EU.XL What is the EU doing to defend its borders? Europe is shifting into defence mode. EU leaders say the threat is real and growing. As Brussels pours billions into defence, is Europe preparing fast enough for the threats it says are coming? 14/01/2026
Europe in Motion What are Europeans' favourite EU travel destinations? EU residents took 250 million trips within the bloc in 2024, with the summer months driving the most travel. 30/12/2025
Europe in Motion Which country spends the most on gifts at Christmas? EU Christmas spending surges in 2025 as inflation nudges prices up and regulators tighten toy safety standards. 18/12/2025
Europe in Motion Child sex abuse: Where in the EU is it time-barred and where's it not? A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods. 17/12/2025
Europe in Motion Mortgage crisis: What are Europeans cutting back on to make ends meet? Amid cost-of-living troubles, the 2025 festivities are likely to be subdued for many who have had to give up on amenities and, in some cases, opt for low-key Christmas plans. 15/12/2025
Europe in Motion Flying high: What are Europe's fastest growing airports? Medium-sized cities saw the fastest increases in passenger volumes, with Polish and Italian hubs dominating the list. 11/12/2025
Europe in Motion Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making? The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia. 10/12/2025
Europe in Motion Are European SMEs punching above their weight thanks to AI? At the same time, many entrepreneurs believe that the only way to build trust with the community is through more investments in human-made content. 09/12/2025
Europe in Motion What's stopping Europe from plugging the gender gap? Despite new data showing that complete gender parity in decision-making is still far from a reality, Spain and Ireland have made the most progress in the past 10 years. 08/12/2025
Europe in Motion Where in Europe is Trump the most popular? How much is Meloni boosting Trump's popularity in Italy? Are the Danes still peeved over Greenland? And what are the most pro-Trump political parties in Europe? 05/12/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU country speaks the best English as a second language? English remains the world's international language of communication, yet new research shows that EU citizens' reading and listening skills are better than their speaking and writing. 04/12/2025
Europe in Motion Femicide: These EU countries consistently report highest rates Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance? 03/12/2025
Europe in Motion Ranked: Which EU countries are the most connected to nature? There is a "weak correlation" between members of environmental organisations and nature-connectedness across Europe and the world, researchers say. 02/12/2025
Europe in Motion These are the EU countries where poverty rates have gone up General poverty levels have been falling across the bloc, but not everywhere. 01/12/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the biggest gender investment gap? Greater participation by women in the investment landscape could boost EU GDP by €600 billion by 2040. 28/11/2025
Europe in Motion AI integration in healthcare: Which EU countries are at the forefront? Where can you get AI-assisted diagnostics, and which countries are carrying out experiments aimed at significantly reducing waiting times? 27/11/2025
Europe in Motion Alcohol consumption: Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU? Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more. 26/11/2025
Europe in Motion Sluggish car market: Which EU countries are bucking the trend? Some countries are experiencing a mini-boom in the automobile industry thanks to state incentives, despite modest consumer demand. 25/11/2025
Europe in Motion What are Europeans' most urgent challenges and why? Amid sliding optimism in the EU's future, almost half of EU citizens believe the war in Ukraine remains the bloc's top challenge, as European leaders warn Trump's peace plan needs work. 24/11/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries recycle the most raw materials? Raw material recycling rates have been stalling... Will the EU reach its 2030 target? 21/11/2025