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On the Road through Europe

Bulgaria: Joining the euro in times of political crisis
Bulgaria: Joining the euro in times of political crisis
In 2026, Bulgaria joins the eurozone as thousands of people take to the streets to protest against corruption.
6 min
Magazine
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Portugal: A public health service in crisis
Portugal: A public health service in crisis
For many people in Portugal, getting health treatment in the public service has become extremely difficult.
6 min
Documentary
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Sweden: a pioneer in green steel?
Sweden: a pioneer in green steel?
Northern Sweden is pioneering green hydrogen steel production, a project closely watched across Europe.
6 min
Documentary
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How Lithuania is combating climate change through reforestation
How Lithuania is combating climate change through reforestation
New forests are emerging in Lithuania: a project that aims to restore nature to endangered areas.
6 min
Documentary
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Nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands
Nitrogen crisis in the Netherlands
Farmers are losing work, the environment is declining and the economy is struggling. All because of nitrogen.
6 min
Documentary
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Sweden’s quiet breakup with cash
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Poland invests in its military and defence
Poland invests in its military and defence
Facing the Russian threat head-on, Poland is ramping up its defense game like never before.
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Sweden’s quiet breakup with cash

6 min

Available until 25/05/2026

Sweden invented banknotes, yet today it’s one of the countries where cash is used the least. Digital payments, cards and apps dominate daily life. But with the war in Ukraine and tensions with Russia, authorities are rethinking the system’s weaknesses — from cyber risks to the exclusion of vulnerable groups.

Image

Jean Will

Editing

Isabelle Nommay

Graphics

Frida Dumont

Journalist

Marianne Skorpis Rimo

Fixer

Elena von Dönhoff

Country

France
Germany

Year

2025

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