Changes in glacier elevation and mass since 1850
The evolution of the mass or elevation of glaciers is a natural and reliable indicator of climate change. Changes that have a direct impact on sea level.
Global sea level from 1993 to today
Thanks to a large number of reference satellites, it is now possible to measure long-term sea level changes.
Share of energy from renewable sources
Where do European countries stand in terms of renewable energies?
Global wealth and income inequality
Over the past fifteen years, thanks to a growing interest in the evolution of global wealth and income inequality, there has been a growing body of scientific literature.
Global wealth and income inequality
Over the past fifteen years, thanks to a growing interest in the evolution of global wealth and income inequality, there has been a growing body of scientific literature.
EU closes in on target for gender parity in the European Parliament
The European Union elected a record number of women MEPs in the latest European Parliament elections. However, men still hold almost 60 percent of seats.
Growing and slowing down: Central Eastern European economies and the EU funds
Since their accession to the European Union the Visegrad four and Baltic countries' economies have been growing significantly, mainly thanks to EU funds. But there are differences among the countries.
Hungarian prisons are the most overcrowded in Europe
Lithuania is the EU country with the highest rate of inmates in relation to the population, but prison overcrowding is the highest in Hungary.
Battle for Greece
Leftwing coalition Syriza’s rise to power in 2015 seemed to swept away the old greek political order. But a journey through the strongholds of these dynasties shows they never went away. Their power lies deeper in history.
Family-friendly policies in the EU: an overview
A report from UNICEF highlights the varying performance of EU Member States along with four policy proxies.
