Plastic recycling: uneven progress in Europe
The “European plastic strategy” is moving forward in Brussels. While certain member states are already doing well, many trail behind.
Poland’s quarrel with the European Union
Since the end of 2015, relations between the European Union and the Polish government have been fraught with tensions concerning Warsaw's breach of the rule of law and fundamental European values. To bring some clarity to the issue, Biqdata provides the background.
Europe’s water quality falls short
Due to pollution, the majority of European rivers, lakes, and estuaries fall below the minimum environmental standards, a report by the European Environment Agency reveals.
To what extent do European students depend on their families?
Almost half of European students depend on their families in order to meet their costs, and more than a third live with their parents. This phenomenon is particularly acute in the South, though certainly not unique to the region.
How are EU countries faring about renewable sources?
The European Union has long been part of various agreements concerning the fight against climate change, with the main goal of limiting global warming by reducing its share of greenhouse gas emissions.
European cinema regains ground
Against the total domination of Hollywood films, one in three films seen in Europe is a European production.
European Values Survey
A survey to learn about European values.
The different European railway systems
The European Railway Performance Index compares the performance of rail systems in European countries.
The “migrant crisis”: sorting the true from the false
The discourse of the European hard right concerning the numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean or the Alps doesn’t hold water when met with the facts.
Migration crisis is one of mismanagement – The figures
Far fewer people are arriving by sea into Europe compared to the last years, yet the political debate appears to suggest a major migration crisis. The real crisis is about mismanagement and indecision by political leaders.
