IMF sees untapped growth potential European economy

IMF sees untapped growth potential European economy

A new analysis of the European economy released last week suggests that economic growth could be more robust. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), policy changes could unlock this potential. Current progress lags behind what is possible. The IMF...
PBL: Netherlands at risk of missing 2030 climate targets

PBL: Netherlands at risk of missing 2030 climate targets

According to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), the Netherlands will not meet the 2030 climate targets if no further action is taken. Current measures will only reduce CO₂ emissions by 44 to 52% compared to 1990, far below the stated 55%. The new...
Dutch universities: breeding ground for innovation and patents

Dutch universities: breeding ground for innovation and patents

Inventions in fields such as vaccines or mRNA research, materials science, or advances in laser technology all owe their existence to university research. A new report published this week by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that patent applications for...
How does Europe manage waste?

How does Europe manage waste?

For some, taking out the trash is a burden, while others can get nerdy at correctly separating garbage: attitudes towards waste change differ. With 2050 being the deadline for Europe’s climate neutrality, we need to curb our litter production and reuse more. Good...