How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
03 Oct 23
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
Local football team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has captured the hearts of Brussels-based EU staffers
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
03 Oct 23 Energy & Environment
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
The swarms of satellites in low-Earth orbit are causing light and noise pollution, which is in turn creating ecological chaos
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
28 Sep 23
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
Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener
26 Sep 23 Energy & Environment
Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener
The electric ferry is aiming to shape a sustainable maritime future for Europe
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
26 Sep 23 Energy & Environment
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
Author Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on a bamboo bike to raise awareness about the loss of biodiversity. Her book charting her eco adventure is part travelogue, part call to arms – and completely inspiring
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
20 Jul 23 Energy & Environment
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?  
More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
19 Jul 23 Technology
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
The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
19 Jul 23 EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
The August edition of The Parliament, focusing on innovation in Europe, is now available to read online
The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
05 Jul 23 Technology
The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
Is the digital euro the logical next step? The answer depends on its form, design, concrete added value and competitive features
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
28 Jun 23 EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
The July edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun 23
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
Three new Turkish novels are putting the spotlight on the impact of global urbanisation on the country's rural communities.
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
06 Jun 23 EU Institutions
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The June edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May 23 EU Institutions
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A Thompson pores over regulations and protocols to identify the highest earner among the EU’s top brass
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May 23
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
Brussels is staking its claim as the global capital of Art Nouveau with a year-long programme of events. But alongside a renewed appreciation for the architecture, the initiative has stirred up memories of Belgium’s colonial past
Trees a crowd - the movement to green Europe’s city streets
19 May 23 Energy & Environment
Trees a crowd - the movement to green Europe’s city streets
Increasing tree cover can help combat climate challenges and improve mental health - but there are hidden challenges too
The rise of gender mainstreaming in urban design
03 May 23
The rise of gender mainstreaming in urban design
With the growing understanding that a person’s gender, age, ethnicity and other factors can shape their experience of a city, planners are applying new techniques to make urban spaces suitable for all 
The May 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
25 Apr 23
The May 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The May edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Meet the Press: Al Jazeera's Abdullah Elshamy
17 Apr 23
Meet the Press: Al Jazeera's Abdullah Elshamy
In our ongoing series, The Parliament endeavours to meet every foreign correspondent in town. This month, we speak to Al Jazeera Arabic’s Abdullah Elshamy
The Parliament Magazine Issue 558 | April 2023 | The Rural Europe Edition
27 Mar 23 EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine Issue 558 | April 2023 | The Rural Europe Edition
The April edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Issue 556 | February 2023
23 Jan 23 EU Institutions
Issue 556 | February 2023
The February edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Issue 555 | January 2023
14 Dec 22
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 22
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 22
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
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
17 Nov 22
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
Ukrainian photographer Olga Ivashchenko documents how the country’s off-road driving enthusiasts and civilian mechanics are doing their part to keep defence efforts up and running, with words by Karyna Samokhvalova