Protected areas are highly vulnerable to fire
Fires destroy ecosystems, and the harm is multiplied when protected areas are involved. More than a quarter of all Natura 2000 sites burned in 2021 were located in Italy.
How was EUTF money used?
As 2021 drew to a close, so too did the EUTF project, a “trust fund for Africa” created by the EU in order to address the causes of illegal immigration. Analysis shows that a large proportion of this funding was dedicated to border externalisation.
How phone companies use our personal data
In the past, some telephone companies have become known for their unscrupulous use of customers’ personal data. While things have improved in Europe, it is important to know what we are agreeing to when we sign a new contract.
European bees
There are almost 2000 species of bees in Europe, and at least 9% of them are threatened. What can be done by the EU institutions?
Airbnb, Europe’s number one host
Understanding how the online apartment sharing platform has become the number one short-term housing renter in Europe.
Rivers of the Balkans: the siege
Thousands of dams are planned for the rivers and streams of south-eastern Europe, and their environmental and social impact could prove devastating.
