Pride and trepidation in Latvia as it swaps to euros
Latvia became the eurozone’s newest member on Jan. 1, its latest step into the European sphere. But it is also the poorest euro-using country, and still dependent on Russia.
Isabelle de Pommereau
In German, no word worse than ‘social tourism’
Sozialtourismus sounds innocuous. But according to the jury that named it ‘Germany’s worst word’ for 2013, it’s actually insidious.
More women in the boardroom? Europe considers forcing the issue
Gender quotas are receiving increased attention — and dividing governments — across Europe.
Germany’s secret to staving off the eurocrisis? Manufacturing
Germany is ‘strong and growing’ more than almost any other Western economic power, thanks in large part to the country’s dedication to its small- and mid-sized manufacturing companies.