Change in action: Leading MEP takes to the factory floor with DENSO Partner Content
30 Oct
Change in action: Leading MEP takes to the factory floor with DENSO
Europe will not achieve its net zero targets without close collaboration between policymakers and industry. The Parliament joined MEP Ondřej Kovařík as he visited the Czech plant of leading automotive components, systems, and solutions manufacturer DENSO to learn more about how major businesses are adapting working practices to deliver a greener future.
Rethinking the EU’s approach to Iran after Jina Mahsa Amini’s death Partner Content
26 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Rethinking the EU’s approach to Iran after Jina Mahsa Amini’s death
The historic uprising in Iran in September 2022 represents a clear rejection of the regime by the Iranian people. One year on, The Parliament held an event to discuss how the EU should respond.
Taking on illicit trade Partner Content
24 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Taking on illicit trade
Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
24 Oct EU Institutions
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we look into whether EU citizens can run for mayor in any member state
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
19 Oct
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
A Berlin artist has spent a week and a half living in different parking spaces to inspire the city’s residents to reimagine public areas
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
18 Oct Energy & Environment
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
A combination of natural advantages, technical know-how and smart investment are helping Finland reach its clean energy goals, going beyond climate neutrality
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
17 Oct
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
Competition is stiff for the EU as it works on plans to deploy its first homegrown constellation of satellites and catch up to space-faring nations and venture capitalists alike
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
16 Oct
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
Draft anti-Slapp measures are expected to be finalised soon. But will ‘Daphne’s law’ be robust enough to protect journalists and rights watchdogs from oppressive lawsuits?
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
12 Oct
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
With the Accessible Art Fair, Stephanie Manasseh has been helping artists reach new audiences in Belgium for over two decades
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
03 Oct
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
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate Partner Content
03 Oct EU Institutions
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate
The Parliament's special supplement "The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate" is now available to read online.
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
03 Oct 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
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future Partner Content
03 Oct Energy & Environment
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future
The corrugated cardboard industry has been a feature of consumers’ daily lives for over 165 years, but the European Parliament’s discussions on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation puts the future of the industry at risk.
Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU Partner Content
02 Oct
Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU
There is an ongoing battle between developers of secure communications solutions and those seeking to illicitly access confidential data, due to the rapid changes in technology. The Parliament sat down with Kristofer Ziegler, Country Manager Belgium at the cybersecurity company Sectra, to learn how industry innovation is helping keep the secrets of nations, businesses, and institutions safe.
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
28 Sep
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
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
27 Sep EU Institutions
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
The EU’s climate czar, Frans Timmermans, decided to swap Brussels for The Hague. He was replaced by Wopke Hoekstra
Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener
26 Sep 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 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
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
22 Sep Technology
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
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
20 Sep
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
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep EU Institutions
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
5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
13 Sep
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
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
08 Sep Energy & Environment
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?
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
05 Sep EU Institutions
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking