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13 May 19
There have been fears the legendary status of Scandinavian social welfare was starting to slip but closer inspection suggests that it is merely being restyled to face fresh challenges. Simone Rensch...
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9 May 19
The international development select committee has urged the government to put climate change at the heart of UK aid strategy.
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7 May 19
The budget of the European Union is too small and is being “stretched” by the challenges of integration and technological change, according to the OECD.
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3 May 19
European imports of US liquefied natural gas are soaring, increasing by 272% in the nine months since an energy cooperation deal was agreed in 2018.
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2 May 19
Rory Stewart has been named as the new secretary of state at the Department for International Development.
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30 Apr 19
Auditors are to investigate whether European Union countries are taking effective action to tackle transportation headaches in major cities.
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26 Apr 19
Following six months of continuous ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations on the streets of Paris, French president Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a long-anticipated package of economic measures which he hopes...
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26 Apr 19
The fund set up to restore France’s iconic cathedral Notre Dame has already received more than €1bn in pledges.
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25 Apr 19
Accusations that former French prime minister François Fillon made improper payments to his wife as a parliamentary assistant and to two of their children also for “fake jobs” are to lead to formal...
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23 Apr 19
Turkey’s government may be ignoring warning signals and could be pushing the economy towards a cliff edge, a leading analyst has warned.
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23 Apr 19
If permafrost in the Arctic melts this could add up to $70 trillion (£54tn) to the world’s climate bill, researchers are warning.
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23 Apr 19
The United Kingdom’s aid budget faces cuts if rival candidates to lead the ruling Conservative Party turn it into a “political football”, an MP has claimed.
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23 Apr 19
The landslide victory of a popular comedian in Ukraine’s presidential elections has created uncertainty about his ability to work with a hostile parliament.
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18 Apr 19
The UK government has taken steps to ensure the continuation of EU-funded international aid programmes delivered by UK NGOs, if the country leaves the EU with no deal.
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15 Apr 19
Stark inequality between rich and poor in Russia has been highlighted in an annual wealth report.
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12 Apr 19
Digitalisation is essential in the quest to fashion sustainable economies able to meet global climate goals, says a German think-tank.
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9 Apr 19
Far-reaching reforms are needed in Italy to ensure a sustained economic recovery, says the OECD.
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2 Apr 19
Uncertainties over Brexit are forcing activity in Germany’s manufacturing sector to contract at its fastest rate since July 2012.
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2 Apr 19
Auditors are easing the complex process by which European Union countries gain crucial funding to close the gap between rich and poor regions.
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2 Apr 19
The shock victory of a comedian with no political experience in the first round of Ukraine’s elections shows the growing public anger at endemic corruption in the country.
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2 Apr 19
Sweden’s economy is booming thanks to a unique blend of inclusiveness, but reforms could further boost competitiveness and social cohesion.
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2 Apr 19
Fulfilling promises on human rights and development will improve the economies of countries and protect the poor from austerity, says Eurodad’s Mark Perera.
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28 Mar 19
Digital technology can transform education but is being held back by teachers still heavily reliant upon traditional approaches.
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22 Mar 19
Portugal needs to reform its pensions system to address the challenges of an ageing population and shrinking workforce.
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19 Mar 19
Germany’s budget for next year calls for a 1.7% hike in overall spending to €362.6bn – but its defence spending will be less than NATO’s target.