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Technology / 4 weeks ago

12 European nations back 'Chat Control' while others resist

There is a growing divide across Europe about a controversial proposal which requires tech platforms to scan private digital communication, including encrypted messages, in the quest to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM). An infographic produced by The World in Maps shows 12 countries supporting this so-called “Chat Control,” 6 undecided, and 9 opposed. The proposal, officially known as the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), has ignited battles over privacy, encryption, and the limits of state surveillance.

Maps / 5 weeks ago

Europe reimagined by headcount: How population shapes the continent’s future

A new map from The World in Maps redefines Europe not by borders, but by people, grouping the continent into regions of roughly 80 million inhabitants each. It’s a simple yet powerful visualisation that reframes how we think about influence, identity, and demography in a region where population trends are becoming as geopolitically significant as politics itself.

Business / 5 weeks ago

Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion

Europe is widely seen as a basin of prosperity, with advanced economies, generous welfare systems, and high standards of living. Yet, in many European nations, nearly a third of the population faces poverty. The most recent data from Eurostat (2024) reveals stark disparities. Türkiye and Bulgaria top the list, with 30% of their populations facing poverty or social exclusion, followed closely by Romania (28%), Greece (27%), and Lithuania (26%).

Maps / 5 weeks ago

Germany’s moment of return: 35 years after the wall fell

On October 3, 1990, Germany achieved reunification, which had once seemed impossible. After four decades of division, the two halves of a nation separated by ideology, concrete, and wire became one again. The day marked not only a pivotal moment in German history but also a turning point for Europe and the post–Cold War world.

Maps / 6 weeks ago

Over 40 million residents in Europe were born outside the EU

According to data available on January 1, 2024, 44.7 million people living in the EU were born outside the Union (about 9.9% of the population). A further 17.9 million were born in another EU country. Together, these groups explain much of the bloc’s population growth and a growing share of its workforce. By absolute size, Germany hosts the EU’s largest foreign-born population (15.8 million), followed by France (10.1 million), the UK (9.6 million) and Italy (6 million).

Culture / 6 weeks ago

The countries that look, feel, and act most like the United States

When people talk about America’s closest allies, they often focus on politics, trade, or military partnerships. But what about cultural DNA, the deep similarities in demographics, politics, infrastructure, and everyday life? According to the Country Similarity Index, a data-driven ranking that compares nations across five major dimensions, the United States’ closest cultural cousin is its neighbour to the north, Canada, with a striking similarity score of 79.2.

Business / 6 weeks ago

The world’s biggest importers

According to new data compiled from the IMF and CIA, the world’s largest economies are also its biggest buyers. The United States leads the list with imports worth $3.82 trillion, followed by China at $2.79 trillion. Germany takes third with $1.57 trillion, while the United Kingdom and India follow at $975 billion and $892 billion, respectively. France imports $830 billion, Japan $784 billion, Italy $743 billion, Canada $719 billion, and the Netherlands rounds out the top ten with $713 billion.

Business / 7 weeks ago

5 oldest continually operating companies that are still thriving

In today’s fast-paced business world, where many startups struggle to survive beyond five years, there are a few remarkable companies that have been operating for centuries, even more than a millennium. These businesses have weathered wars, plagues, economic collapses, and technological revolutions, yet remain relevant. Here’s a closer look at five of the oldest continually running companies in the world, verified by World Atlas.

Maps / 7 weeks ago

Why none of the countries that bordered Poland in 1989 don't exist anymore

In 1989, Poland was surrounded by three countries that no longer exist today: East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union. Within just a few short years, all three vanished from the map, reshaping the heart of Europe and leaving Poland with an entirely new set of neighbours.

Technology / 7 weeks ago

How global export shares are shifting in industrial robotics

In 2016, Japan dominated the industrial robot export market with a commanding 36% share; fast forward to 2024, and that lead has been substantially eroded. A new export share chart reveals that while Japan remains in first place, its share has fallen to 21.4%. Germany, Italy, and emerging players like China and Denmark are all gaining ground, reflecting sweeping changes in manufacturing, global supply chains, and trade policies.

Business / 8 weeks ago

Germany’s $4.6 trillion economy rivals over 20 European nations combined

Germany’s economy remains a powerhouse — so large that its 2024 GDP equals the combined economic output of more than 20 European countries across Eastern and Northern Europe. With a nominal GDP of about $4.66 trillion, according to the World Bank and Trading Economics, Germany continues to dominate the European economic landscape despite recent headwinds.

Technology / 8 weeks ago

Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide

Europe is now home to the highest residential electricity costs in the world, averaging around USD 0.245 per kilowatt-hour between 2023 and 2025. This striking figure, published by World Visualized and confirmed by data from, highlights a widening gap between regions where power is cheap and those where households face mounting energy bills.

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