European trends

European trends

Choosing Europe’s Future – EU Trend Report Warns of Growing Challenges

The European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) has released its fourth Global Trends Report, outlining a complex and challenging future for the European Union. The EU trend report, titled “Choosing Europe’s Future,” comes at a critical time as the EU prepares for a new political cycle. The report identifies …

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Cancer Prevention: Scientists Developing World’s First Lung Cancer Vaccine

A significant step towards preventing lung cancer has been taken with the development of a new vaccine called “LungVax.” Researchers at the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute, and University College London have received £1.7 million in funding from Cancer Research UK and the CRIS Cancer Foundation to develop …

Innovations in Europe

European Commission Unveils Plan for Prestigious European Degree

BRUSSELS – In a major push to enhance higher education, the European Commission today released a blueprint outlining a path to create a “European Degree.” This new qualification would symbolise academic cooperation across the European Union, aiming to foster a sense of shared European identity. The European Bachelor, Master, and …

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How Europe can become a deep tech champion, new report from Vinnova

Imagine a Europe that can tackle climate change with groundbreaking technologies and create entirely new industries that solve problems we haven’t even imagined yet. That’s the future deep tech champion promises. A new report from Vinnova works like a roadmap to get there, but it tells us there are some …

Innovations in Europe

Ericeira, Portugal Makes a Splash as a Model for Sustainable Rural Tourism

A new EU study examines how tourism can benefit rural areas. It highlights the potential for economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation. The study also identifies challenges in rural tourism like infrastructure limitations and environmental impact. Successful strategies from Spain, Poland, and Portugal are included to help local governments …

European Cities and Regions

Breakthrough Research: Robots Can Now Learn from Instructions and Explain Their Actions

A groundbreaking study from Université de Genève has made significant strides in how robots can understand and execute actions based on instructions. Researchers developed models that use cutting-edge natural language processing techniques, allowing robots to learn new tasks rapidly and even translate their actions back into understandable language. How Does …

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Air Pollution in Europe: Significant Progress, Yet Millions Still Face Health Risk

A new study, published in Nature, reveals substantial improvements in European air quality, yet millions remain exposed to harmful levels of air pollution. The report underscores how despite notable progress, short- and long-term health risks for Europeans remain a widespread concern. The study, utilising advanced machine learning methods, analyses 17 …

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Bosnia-Herzegovina Edges Closer to EU Membership as Commission Recommends Negotiations

The European Commission today issued a historic recommendation to open accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, marking a critical turning point in the country’s decades-long pursuit of European Union membership.  The move comes after significant recent progress made by Bosnia-Herzegovina following years of political deadlock. Plagued by ethnic divisions and the legacy …

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EU Strengthens Election Integrity with New Political Advertising Regulations

In a move to safeguard electoral processes from manipulation, the European Union has enacted strict new regulations governing political advertising. The rules emphasise transparency, accountability, and limitations on targeting techniques, aiming to empower voters with greater clarity about the source and methods behind political messaging. Key Focus: Countering Disinformation and …

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EU Launches Search for Smart and Sustainable Tourism Leaders

The European Commission today announced the launch of the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. These initiatives seek to recognize and reward cities across Europe that are spearheading innovative and sustainable tourism practices. Cities are encouraged to showcase their use of technology, …

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Welcome to European trends – the Europeans, the Regions and EU

European trends

In this age of transformation into the digital age. We are analyzing the progress in Europe, not the conflicts, but instead the trends, innovation, and what is around the next corner of the development. European trends from an EU, innovation, regional, and city perspective are a deliberate choice in order to start with the main engines of European development. In this way, the Europeans and Europe are analyzed from a trend perspective. But, what about the nations then? The answer is that it is they who mainly throw sand in the development often only because of their own hegemonic ambitions. Thus, it is not a level to analyze European trends from, but they function more as obstacles and resistance to Europe’s common development potential.

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