Why Is Europe's Economy Always Lagging B...

Germany, Italy, and France—once the powerhouses driving Europe’s economy—are now grappling with some tough problems. We’ve put together this collection of videos to give a broader picture of Europe’s economic struggles. From Germany’s industrial slowdown to Italy’s stalling econo ... Show More

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How does tiny, cold Denmark defy the odds to become one of the richest nations? Despite sky-high taxes and a lack of oil wealth, it boasts free education, universal healthcare, and global giants like Novo Nordisk. Unpack the Nordic model, flexicurity, and explore why high taxes h ... Show More

Aujourd’hui, on va parler de l’Europe… Bon, paniquez pas, on est pas là pour faire de la politique, on est là pour vous apprendre des choses. L’Europe vous savez où c'est, et vous savez ce que c’est. Mais est-ce que vous savez d'où vient son nom ? Parce que l'Europe, bien avant d ... Show More

Viviamo in un momento storico molto complesso, confuso, contraddittorio, dove l’idea di Europa è messa giornalmente in discussione. La domanda a cui voglio cercare di rispondere è questa: esiste una cultura europea? Al di là del concetto di Europa politica o economica, possiamo p ... Show More

"The fragility of the EU is increasing," says EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, and, "the cracks are growing in size." The cracks appear in many forms. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel says migration is the issue that "could decide the EU's fate." Her French counterpar ... Show More

The Eurozone presents a variety of contrasting economic stories. Germany and France, the bloc's largest economies, are navigating through a period of uncertainty that reflects broader trends impacting the region. Meanwhile, smaller economies like Ireland and Belgium are experienc ... Show More

Jacques Delors, former president of the European Commission passed away last week. He was considered one of the reasons why the Eurozone got a single currency and a leader who paved the way for Europe’s free trade market or the EU (European Union). That got us thinking about why ... Show More

The tech sector is fast becoming a battleground where the world’s greatest economic powers, the US and China, are competing for power and influence. Where is Europe in this race to shape the digital future? We speak to Hermann Hauser, a tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist wh ... Show More

As European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the many crises facing the continent, we ask whether the Union can survive the multiple shocks of migration, economic stress and the possibility of losing at least one of its key members. Join Owen Bennett-Jones and his panel in B ... Show More