Single-use paper or reusable plastics: what’s best for the future of packaging? Partner Content
05 May 23
Single-use paper or reusable plastics: what’s best for the future of packaging?
Recent legislation passed in France banning single-use packaging in fast-food establishments has drawn the attention of policy-makers across Europe. The Parliament partnered the European Paper Packaging Alliance to host a high-level event in Paris to discuss its impact
Europe’s first chief heat officer warns our cities are not prepared for what’s coming
04 May 23 EU Institutions
Europe’s first chief heat officer warns our cities are not prepared for what’s coming
From painting apartment blocks in light colours to reusing wastewater, Athens’ former heat guru Eleni Myrivili explains how cities can adapt to rising temperatures 
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 
Terrace time: Five Brussels-produced beers to try as the days grow longer
02 May 23
Terrace time: Five Brussels-produced beers to try as the days grow longer
Rising temperatures and sunny days are on the horizon once again, and it won’t be long before Brussels inhabitants spill onto the city’s terraces to enjoy a nice, cold beer
EU AMA: What does it take to make into the European Parliament’s art collection?  
28 Apr 23 EU Institutions
EU AMA: What does it take to make into the European Parliament’s art collection?  
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. Here, Laura Lamberti finds out how the European Parliament has built its contemporary art collection over the years
Why electronic labelling could be good news for consumers and the planet Partner Content
27 Apr 23 Technology
Why electronic labelling could be good news for consumers and the planet
It is important that buyers of electronic goods understand the products they have purchased and are confident in the safety of their new equipment. But with hundreds of millions of items sold across the EU each year, physically providing user manuals and other information comes with a heavy environmental cost. Is a move to e-labelling the answer for consumers and the planet?
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation Partner Content
25 Apr 23 Technology
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation
We caught up with Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm to hear about Ericsson’s work on the 5G rollout, how they’re helping Europe to achieve its digital and green ambitions and what can be done to accelerate digitalisation and 5G's rollout.
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
Paving the way for another decade of progress in hemophilia care through EU policy Partner Content
19 Apr 23
Paving the way for another decade of progress in hemophilia care through EU policy
On World Hemophilia Day, the hemophilia community sits together to reflect on progress to date in the care of patients with bleeding disorders, whilst pointing that challenges remain and several EU policy opportunities could be game changers to address these.
Clytemnestra finally gets her own voice
11 Apr 23
Clytemnestra finally gets her own voice
Greek mythology dismisses Clytemnestra as an evil husband-killer. But this reimagining allows Helen of Troy’s sister to step into the spotlight and tell her story of tragedy and revenge
Meeting the medical needs of the 36 million Europeans living with a rare disease Partner Content
06 Apr 23
Meeting the medical needs of the 36 million Europeans living with a rare disease
MEPs partner up during our European Parliament event to address the 95% of rare diseases lacking treatment options.
Steel in the spotlight as MEPs and stakeholders discuss EU packaging waste proposal Partner Content
03 Apr 23 Energy & Environment
Steel in the spotlight as MEPs and stakeholders discuss EU packaging waste proposal
Recycling, innovation and sustainability on the agenda as the potential of steel packaging discussed in European Parliament breakfast debate.
Lifting the lid on how fascism affected Italian women’s daily lives
03 Apr 23
Lifting the lid on how fascism affected Italian women’s daily lives
Under Mussolini’s regime, Fascist ideology seeped into all aspects of life in Italy – even the country’s cuisine
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
28 Mar 23 EU Institutions
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
Urmas Paet (Renew, EE) is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
22 Mar 23 EU Institutions
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Sean Craig crunched the numbers to find out more about the EP’s energy usage and whether it’s trending in the right direction
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
20 Mar 23
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
In Empty Theatre, Jac Jemc blends fact and fiction to create a witty and imaginative rendition of the lives of royal cousins Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Albania’s first solar village aims for energy self-sufficiency
15 Mar 23 Energy & Environment
Albania’s first solar village aims for energy self-sufficiency
Welcome to Kutë, a citizen energy community born out of the successful struggle to halt construction of a hydropower dam. But how much autonomy can this collective really establish?
Signature Dish: Christel Schaldemose’s brunsviger
10 Mar 23
Signature Dish: Christel Schaldemose’s brunsviger
Christel Schaldemose (S&D, DK) shares her recipe for brunsviger, a cosy cake with island origins
Balancing environmental needs with respiratory healthcare Partner Content
09 Mar 23 Energy & Environment
Balancing environmental needs with respiratory healthcare
MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos and Professor Christer Janson discuss the importance of achieving the EU’s climate goals while maintaining quality care for millions of people in Europe living with chronic respiratory diseases.
Giorgia Meloni, Enrico Mattei and Italy’s ghost politics
07 Mar 23 EU Institutions
Giorgia Meloni, Enrico Mattei and Italy’s ghost politics
The country’s Prime Minister is tapping into Algerian gas and Italian memory with the “Mattei Plan”, a reference to the celebrated founder of Eni who, in the post-war period, raised Italy’s status on the international scene
Belgium’s bid to become a green hydrogen gateway
01 Mar 23 Energy & Environment
Belgium’s bid to become a green hydrogen gateway
With the EU investing heavily in hydrogen, Belgium aims to be a leading import and transit hub for alternative fuel. But despite advantages of location, expertise and infrastructure, the small country has challenges to overcome if it is to realise its goals
The European Health Data Space and rare diseases Partner Content
23 Feb 23
The European Health Data Space and rare diseases
The vast majority of rare disease patients are willing to share their data to improve diagnosis of their disease and develop new treatments. Let’s make sure that data sharing becomes a reality, writes Tilly Metz
Safeguarding Ukraine’s culture of resistance
23 Feb 23 Foreign & Security Policy
Safeguarding Ukraine’s culture of resistance
From Kharkiv to Paris: The Facets of Freedom exhibition pays homage to the struggle for liberty with art evacuated out of Ukraine