When Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed a great influx of refugees in 2015 rather than denying them at the border, she received overwhelming criticism for opening the country’s borders to migrants. Germany was suddenly the country with the second-highest population of … [Read more...] about Years later, many refugees are feeling at home in Germany
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New data shows tech companies are getting better at stopping hate speech
While social media platforms provide a great medium for us to connect with people, they have also been used as a medium for people to spread hate speech. Fortunately, tech companies are getting much better at managing hate speech, according to the European Commission … [Read more...] about New data shows tech companies are getting better at stopping hate speech
The EU is committing big money to boosting biodiversity in Europe
We have fantastic news from the climate front in Europe. This week, the European Commission has committed to protecting 30% of the EU’s land and oceans by 2030 as part of the European Green Deal, in a plan tentatively welcomed by environment groups who warned far-reaching … [Read more...] about The EU is committing big money to boosting biodiversity in Europe
EU commission drafts pollinator-protecting pesticide regulations
Agricultural pesticides pose a serious threat to pollinator populations, including bees. To save these species, The European Commission is seeking to halve the use of pesticides by 2030. The potential new rules to decrease pesticides include especially reducing the use of … [Read more...] about EU commission drafts pollinator-protecting pesticide regulations
EU will dedicate 1 trillion euros to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
As the signs of a changing climate become even more difficult to ignore, calls for leaders to act echo around the globe. It appears that in Europe these calls have resonated the loudest, as the European Commission unveiled this week an ambitious €1 trillion investment plan to … [Read more...] about EU will dedicate 1 trillion euros to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050