Japan’s population is aging and shrinking quickly, Europe – with the notable exception of France – is heading the same way and is only slightly growing because of immigration. Now the newest figures from the US-census are available. During the last decade, total population grew by 10% to 309 million people. 92% of growth came from…
Tag Archive: Europe
EU-Expansion – Is the EU Ready For Turkey?
Is Turkey ready for joining the EU? Some politicians categorically deny it, others prefer to postpone the delicate answer and nobody dares asking the people about it. However, the question is probably not the decisive one. If reforms continue – slowly or rapidly – Turkey will be technically ready one day and even the most…
Drinking – Europe is Sobering Up
Alcohol consumption is Europe is dwindling. Italians and French are downing a third less than they used to 30 years ago. Spreading fast-food eateries, growing health and security awareness or a more hectic working environment may be contributing to this steady sobering up of Europeans. Also the taste is changing. Poles now frequently go for…
