As Voters Decide on a 10-Million Population Cap, Europe Watches Closely BERN — In a country renowned for stability, precision, and political consensus, an extraordinary question has reached the ballot box: How many people is too many? On Sunday, millions of Swiss voters headed to polling stations in one of the most consequential referendums in […] Read more
Europe is baking under a relentless “heat dome” that has transformed streets, beaches, and stadiums into scorching danger zones, as governments race to respond to a climate emergency unfolding in real time. France shattered historical records on Monday, enduring its hottest May day ever recorded, while forecasters warned the worst may still be ahead. Across […] Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called on coronavirus vaccine makers to deliver on their pledges to supply millions of doses to the bloc, and beyond. Her comments come amid an unprecedented challenge for the EU when it comes to the rollout of vaccines to each of the 27 member states. The […] Read more
European countries are likely to impose more restrictions on public life in the coming days as the number of daily coronavirus infections rises rapidly, analysts said. France reported 10,569 new cases Sunday (down from more than 13,000 new cases reported the day before), Reuters reported, while the U.K., reported almost 4,000 new cases on Sunday. […] Read more
Always wanted to live abroad? Now may be your best chance. More countries are inviting travelers to trade their home offices for the opportunity to live and work abroad during the pandemic. Stanford University economist Nicholas Bloom estimates 42% of the U.S. labor force is now working from home full time. And workers may not be returning […] Read more
