Is there any red in the European Green Deal?

As the European Commission's president Ursula von der Leyen focuses on the combination of environmental and economic measures, one may wonder to what an extent will social issues enter the picture – and whether the European Pillar of Social Rights is still a priority.

By |2023-07-26T10:41:31+01:00February 5th, 2020|Tags: , |Comments Off on Is there any red in the European Green Deal?

Getting tough on gender-violence

According to a 2014 pan-European survey on gender violence, 50 per cent of women across the EU experienced sexual harassment at least once, since the age of 15. The Grassroots View sheds light on the state of the art of the fight against it.

By |2023-07-26T10:10:30+01:00February 3rd, 2020|Comments Off on Getting tough on gender-violence

Europe is dangerously hooked on air travel

Europeans may see themselves as climate champions, but they just keep flying more and more. The number of passengers has risen by 20 per cent in the last 5 years, and carbon emissions have exploded. It is not just a matter of offsetting them – they must be cut. 

By |2023-07-26T09:46:24+01:00January 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Europe is dangerously hooked on air travel

“Warning, No Signal”

Only 30 km of the whole rail network in Greece has functioning train traffic lights. The installation of new European Train Control System has derailed in the country because of mismanagement – costing tens of millions of public funds and several fatalities.

By |2024-04-05T09:30:16+01:00December 30th, 2019|Tags: , , |Comments Off on “Warning, No Signal”

Road deaths in the EU are still way off target

The number of victims of road accidents is decreasing year after year in Europe, but its reduction is slower than anticipated. Every year, about 25,000 people still die in accidents in the EU. More decisive measures are needed, from further lowering alcohol limits to investment in infrastructure.

By |2023-07-26T11:13:01+01:00December 30th, 2019|Tags: , |Comments Off on Road deaths in the EU are still way off target

In Europe, speaking more than one language is still a privilege

Multilingualism is one of the founding principles of the European Union, but only one in five Europeans can speak two languages other than their own – even though the picture is improving. What really makes the difference is the effectiveness of language teaching and exposure to foreign languages.

By |2023-07-26T10:36:25+01:00December 30th, 2019|Tags: , |Comments Off on In Europe, speaking more than one language is still a privilege

How the European Rail Traffic Management System works (and why it’s not working)

In order to increase security, capacity and competitiveness of European railways, the European Commission is encouraging the adoption of a common railway signage system throughout the entire EU, which is called ERTMS. Its implementation is much more expensive and slow than anticipated however.

By |2023-07-26T10:30:10+01:00December 30th, 2019|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How the European Rail Traffic Management System works (and why it’s not working)
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