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28 Sep Feature

The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit

A participatory art project is serving up a new take on the private art collection of the National Bank of Belgium

by Ana Fota

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02 Oct

Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU

27 Sep Feature

From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?

26 Sep Books

Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes

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26 Sep Feature

Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener

The electric ferry is aiming to shape a sustainable maritime future for Europe

22 Sep Books

Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in

The book provides a timely look at how technology can either enrich a narrow elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity

20 Sep Culture

Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad

Alin Mituța (RENEW Group, RO) shares his recipe for a grilled aubergine salad, the perfect summer dish

18 Sep Interview

5 questions with… Marc Angel

Get to know Marc Angel, a Luxembourgish MEP from the S&D party and a Vice-President of the European Parliament

18 Sep Feature

EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings

13 Sep Opinion

We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast

As a resident of Ukraine, I am acutely aware that there is no going back to a “pre-disinformation” time

13 Sep Feature

5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium

Spain's presidency of the Council of the EU brings with it events celebrating Spanish culture all over Belgium. We've rounded up some highlights

08 Sep Feature

Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt

As climate change and rising sea levels make Europe’s farmland increasingly salty and barren, can saline agriculture offer growers a way forward?

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02 Oct

Time to pause

The EU’s rushed proposal for SEP regulation would put EU connectivity tech leadership up for grabs

For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder

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28 Sep

For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder

Policies must ensure health equity for rare disease patients the European Union to ensure that they have equal access to diagnosis and treatments.

Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine?

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28 Sep

Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine?

Stakeholders from the EU Institutions, Lithuania and Ukraine gathered for a debate to discuss how to strive for better health resilience during times of crisis.

Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard

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20 Sep

Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard

In the European Union, the pursuit of a healthcare system that offers both access to life-saving treatments and fosters innovation in pharmaceuticals is an ongoing challenge. Striking the right balance between these two critical objectives is complex, with various
stakeholders involved. We believe that the cooperation between patients and smaller pharmaceutical companies can also significantly impact this balance.

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30 Aug

The Parliament Magazine's September Issue

The September issue of The Parliament is now available to read online.

28 Aug Feature

Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn

From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024

20 Jul Feature

Europe's quest for home-grown lithium

Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand? 

19 Jul Feature

More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions

Would you like to be propelled that over 700 kilometres per hour through a tube? Hyperloop technology could make that a reality — if Europe can rise to the challenge

Events

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Putting Patients First: Shaping a Brighter Future for Rare Diseases

This year the European Commission proposed a revision of the 20-year old legislation on medicines for children and rare diseases. What can be improved this legislation?

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Is Europe Sacrificing its Tech Leadership? What is at stake with the EU’s new patent regulation

The discussion will touch upon these topics and how to achieve a fair and balanced standard essential patent licensing system that is transparent, predictable and efficient.

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The 2nd European Tech for Climate Action conference

The conference will convene different stakeholder groups to explore the role of technology and innovation more broadly in supporting Europe’s climate action goals.

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World Orphan Drug Congress Europe 2023

The World Orphan Drug Congress is the largest orphan drugs and rare diseases meeting with the 2023 edition taking place in Barcelona between 31st October and 3rd November.

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