Over €300 billion a year do not provide enough security to the Continent: fragmentation of weapons systems prevents the EU from becoming a strategic player

Despite progress, the gap between men and women remains significant. Across work, careers and access to opportunities, structural and cultural barriers still weigh heavily. And these are barriers that policy alone cannot overcome

Italian schools are facing an increase in dropout rates and growing malaise of students. The falling out of the educational system reflects entrenched social and regional divides, adversely affecting the psychological wellbeing, cultural attainment and employment opportunities of students

A large-scale study published in Nature shows how remote working is reshaping territories and opportunities, amid persistent urban-rural divides and new opportunities for cohesion

A key point emerges from the Trump-era cuts: reducing funding to culture and the arts not only affects the cultural industry, but also weakens social cohesion and civic participation