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The adoption and promotion of the Euro is emblematic of Europe’s problems. The existence of the Euro has nothing to do with economics and everything to do with politics and the European elite class.
Since 1991, Europe has saved €1.8 trillion ($1.9 trillion) as a result of lower defense spending — a so-called “peace dividend” — allowing an expansion in European welfare states “to a ...
2007–2008 world food price crisis; 2000s energy crisis; Effects of the 2000s energy crisis; 2008–2010 automotive industry crisis; Global catastrophic risk; Social situation in the French suburbs; Causes of the Great Recession; Great Recession in Europe; 2010 European sovereign debt crisis timeline; 2008 financial crisis; Russia–Ukraine ...
Economists and business chiefs increasingly say that trouble in Europe is the greatest threat to the world's financial and GDP futures. In addition, political stability in many nations and regions ...
The movement gathered signatures from over 7000 inhabitants of legal age at the Åland Islands in 1917 (that was about 96% of the population) - they all supported a union with Sweden. When Finland became independent (December 6, 1917) Sweden wanted a plebiscite about the future of the Åland Islands to solve the problem. Finland refused and ...
This list of global issues presents problems or phenomena affecting people around the world, including but not limited to widespread social issues, economic issues, and environmental issues. Organizations that maintain or have published an official list of global issues include the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum.
In 2020, it was the third largest oil producer in the world, behind the United States and Saudi Arabia, with 60% of its oil exports going to Europe. [17] [18] Russia is traditionally the world's second-largest producer of natural gas, behind the United States, and has the world's largest gas reserves and is the world's largest gas exporter. In ...
Commentary: Tourists have made Europe a nightmare. I was part of the problem but won't be again. ... Similarly, in Norway, Bergen (which is really the world’s most perfect city) caps cruise ship ...