European Data Journalism Network • 14th December 2021

WeEuropeans: a look into the policy-priorities of European citizens

The non-for profit European association Civico Europa, carried out a large citizens consultation in partnership with Make.org to give substance to the idea of the “future of Europe”.

The consultation, which goes under the name “WeEuropeans”, aims at pinpointing a set of concrete policy proposals for lawmakers across Europe through a bottom-up process. More specifically, citizens of 27 Member States were invited to register through an online platform and answer the following question: “What are

VoxEurop (EN) • 22nd April 2021

Saving culture from the pandemic

If the impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and creative industry has been devastating, it would be incorrect to say that ahead of the crisis the situation was rosy. According to a report by Ernst & Young, the industry as a whole was on an upward trend, but if one adopts a workers-based perspective the picture changes slightly.

VoxEurop (EN) • 21st April 2021

A cultural pandemic: How Covid-19 hit Europe’s creative sector

COVID19 is changing the European Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI) for good. This is how a 27-page long report released by Ernst & Young (EY) in January 2021 and commissioned by the European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers (GESAC) could be summed up in a concise way. The report depicts both the traits of the European CCI as well as the overall impact of COVID-19 on the former.

VoxEurop (EN) • 12th January 2021

Immigrant workers amidst COVID-19: Heroes, just for one day

Immigrants make up an ever-growing part of Europe's population. But more than that, migrants are truly a pillar of the European workforce. Their role is particularly important as many work in sectors that are vital for any economy, especially in times of COVID-19.

Internazionale (IT) • 2nd September 2020

La miniera d’oro che divide l’Armenia

“Abbiamo bloccato gli ingressi e non li riapriremo, non vogliamo che venga costruita una miniera d’oro”, dice nel video l’attivista armeno Gerasim Musheghyan. “Vivere qui significa rischiare la propria salute e perdere anni della propria vita”, aggiunge Arthur Grygoryan, un altro attivista. Il video sulla storia della miniera d'oro di Amulsar per Internazionale.

il Manifesto (IT) • 28th May 2020

L'Armenia ha trovato il tesoro

La battaglia di un gruppo di giovani sul monte Amulsar contro la miniera d’oro progettata da una multinazionale statunitense. E l’eroe della rivoluzione, il premier Pashinyan, non sa chi appoggiare.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 22nd May 2020

Beyond COVID-19, a permanent state of crisis?

Over the years, Eurostat has been regularly collecting data across Europe, concerning the confidence of consumers and managers operating in pivotal economic sectors such as construction, retail and the industry.

LINKIESTA (IT) • 20th May 2020

Gli investitori stranieri potrebbero fare causa agli Stati che hanno attivato misure d’emergenza anti covid

L’espropriazione temporanea di ospedali privati, la riduzione del costo di medicinali, la sospensione dei mutui e le moratorie per i fallimenti aziendali sono solo alcune delle politiche attuate dai Paesi colpiti dal coronavirus che adesso rischiano di trasformarsi in contenziosi legali molto costosi.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 22nd April 2020

European journalists face growing dangers

The coronavirus pandemic is “an exacerbating factor” when it comes to understanding the variables that negatively affect press freedom across the globe, said the secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Christophe Deloire.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 14th April 2020

What do workers want?

How do people in the job market evaluate professional opportunities? The latest Randstad Employer Brand Research survey highlights key trends and behaviours at the global level. We took a look at the data as it relates to EU member states.

EVN-Report (EN) • 6th April 2020

I Was Making Fun of COVID-19

On the last day of my trip to Armenia, I was sitting in a cab driving towards Yerevan’s airport, when the radio started playing Hotel California, a classic rock ballad from the 70s. I thought it was a perfect occasion to record a selfie-video for my friends at home.

RSI (IT) • 20th March 2020

La miniera d'oro della discordia

Arthur Grigoryan, 32 anni, è uno dei volti dell’occupazione: «Amiamo l’Armenia e Jermuk. Questa città è ricca d’acqua: l’unica cosa insostituibile. Non vogliamo scambiare questo tesoro con oro», spiega.

