2.2 billion people in the world have only irregular access to clean water, including in Europe.
Price Limits, Vouchers, and Tax Cuts: Unlike Austria, Most Governments Are Trying To Fight Inflation
By Kontrast.at Energy prices are going through the roof. But for the first time, the Austrian government did not decide on anything at the energy summit. Many other European governments have already taken measures against inflation in the summer and are now extending them—relatively unattached to the ruling party’s colour. Whether Orbán in Hungary…
Simple: How Finland Decreased Maternal Mortality Rates With a Cardboard Box
Finland has the world’s lowest mortality rate among babies and pregnant women. And all because of a cardboard box! The state gives expectant families a so-called “maternity box”.
Finland has the world’s lowest mortality rate among babies and pregnant women. And all because of a cardboard box! The state gives expectant families a so-called “maternity box”.
Higher Wages, Free Healthcare: Why Portugal’s Socialists Won the Election 2022
By Kontrast.at In Portugal, António Costa’s ruling Socialists won the parliamentary election with an absolute majority. The Portuguese voted for higher wages and pensions and a strong public health care system. To this day, Portugal suffers from the consequences of conservative austerity policies. “This is the victory of humility, trust and stability. The people…
Private Jets and Yachts: Anthropologist Richard Wilk Explains How the Lifestyle of Billionaires Harms Our Society
Megayachts cause over 7.000 tons of carbon emissions per year, meanwhile average citizens try to deliberately live an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Megayachts cause over 7.000 tons of carbon emissions per year, meanwhile average citizens try to deliberately live an eco-friendly lifestyle.
25 Million People Cannot Live on Their Wages: EU Needs Higher Minimum Wages and Collective Agreements for All
The European Trade-Union Institute (ETUI) publishes a report on inequality in Europe: The Benchmarking Working Europe 2021 study suggests that inequality in Europe continues to rise.
The European Trade-Union Institute (ETUI) publishes a report on inequality in Europe: The Benchmarking Working Europe 2021 study suggests that inequality in Europe continues to rise.
Effective and Cheap: Cuba’s Vaccines Brings Hope To Poorer Countries
With Abdala, Soberana 02 and Soberana Plus, Cuba has developed three highly effective protein vaccines against Covid-19.
With Abdala, Soberana 02 and Soberana Plus, Cuba has developed three highly effective protein vaccines against Covid-19.
100% Of Electricity Provided by Renewable Energy Sources: Burgenland Intends To Become Europe’s First Climate-neutral Region
Four pillars for a climate-neutral future.
Four pillars for a climate-neutral future.
Poor Working Conditions Are Causing Almost 3 Million Deaths per Year
How is that possible?
How is that possible?
4-Day Week in Iceland: Almost 9 Out of 10 Icelanders Are Entitled to Work Shorter Hours
By Lena Krainz Iceland has undertaken the largest trial of a 4-day-week, globally. It has been such an outstanding success that 86 percent of Iceland’s employees have either already adopted it, or at least have the possibility of working shorter hours. This experiment has shown that working shorter hours while getting paid full wages…
Key to Success: Investments in Public Transport, Education and Help for Everyone
The Danish approach towards progressive social policies.
The Danish approach towards progressive social policies.
Luxury Yachts and Private Jets: Why the Rich Are the Biggest Climate Killers
The richest one percent of people are responsible for 16 percent of global CO2 emissions.
The richest one percent of people are responsible for 16 percent of global CO2 emissions.
Scotland Planning on Four-Day Working Week
Research has repeatedly shown that workers and even businesses support shorter working hours.
Research has repeatedly shown that workers and even businesses support shorter working hours.
21.6 Million Children in the EU Are Poor – How the EU Is Planning to End Child Poverty
Poverty usually runs through the entirety of a person’s life. It is not a matter of individual fate and it cannot be fought with diligence.
Poverty usually runs through the entirety of a person’s life. It is not a matter of individual fate and it cannot be fought with diligence.
Eco-Revolution in India: Agricultural Project Could Initiate Global Agricultural Turnaround
Cow dung is the new gold.
Cow dung is the new gold.
Icelandic Explorer Haraldsson: “We Should Have a Goal of 30 Workhours per Week as a Society”
Today, 86 percent of Icelandic workers have shorter working hours or at least the right to reduce them while maintaining full pay. The trade unions in Iceland enforced this.
Today, 86 percent of Icelandic workers have shorter working hours or at least the right to reduce them while maintaining full pay. The trade unions in Iceland enforced this.