Europe in Motion How do environmental factors affect cardiovascular disease in Europe? In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Poland among the most affected. 12/11/2025
Europe in Motion Men and young people most prone to loneliness in Europe A new OECD report reveals that 8% of respondents across 22 EU countries say they have no close friends, while 3% report having no close family members. 10/11/2025
Europe in Motion Rising Islamophobia: How widespread is it in the EU? Anti-Muslim incidents in the EU have increased since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, particularly in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria. 06/11/2025
Europe in Motion Europeans are embracing AI, but still want tighter regulations EU citizens tend to think the bloc is as competitive as US companies when it comes to AI, despite criticism growing among experts. 04/11/2025
Europe in Motion How much packaging waste are EU citizens producing? Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved the 2030 goal of recycling at least 70% of all packaging waste as early as 2023. 31/10/2025
Europe in Motion From doomscrolling to politics: how young Europeans use social media As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more than half of young users actively seek their news and information on social media. 29/10/2025
Europe in Motion How has irregular migration to the EU changed in 2025? Irregular crossings to the EU fell to 133,400 in the first nine months of 2025. Bangladeshi, Egyptian, and Afghan are among the most frequently reported nationalities. 27/10/2025
Europe in Motion Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding? Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue? 23/10/2025
Europe in Motion Why are young EU teachers planning to leave the job within five years? The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement. 21/10/2025
Europe in Motion How do EU citizens view corporate climate accountability? As green policies in the European Union come under scrutiny, three in four EU respondents say it is important that the bloc uphold its environmental laws. 17/10/2025
Europe in Motion How does gender inequality affect people with disabilities? People with disabilities face discrimination in all areas of life. However, disabled women face especially bigger challenges, according to Inclusion Europe. 15/10/2025
Europe in Motion What is the state of abortion rights across the EU? Despite 15 countries having taken steps towards more comprehensively allowing abortion since 2021, only five EU countries have gone ahead with full decriminalisation. 06/10/2025
Europe in Motion At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home? Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer. 25/09/2025
Europe in Motion Which medicines are in short supply in the European Union? A new report shows that "chronic" medicine shortages in the EU have reached record levels in the last two years. A common antibiotic used to treat many infections is on the list. 23/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024? There was a significant decrease in terrorist attacks in the EU between 2023 and 2024. Young men are being the most targeted in recruitment for these offences. 19/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many children go missing in Europe every year? The number of reports of missing children has doubled between 2023 and 2024. More girls are reported missing than boys. 17/09/2025
Europe in Motion Connection tourism: These are the best European cities for layovers New research has revealed the best European cities for a layover, with Barcelona claiming the top spot. 15/09/2025
Europe in Motion How is teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education? Children across the EU are returning to school en masse. However, schools in several member states report a lack of teachers to fill their schedules. 11/09/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the most healthcare workers amid shortages? A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women. 09/09/2025
Europe in Motion What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc? Young EU citizens show the highest level of support for EU candidate countries' accession once all membership criteria have been met, with Ukrainian membership particularly popular. 05/09/2025