Criminal offenses decreasing in Germany
2017 was the year Germany recorded the lowest number of criminal offences since 1992.
Public debt: Europe is not that scary
After the subprime crisis, Europe experienced major disturbances due to international investors not believing that some Eurozone countries could pay off their public debt. So, what is state of affairs today?
Europe: 14 banks at risk
The current capital levels of 12 eurozone institutions, plus two British, appear to be insufficient.
French nuclear power: a European problem
To decommission or not to decommission? In the next few days, the French government will announce if it will permanently decommission nuclear reactors as part of its “multi-annual energy plan” (PPE) for the years 2019-20281. This key guidance document, expected more than four months ago, will outline the trajectory of the country’s energy production and consumption within the context of its contribution to European climate efforts 2.
Better data can prevent violence against women
Lack of standardisation in reporting and cultural differences between Northern and Eastern European countries complicate efforts towards an effective response against gender-based violence.
Half a century of vaccinations gone wasted
In terms of the number of people vaccinated against measles, Europeans are already below the safety limit.
Electric buses: Europe struggles to take off
The lack of a sufficient number of electric-powered buses in Paris area let local transportation company to put back in service several old diesel-propelled buses next year. A vehicle management issue that shows how much European cities lay behind in renewing their buses' fleet.
Why France is burning up on fuel price
A number of French consumer organisations have organised demonstrations for November 17, to protest the recent increase in petrol pump prices. But the French are far from paying the highest prices for fuel in Europe.
Shedding some light on baffling bills
When it comes to electric bills, the components that determine how much you pay are changing significantly. And according to standards, this spells major disruptions for classifications.
Life expectancy after retirement: a very unbalanced Europe
Looking at life expectancy in European countries combined with retirement age, we see stark differences: Austrian women and Maltese men enjoy the longest retirement, while in Bulgaria this period is almost 10 years shorter for both women and men.
