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Why Germany’s gender pay gap is one of the widest in Europe

At 21 percent, Germany’s gender pay gap is one of the widest in Europe. Weak policy is partly to blame, but German companies could also do more to improve women’s pay progression

How Cuba’s doctors are helping the world fight COVID-19

Cuba’s medical internationalism has received plenty of praise, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. But others have claimed that the programme provides little more than good publicity for the country’s socialist government

A new battle of ideas in the EU

The proposed issuance of ‘coronabonds’ to help financially vulnerable nations has pitted eurozone members against one another. But the issue of fiscal policy runs much deeper than the COVID-19 crisis

Are management consultants worth their fees?

Management consultancy firms collect huge fees from their clients in exchange for providing expertise, advice and support. But these organisations are facing challenges of their own that need to be addressed sooner rather than later

Europe’s second defining moment

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ideological division between Northern and Southern Europe. Without greater collaboration, the eurozone may not survive the crisis

Critical thinking: how the COVID-19 pandemic is driving progress

The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing governments and businesses to their limits, but history shows us that times of crisis often spur innovation

Will the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline deal create a regional energy hub?

Now that Cyprus, Greece and Israel have signed the Eastern Mediterranean pipeline deal, the countries may finally fulfil their ambitions of becoming regional energy hubs – but long-simmering disputes could create blockages

Europe is losing the battle to unite its military efforts

A fragmented Europe looks to consolidate defence as tensions mount with its transatlantic ally. But shortfalls in defence capabilities and an imprecise strategic approach stand in the way of meaningful European integration

A method to help European companies crack Asia

European firms can struggle with cultural differences when entering the Chinese market. Understanding the concept of guanxi can go a long way to bridging this divide

Southern Europe continues to struggle in the wake of the sovereign debt crisis

Falling unemployment and positive net migration are just two signs of recovery in Southern Europe. But with stubbornly high youth unemployment and a continuing brain drain, there are some deeper-seated issues that Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain need to address

Women over 50 hit the hardest by the gender pay gap

New studies have revealed that women in their 50s and 60s face the most severe gender and age-based discrimination

Cheesed off: how US tariffs are harming the EU dairy market

The European cheese industry is reeling from the latest round of US tariffs. With retaliation a real possibility, fears of an escalating trade war between the US and EU are mounting

Ingelia CEO Marisa Hernández Latorre is saying good riddance to bad rubbish

With the majority of the globe’s waste being dumped in methane-emitting landfill, a sustainable solution is essential. Marisa Hernández Latorre is proving that one person’s trash is another’s treasure

ABB hopes new CEO can overturn recent disappointments

Swiss engineering firm ABB appoints new CEO Björn Rosengren to transform the company’s fortunes after years of unsatisfactory results

Relying on Russia – the EU’s Nord Stream 2 dilemma

Despite a fractious political relationship, the EU and Russia are solid partners when it comes to gas. In fact, the former is increasingly reliant on Moscow for its energy needs

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