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The Davos Agenda 2021
People have more children in the north of Europe than the south. Here’s why
Fertility in the North of Europe, is much higher than in the South a trend that has been persistent for a number of decades and differing government policy could be why.
European Union
Fall asleep in Vienna, wake up in Paris – Europe’s night trains make a comeback
Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria bring back routes for night trains. Travelling by rail emits much less carbon per kilometre than going by air or road.
Healthy Futures
These charts show that even before COVID, most children weren’t doing enough exercise
Only one in four 11-year-olds in the EU manage one hour of exercise a day, while 76% of US children are not getting enough physical activity. And that was before the pandemic...
European Union
How the European Union could achieve net-zero emissions at net-zero cost
Models by McKinsey have found that the EU could achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at a net-zero cost. Technology and investment are vital.
Global Health
This is where people live the longest in the EU
The Mediterranean diet and well-funded healthcare systems appear to be the keys to a long and healthy life.
United Kingdom
London is ranked the world’s most ‘magnetic’ city for 9th year in a row
London has been rated the world’s most “magnetic” city for the ninth consecutive year, based on its ability to attract people, capital and global businesses.
Corruption
4 myths about corruption
9 December is International Anti-Corruption Day. During COVID-19, corruption has seen funds diverted away from those in need, says the United Nations Secretary-General.
European Union
Europeans approved of the EU's handling of COVID-19 this summer. Has this changed?
In summer, more than half of adults in every EU member nation surveyed said their country had done a good job dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Workforce and Employment
A Brexit deal must prioritise jobs for generation lockdown. Here's why
If the Brexit talks fail, the job prospects of generation lockdown could be harmed even further. Here are three ways the EU and UK can mitigate the damage.
Climate Change
To achieve climate-neutrality, the EU needs a carbon sink strategy. Here's why
To meet the EU's 2050 net-zero goal, reducing emissions is not enough. CO2 must be removed from the air using carbon sinks – but what is the best approach?
European Union
This is why one of Europe’s leading economists is calling for an EU development bank
President of the European Investment Bank, Werner Hoyer, makes the case for a European development bank to ensure a level playing field with the US and China.
RacetoZero2020
Carbon border fees: EU eyes new ways to cut emissions for imports
With the aim of cutting EU greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, the union is planning to apply fees to goods imported for the steel, cement and electricity industries.
United States
This is how different countries vote in their elections
From compulsory voter registration to postal votes and minimum age, this is how elections are run and voters around the world vote.
European Union
This is how COVID-19 is affecting Europe's SMEs
New research by McKinsey shows the devastating affect coronavirus is having on Europe's small and medium-size businesses - 55% could shut down by September 2021.
Migration
Immigrants have a history of winning Nobel science awards
Immigrants and ex-pats make up a large proportion of the laureates in physics, chemistry, medicine and economics Nobel prizes.