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Europe will soon overtake the US as world leader for MBAs

An isolationist turn has quickly weakened the US’ position as world leader in business schools. Much like its playground homophone, the Trump effect is driving people away

The Port of Kalundborg proves still waters run deep

With deepwater access, abundant connectivity and ambitious expansion plans, the Port of Kalundborg offers a complete package for any modern company with shipping needs

Aviapolis redefines the modern airport city concept

Traditionally, airports and cities have been linked, but physically divided. As the world becomes smaller, airport cities are rising. Airport City Aviapolis in Finland is one of the leading examples

German workers are most vulnerable to automation

A report has found that Germany’s workforce has the highest percentage of jobs at risk of automation among OECD countries

Change in the wind for Europe’s energy

Driven mostly by wind power, 86 percent of the new energy capacity added to Europe’s grid last year was from renewable sources. However, the future of the industry looks somewhat uncertain

MuniFin’s green bond reveals investor demand for sustainable options

Known for its green forests, Finland is aiming to become known for its green bonds

The Grimaldi Group is working to make shipping even more sustainable

The shipping industry, one of the world’s great wealth creators, is working to improve sustainability standards

Ericsson to cut 3,900 jobs

Swedish tech firm Ericsson is cutting most of its domestic manufacturing workforce, as demand for mobile network infrastructure falls

A full sugar tax could be what’s needed in the war on obesity

A sugar tax could help recoup the costs of obesity in Europe. However, the costs to competitiveness and the effects on the market are less clear, writes Matt Timms

John Cryan faces a tough challenge as Deutsche Bank abandons co-CEOs

John Cryan will soon become the sole CEO of Deutsche Bank. If he is able to
turn the German banking giant around, it could be a career-defining achievement

Millennials are being left behind by a generation that can’t understand them

Eight years after the global financial crisis, Europe’s youth are still lacking employment opportunities. Even more troubling is how few millennials call the continent home, writes Callum Glennen

WHO backs sugar tax to help tackle obesity in Europe

The World Health Organisation has announced its support for a tax on sugar, aimed at mitigating the devastating health and financial effects of obesity in Europe

UK sugar tax proposed to reduce rapidly rising levels of obesity

UK officials are considering imposing a tax on sugary foods and drinks, in order to reduce obesity levels. However, industry bodies have warned that this may cause severe job losses

[T]he EU’s stagnant economy is conditioning its response to the external pressures it confronts; internal crisis has left EU leaders little room for manoeuvre

Without economic reforms, Europe is lost

The 2008 financial crisis was seen as a long-term problem to be overcome by state intervention. A rapid response and quick liberalisation of labour markets may have been a better approach

Many are idealistic about the notion of a pan-European minimum wage, overlooking the risks involved for the continent

A pan-European minimum wage could cause maximum chaos

Minimum wage levels exist in various forms across Europe. It has been argued that a pan-European wage floor would benefit the continent’s economy

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