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Future of Economic Progress
As Greece emerges from bailout, here are 5 things you need to know
The biggest bailout in history has just come to an end. What does it mean for the future of the Greek economy?
Education, Gender and Work
Only 20% of US kids study a language in school - compared to 92% in Europe
Of the 29 European nations that are ranked, 24 have a foreign language learning rate of at least 80%.
International Trade and Investment
This is the impact of the EU on trade
New research explores the impact of EU integration on trade.
European Union
This European country dared to resist austerity -now it's thriving
Portugal has experienced a few years of constant economic change.
European Union
After nearly a decade, the EU's unemployment rate is returning to pre-recession levels
New data shows that the EU unemployment rate was 7.1% in the first quarter of 2018.
Financial and Monetary Systems
How can the ECB prepare for the next economic downturn?
The financial institution may need to change to keep prices stable.
Global Economic Imbalances
How will regional inequality affect the European economy?
We must unleash the economic potential of poorer regions, argue the authors.
Role of Religion
Iceland is building its first Nordic paganist temple in 1000 years
Nordic paganism - Ásatrúarfélagið - is Iceland's fastest growing religion.
European Union
Denmark has a 4-day festival where people meet with political leaders
For four days a year at Folkemødet in Denmark, people can mingle with politicians and ask them difficult questions face-to-face.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This Dutch football stadium creates its own energy and stores it in electric car batteries
This Amsterdam stadium has just switched on Europe's largest commercial energy storage system using electric car batteries.
Future of Energy
Sweden to reach its 2030 renewable energy target this year
Sweden is on target to meet one of its renewable energy targets years ahead of schedule, and it’s thanks in part to wind turbines.
European Union
What matters most to young Europeans?
Human rights and peace are the most important social issues for young Europeans, according to a survey of more than 6,000 of them across seven EU countries.
International Trade and Investment
Trade wars won’t fix globalization. Here’s why
How can countries really reap the economic and social benefits of global value chains, while avoiding inequality and environmental damage?
France
France has opened Europe's first solar panel recycling plant
Thousands of tonnes of ageing solar panels are set to reach the end of their life in coming years.
European Union
What's next for the European Union?
Next year's European Parliament elections could shape the future of politics in the region, says Kemal Derviş.