Equal Times (EN) • 7th February 2020

Armenia's Soviet past laid the groundwork for its burgeoning tech revolution, but can it avoid the pitfalls of neoliberalism moving forward?

Armenia is one of the leading centres for software development in the world as well as a regional hub for chip design, not to mention networking systems and communications. In 2017, the turnover of the ICT sector accounted for approximately 7 per cent of GDP.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 5th February 2020

Is there any red in the European Green Deal?

As the European Commission's president Ursula von der Leyen focuses on the combination of environmental and economic measures, one may wonder to what an extent will social issues enter the picture – and whether the European Pillar of Social Rights is still a priority.

Internazionale (IT) • 13th December 2019

La Brexit è servita, le reazioni della stampa britannica e internazionale

Le elezioni politiche britanniche del 12 dicembre 2019 hanno visto la sconfitta del Labour (Partito laburista) e dei Libdem (Partito liberaldemocratico). La leader di quest’ultima formazione, Jo Swinson, si è dimessa, mentre Jeremy Corbyn ha annunciato che non guiderà il Partito alle prossime tornate elettorali. Trainati dallo slogan di Boris Johnson, “Get Brexit done”, i tory vincono in maniera lampante, sia in Inghilterra sia in Galles. In Scozia vince a man bassa il partito nazionalista (Snp)

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 2nd October 2019

Housing costs in Europe: time to turn the tide

On October 1, the Housing Europe Observatory released its latest report on the state of housing in the EU. As the housing crisis continues to hit people across Europe, concrete action by public authorities remains weak.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 18th September 2019

Generation Z: the 45 best cities to settle in Europe

The Nestpick Generation Z City index ranks 110 cities across the world according to their performance along 22 variables deemed to be representative of generation Z’s needs. We filtered the data to see who is faring well in the European Union.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 13th September 2019

Is the EU failing Tunisia?

On September 15, Tunisia will hold the second presidential election of its democratic history. What has the EU done to sustain the democratic transition? In the face of political commitments and economic resources flowing from Brussels to Tunis, progress is wanting.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 3rd September 2019

What drives innovation across Europe?

The Global Innovation Index by WIPO is the most comprehensive benchmark concerning innovation policies. Data relative to Europe highlight stark differences in the performance of states both across and within geographical areas.

Internazionale (IT) • 9th August 2019

I passaporti non hanno tutti lo stesso peso

L’indice dei passaporti (Passport index) della Henley è uno degli strumenti più usati per misurare il peso che ha ogni passaporto e cioè la libertà di circolazione di cui godono i cittadini di un determinato paese. Per quanto riguarda il 2019, sono stati classificati i passaporti di 199 paesi in base alla libertà di movimento che garantiscono.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 30th July 2019

How much travel freedom do EU passports provide?

Henley & Partners’ Passport Index is one of the most widely used measures for evaluating the strength of a nation’s passport and – consequently – of citizens’ freedom of movement. Recent data highlights a fall for the UK after Brexit.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 23rd July 2019

Younger generations’ well-being at a glance

A new report published by Eurofound casts light on the issue of depression among young people in Europe.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 1st July 2019

Family-friendly policies in the EU: an overview

In June, UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, released a report discussing family-friendly policies in OECD and EU countries. The report focuses on two key policies: childcare leave for parents and early childhood education and care for preschool children.

Internazionale (IT) • 27th May 2019

Le elezioni commentate dalla stampa europea

Dal 23 al 26 maggio si sono svolte le elezioni per il rinnovo del parlamento europeo. A livello continentale, il tasso di partecipazione elettorale ha superato il 50 per cento, un valore in crescita rispetto al 2014 e, soprattutto, il più alto da vent’anni a questa parte. Ci sono stati però importanti differenze a livello nazionale. In alcuni paesi – come Belgio, Danimarca, Lussemburgo, Germania, Malta e Spagna – la partecipazione ha superato il 60 per cento. In altri – come Croazia, Repubblica