10+ Best Articles on Europe
The most useful articles on europe from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Europe Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on europe by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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The REAL Reason Europe Took Over the World
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OpenAI Could Quit Europe Over New AI Rules, CEO Warns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said his company could “cease operating” in the E.U. if it is unable to comply with the provisions of planned AI rules.
Postimperial Empire
How the war in Ukraine is transforming Europe.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on europe—all under 10 minutes.
How Sweden became the Silicon Valley of Europe
As Klarna's billionaire founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski prepares to stage one of the biggest-ever European fintech company listings, a feast of capitalism, he credits an unlikely backer for his runaway success: the Swedish welfare state.
«In particular, the 39-year-old pinpoints a late-1990s government policy to put a computer in every home.»
Europe Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Internet
The Digital Markets Act will force Big Tech platforms to break open their walled gardens in 2023, says the EU’s new ambassador to Silicon Valley.
Europe's stunning digital divide, in one map
Some Europeans really don't want to use the internet. This map shows a stark divide between northwest and southeast Europe.
Europe’s innovation wunderkinds: The rising B2B start-up ecosystem
While Europe’s B2B start-ups are becoming competitive, start-ups, investors, and corporates will need to share expertise and work as partners to realize the region’s full entrepreneurial potential.
«Three factors are likely to boost the growth potential of B2B start-ups in Europe: first, they provide great value for money; second, they profit from a mature regional ecosystem; and third, the European business landscape with its need for innovation is fertile ground for growing new innovation champions.»
Today, Europe Lost The Internet. Now, We Fight Back.
Today, in a vote that split almost every major EU party, Members of the European Parliament adopted every terrible proposal in the new Copyright Directive and rejected every good one, setting the…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on europe.
A Century of Unions in Europe (1920-2022)
On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine launching one of the biggest wars on European soil since World War II. The invasion reflects a longstanding belief of Russia’s that Ukraine—and much of the…
The Surprising Reason Europe Came Together Against Putin
A major advance in translation technology means that Ukrainians can inform and debunk in real time. The world hasn’t seen a weapon quite like it before.
10 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
There are must-sees, of course, but to really get under the skin of Europe’s great cities go for our pick of less-touristy districts
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Europe, including:
McKinsey & Company
Since 1926, the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. 130+ offices in 65+ countries.
Foreign Affairs
A magazine of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs, founded in 1922. Sign up for our newsletters: http://foreignaffairs.com/newsletter
Visual Capitalist
Data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investing, technology, and the economy.
Noema Magazine
Exploring the transformations sweeping our world. Published by @berggruenInst. Pitch us: edit@noemamag.com
EFF
We're the Electronic Frontier Foundation. We defend your civil liberties in a digital world.
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