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June 22, 2019

The Netherlands: First heatwave expected in the Netherlands

Germany: Aachen hosts major climate rally

Germany: Aachen hosts 'Fridays for Future' climate rally

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June 21, 2019

Britain: Brexit would 'diminish' UK, says Dutch PM Mark Rutte.

Brexit would 'diminish' UK, says Dutch PM Mark Rutte.

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June 19, 2019

DISPLACED PERSONS: More than 70 million displaced worldwide says UNCHR

More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR

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June 18, 2019

EU Pension Legislation: Older and wiser?—when governments get it wrong on pensions reform - by Steve Coulter

Europe is turning grey. By 2060 over a quarter of the EU’s population will be over 65. Ageing is accelerating as the baby-boom generation retires and average life-spans continue to increase.

But while most of us are celebrating the fact that people are living longer, healthier lives, demogaphers and officials in finance ministries fret that, on current trends, more of us could be eking out our longer retirements in poverty. The problem is that we are not saving enough. Aviva, an insurance company, estimates that Europeans needs to save an extra €2 trillion each year to close the ‘pensions gap’—the difference between what people need to save to ensure an adequate retirement and what they are actually saving.

With most people still reliant on state pensions to make ends meet in later life, ageing populations will have profound consequences for the fiscal positions of member states, as working taxpayers shift into retirement and begin claiming old-age pensions in increasing numbers. Action is therefore needed to ensure that a decent retirement is affordable and available to all.

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June 16, 2019

Germany: Money is the root of all evil, as Germany exports weapons to Saudi coalition

Germany exports weapons to Saudi-led alliance in 2019

Climate Change: Tokyo, Oslo leading the way on climate change

How Tokyo, Oslo and other world cities are leading the way on climate action