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Why Does the European Union Have So Few Skyscrapers?
The world’s tallest building reaches 828 metres into the sky. The tallest in the European Union stands at just 310 metres. What does this remarkable difference tell us about Europe? Look at the skylines of Dubai, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur or Shenzhen. They are dominated by enormous towers, some rising more than half a kilometre above…