Why the best way to use data modelling is to understand its limits
03 Feb Books

Why the best way to use data modelling is to understand its limits

Mathematical models shape our reaction to everything from global health to climate change. But as Erica Thompson, author of Escape from Model Land, finds the problem is they don’t always lead to the best real-world decisions
by Philippa Nuttall
The future of mobility is in the cloud Partner Content
02 Feb Opinion
The future of mobility is in the cloud
A great experiment in EU diplomacy
02 Feb Feature
A great experiment in EU diplomacy
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
01 Feb Opinion
How Montenegro can get its membership bid back on track
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The film festival fuelling debate on Europe’s social and political issues
31 Jan Feature
The film festival fuelling debate on Europe’s social and political issues
It’s an unusual voting procedure that sees MEPs as one half of the electorate and film fans as the other, but the LUX Audience Award makes it work
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
30 Jan Opinion
These four measures could curb the risk of corruption in Europe
There is a wide set of rules to make influence transparent in the European Parliament, but they could not prevent the Qatargate scandal. We need to take concrete steps to make them more effective
Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe
27 Jan Culture
Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe
While art often crosses borders, from the national to the cultural, certain bodies of work carry strong connotations of place. Here are seven exhibitions across the bloc that spotlight countries and cultures outside the EU
How Belgium became Europe’s port of call for cocaine
26 Jan Feature
How Belgium became Europe’s port of call for cocaine
The port of Antwerp has the dubious claim to fame as the main entry point for cocaine in Europe. But with critics citing a weak central government and divided law enforcement system, can Belgium ever win the war on drugs?
Is the AI Act missing safeguards on migration?
25 Jan Feature
Is the AI Act missing safeguards on migration?
The European Commission’s proposed AI Act – the first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence – includes an exemption that could allow for the use of certain high-risk technologies in migration-related procedures
Lobbying for change in the European Parliament
24 Jan Feature
Lobbying for change in the European Parliament
As the chorus of ‘I told you so’ rings out in the wake of the Qatari bribery scandal, the EU institutions face the challenges of improving lobbying regulations and transparency, particularly for third countries
Art attack: contextualising the latest trend in climate activism
20 Jan Culture
Art attack: contextualising the latest trend in climate activism
Climate activists have embraced a new polarising form of protest: vandalising art. Anthropologist Tijo Salverda talks about the goals and perceptions of these protests and the role of radical action in activist movements
Whither the cow?
17 Jan Feature
Whither the cow?
As the European Union looks out for the environment by driving meat out of the human diet, Sean Craig looks at whether animals will also be looked out for or new ethical issues around protection of livestock will arise
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The draft EU SoHO Regulation must address the needs of patients with rare diseases Partner Content
26 Jan Interview
The draft EU SoHO Regulation must address the needs of patients with rare diseases
Giles Platford, President of the Plasma-Derived Therapies Business Unit at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. and Chair of the Global Executive Board of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, discusses the draft EU Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) Regulation, which offers important opportunities to support reliable availability of plasma and sustainable access to plasma-derived medicinal products (PDMPs) for patients with rare diseases.
How Brazilian agriculture is offering sustainable solutions Partner Content
25 Jan Interview
How Brazilian agriculture is offering sustainable solutions
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation Partner Content
18 Jan Opinion
Platforms for change: How new technology can drive innovation
European integration needs digital integration Partner Content
17 Jan
European integration needs digital integration
Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to deliver a digital transformation of the European Commission’s work. Can policy-makers rise to the challenge?
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Issue 556 | February 2023
23 Jan Feature
Issue 556 | February 2023
The February edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Issue 555 | January 2023
14 Dec Feature
Issue 555 | January 2023
The January edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free
Litigating with the fishes
01 Dec Feature
Litigating with the fishes
Environmental law charity ClientEarth sued in Ireland to stop overfishing in the European Union, hoping to end up in the bloc’s highest court. Along the way, a second path opened to challenge the EU over such decisions
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
29 Nov Feature
The edible insect revolution has arrived in Europe
If the thought of worm burgers with cricket crisps on the side makes your mouth water, you're not alone. Bugs and creepy crawlies are increasingly becoming a foodie trend in the EU
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