This phenomenon threatens to undermine the EU’s competitiveness, exacerbate labour shortages, inflate public budgets and deepen regional inequalities. Studies suggest that by 2050, 25% of Europe’s population will be over 65. Ernesto H. Lacher The trend in the ageing of Europeans is set to amplify over the next […]
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Climate emergency puts workers at risk
Cataclysms affect the population as a whole but are particularly harsh on workers, commonly the people most exposed to the rigours of the climate for long periods of more intense temperatures. Global warming could, by about 2050, cause losses equivalent to 19% of global income. Sergio Ferrarto […]
Cinema capture and celebrates Black girlhood
A year-long touring programme featuring films exploring the childhoods of Black girls, made by Black filmmakers, began last 11 May. Called “Snapshot”, it will be shown in 30 venues across the UK and will end in April 2025. It is a series of four features and five short films […]
Literary realism
Terry Eagleton is a literary critic you can trust. He has read everything, his judgements are invariably sound and his humour is the icing on the cake. Sean Sheehan The subject matter of “The real thing” is fiction, mostly novels that come broadly under the umbrella of literary […]
The inhibiting role of religion on the growth of thought
Iran, rich in culture and history, balances tradition and modernity. Despite deep religious roots, especially in Shia Islam, religion’s impact on intellectual discourse and societal progress sparks debate. Rola Zamzameh* Iran’s intellectual history is characterized by periods of flourishing intellectual activity, punctuated by times of repression and stagnation. […]
















