EU importing more gas from Russia than from US
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many EU member states reduced or stopped their purchases of Russian natural gas, but a significant amount is still imported into the bloc today.
Declining performance and persistent staff shortages in education across Europe
Students return to classrooms after the summer as Europe’s education systems continue to struggle with falling performance and a shortage of qualified teachers. An OECD study published in December 2023 showed a decline in students’ basic skills and competences such as mathematics, reading and science. How does the EU promote quality education across the bloc?
Building a fairer Europe: understanding social rights in the EU
What are social rights and what does the European Union do to promote them? In this video, the European Newsroom looks at the current state of social rights across the bloc and the EU’s ambitious social goals for the future.
Use of AI in German businesses stagnating, survey suggests
According to a survey, the use of artificial intelligence in German companies remains low compared to some other European Union countries. However, the country ranks ahead of the European Union average.
Mpox: WHO seeks 135m USD to battle new variant, experts see “low risk” for Europe
In mid-August, the World Health Organization declared the highest level of alarm due to mpox outbreaks in a number of African countries and a new, potentially more dangerous variant. While the risk in Europe is low according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, calls for solidarity and vaccine sharing emerge.