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Who pays for Europe’s ageing? Inside the growing battle over pension reforms
As Europe’s baby boomers enter retirement, experts agree that reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of European pensions. However, there is considerable debate on which reforms should be implemented and how they impact elderly poverty and pension inequality.
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EU points to Russia in Finland cable attack
Russia is suspected of starting the new year by escalating anti-EU hybrid warfare with another cable-cutting attack in the Baltic Sea. Read on »
China and India cry foul as EU carbon payments fall due
Chinese officials have indicated that they will file a complaint to the World Trade Organisation against the EU’s new carbon levy, which came into force on Thursday (1 January), describing it as "unfair" and "discriminatory." Read on »
Who pays for Europe’s ageing? Inside the growing battle over pension reformsExplainer
As Europe’s baby boomers enter retirement, experts agree that reforms are needed to ensure the sustainability of European pensions. However, there is considerable debate on which reforms should be implemented and how they impact elderly poverty and pension inequality.Read on »
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EU warns Israel’s suspension of 37 aid groups risks blocking life-saving aid
The EU has warned that Israel’s decision to suspend dozens of international aid organisations in Gaza risks cutting off life-saving assistance as winter conditions and displacement deepen the humanitarian crisis.Read on »
How Europe can win the 'culture war'Opinion
If Europe wants to remain a symbol of democratic, open spaces, it must defend its values not only with hard power but with imagination and empathy. This means positioning culture at the heart of EU policy.Read on »
A burnt-out Europe: Is a four-day working week within reach?Analysis
Europe debates shorter workweeks as Poland pilots a four-day model without pay cuts, following mixed experiences and perspectives from the UK, France, Spain, Lithuania and Greece, balancing productivity, wellbeing and competitiveness concerns.Read on »
Listen: The ‘always on’ culture and the battle for the right to disconnectPodcast
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Evi Kiorri examines how digital tools, remote work, and workplace expectations are taking a toll on us and whether the growing push for a legal right to disconnect can help turn things around.Read on »
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Far-right German MPs invited to EU's top security event
Europe's top security conference has re-invited far-right "extremists", while denying it did so under US pressure. Read on »
EU maintains Israel sanctions threat — for now
The EU is keeping Israel sanctions on the table for now — amid a surge in West Bank violence and uncertainty on Gaza. Read on »
Euro dreams or mafia schemes? Inside Bulgaria’s deeper crisisFeature
The collapse of the Bulgarian government last week following massive anti-graft protests puts in sharp relief a state captured by deep corruption that has for years served the interests of a ruling elite. Read on »
EU working on a ‘new paradigm’ to tackle irregular migration
The European Commission says it is working on a "new paradigm" to tackle migration, following a letter from 19 member states.Read on »
China hits out at 'unreasonable' EU probes of its firms
China has urged the EU to end ‘unreasonable’ investigations of its businesses operating in Europe, days after cutting import duties on the EU’s pork exports. Read on »
EU commission warns Bulgaria, as PM resigns in anti-graft protests
The European commission issued a warning to Bulgaria, as anti-graft protests continue to erupt throughout the country as its prime minister's resigns. Read on »
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