Tweeting above their weight
Some MEPs receive plenty of attention on Twitter, but their popularity cannot always be ascribed to their activity in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Meet the European Parliament’s twittersphere
This is the first in a series of posts on how members of the European Parliament (MEPs) appear on Twitter. This first post introduces the EP twittersphere, outlines limitations to the analysis, and points at some broad trends. The following posts will focus on specific aspects.
Diesel cars in the doghouse
Despite the Dieselgate scandal, diesel-fueled cars are still the most popular in Europe. A trend that is slowly changing, as governments and the public opinion are starting to grasp with their impact on public health.
Housing exclusion (Abbé Pierre-FEANTSA)
The second overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe (2017) explores housing difficulties, homelessness and evictions across Europe.
Safety and health at work (ESENER)
The European survey of enterprises on new and emerging risks is a vast study which examines the way in which the risks relating to health and safety are managed by European enterprises.
Housing market (OECD)
Launched in 2017, the OECD’s affordable housing database compiles all the pertinent data for an analysis of developments in housing markets across Europe.
Housing in the EU (Housing Europe)
Housing Europe is a European federation for public, cooperative and social housing, which manage over 26 million homes in 24 countries – 11% of existing dwellings in Europe.
Gender equality (EIGE)
The European Institute For Gender Equality (EIGE) is an independent European agency which aims to promote and strengthen gender equality within the EU.
Quality of the air (EEA)
Every year, the European Environment Agency publishes a report on air quality in Europe.
Renewable energy in the EU (EurObserv’ER)
Since 1998, the EurObserv’ER barometer has annually measured the progress made in renewable energy in each EU member state.
