced?
Brexit, protectionism, fake news, the rise of China … the future of liberal democracy and open markets has never looked so imperilled. Can the West can bounce back and, if not, what will ...
Gender Parity
Where in Europe are gender wage gaps lowest?
Across the continent, women continue to earn less than men. This chart shows the size of the gap, and the countries making the most progress.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Where in Europe have wages fallen most?
Workers across the EU are still feeling the effects of the economic crisis.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Where in Europe have wages fallen most?
Workers across the EU are still feeling the effects of the economic crisis.
Germany
Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor
After months of negotiations, German lawmakers have once again voted for Angela Merkel has their Chancellor.
Innovation
The state of research and innovation in Europe in 7 charts
Europe is a research powerhouse and a global leader in high-quality science but is falling behind its international counterparts in entrepreneurship and investment.
Workforce and Employment
This country works the longest hours in Europe
They put in an average of 42.3 hours a week, compared with the Dutch, who work 30.3, according to Eurostat data.
Global Governance
When citizens set the budget: lessons from ancient Greece
Today elected representatives take the tough decisions about public finances behind closed doors. In doing so, democratic politicians rely on the advice of financial bureaucrats, who, oft...
European Union
An island of stability: How the Eurozone can maintain its resilience
Daniel Gros explores how the Eurozone, despite global uncertainty, has entered a period of stability, and discusses how it can stay there.
Migration
Scandinavian countries are copying Canada's approach to immigration
While Scandinavian countries are often policy-models, when it comes to immigration they've been learning from Canada.
Decarbonizing Energy
These two countries are the reason the EU is hitting its ambitious renewable energy targets
At the current rate of growth, the European bloc can increase the proportion of renewables in its electricity mix to 50% by 2030, according to a new report.
European Union
Brexit can be reversed if public opinion shifts, says Tony Blair
Britain's former prime minister says the decision could be reversed, if that's what the public want.
European Union
Here's how a smart water grid could stop global warming
By chanelling surplus heat to where it is needed rather than releasing it into the environment, we could limit temperature rises and energy consumption at a stroke
European Union
Macron, Merkel, Mnuchin and Ma. Here's your round-up of Davos Day 2
And beyond the alliterative line-up, there were great moments with Google's Sundar Pichai, China's Liu He and Zimbabwe's newly elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa.