Spotify just made a record profit. What can the platform do now to maintain momentum?
Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for recorded music reached its zenith in 1999 – the...
Poverty in Britain is firmly linked to the country’s mountain of private wealth – Labour must address this growing inequality
Stewart Lansley, University of Bristol - Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour government would not raises taxes on wealth, capital gains or higher incomes. She does not, she says,...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
Meet the EU’s answer to crypto: the e-euro
Iordanis Kalaitzoglou, Audencia - In a bid to play catch up with technology companies and younger generations of consumers, central banks are finally starting...
Generation Z may not need mortgages, here’s why
Geoffrey Ditta, Universidad Nebrija - Ask many Millennials – the generation currently in their late 20s to early 40s – about the possibility of home ownership and they will...
Spotify just made a record profit. What can the platform do now to maintain momentum?
Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for recorded music reached its zenith in 1999 – the same year that the seeds of the industry’s near destruction were sown. When Napster launched that year it gave music lovers around the world access to an...
Generation Z may not need mortgages, here’s why
Geoffrey Ditta, Universidad Nebrija - Ask many Millennials – the generation currently in their late 20s to early 40s – about the possibility of home ownership and they will probably laugh in your...
Generation Z may not need mortgages, here’s why
Geoffrey Ditta, Universidad Nebrija - Ask many Millennials – the generation currently in their late 20s to early 40s...
