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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 16th April 2019

UK and Germany lead EU’s think tank ranking

According to the latest Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, the United Kingdom is the country with the most influential think tanks, followed by Germany, France and Italy.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 19th March 2019

From low trust in institutions to the rise of ‘critical citizenship’?

A Eurofound study provides data on trust in institutions in EU member states and points at the question of “critical citizenship”. We review the data with experts from across Europe.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 11th February 2019

Negative attitude towards Muslims inversely proportional to actual presence

Attitudes towards Muslims appear to be particularly negative in the Baltic and the Visegrád countries. Crucially, the very same countries have the lowest estimated Muslim population in Europe.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 5th February 2019

Unpacking the Corruption Perception Index: A focus on the EU

According to the 2018 Corruption Perception Index by Transparency International, Nordic countries are again global leaders in the fight against corruption. But looking at the data since 2012, Baltic countries appear to be the rising stars.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 11th January 2019

People behind bars in Europe

Since the turn of the century, the Old Continent stands out as the only macro-region experiencing declining numbers in its prison population. However, positive developments in Russia are key in explaining the trend. The EU benefits from the positive dynamics in Eastern and Central Europe. Recent data for Italy are worrisome.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 19th December 2018

The European electorate as seen through the lenses of nostalgia

According to a new Bertelsmann report, “nostalgia” can be framed as a political tool to expand electoral bases. But how does the European geography of nostalgia look like? And how do political views of nostalgic and non-nostalgic persons differ?

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 30th October 2018

Europe is getting wealthier – and more inequal

Forecasts for 2023 show that across the EU, the median wealth per adult is on the rise. However, it is still unclear if the distribution of wealth will become more balanced in the future. Germany tops the ranking of EU countries with the highest number of millionaires holding more than $50 mln of wealth.

European Data Journalism Network (EN) • 11th May 2019

Well d(r)one Europe: The hidden path leading to the European Defence Fund

The EU’s reliance on the private industry to steer technological developments in the field of defence are rooted in almost 15 years of drone research conducted under its leading R&D programmes.