The future of logistics in Europe
Logistics is very important in the European economy. It comprises a great many areas, including haulage, warehousing, and supply chain management. It is believed that it accounts for up to 14% of the GDP of the entire European Union. Transportation provides emplo...
The process of learning to drive in Germany
Learning to drive in Germany is in many ways similar to other European countries and this is thanks in part to a number of European Union initiatives. Learning to drive in Germany is a costly and indeed a complex process. While there may be no speed limi...
The process of learning to drive in France
France like other European countries has a process for learning to drive which is much influenced by EU directives and regulations. However, there are also some unique characteristics of the system for learning to drive, in France. The government, on the...
How countries can join the European Union
The process of becoming a member of the Union is slow and complex. The EU has set down a number of conditions and criteria that every country needs to meet without exception. There are a set of procedures and negotiations that take need to take place befor...
History of Europe
Europe has a long and dramatic history. The continent has been populated for over 1 million years. In prehistory, there were several important stone age cultures. About 4,500 years ago Indo-Europeans migrated into Europe from the Eurasian Steppe and they brought a language which...
Early history
The origins of the modern European Union lay in the aftermath of World War. It was just the latest bloody war to tear the continent apart. After 1945 there was a growing recognition that Europeans would have to overcome their divisions and cooperate, for the good of all. Only by work...
THEEU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL 2019
There are many who are concerned by the rise of protectionism around and the world and believe that it could lead to lower economic growth and even conflict. The EU is committed to free trade and the lifting of tariffs and other barriers to cross-border economic acti...
The Great Irish Famine and the Holodomor
Today Europe is a largely a peaceful and prosperous continent. However, until relatively recently the continent was the site of wars and famine. Two of the most tragic famines in European history were the Great Irish Famine and the Holodomor in Ukraine. The...
The composition of Europe
The European Union has expanded remarkably. It began with 6 core members in the 1950s and as of 2019, there are 28 member states. The growth in the number of member states is regarded as one of the greatest achievements of the EU. It is widely seen as helping to spread pr...
Learning to Drive in Ireland: The process
The process of learning to drive in Ireland has become more complex over the years. This is because of a series of government initiatives to make sure that all drivers are competent. The aim of this is to ensure that Irish roads are as safe as possible. Th...
