Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
25 May 23
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
These podcasts provide a view into the often untold but compelling stories behind what we eat and how it affects us.
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
Signature Dish: Sabine Verheyen’s Catalan-style wild boar
11 May 23
Signature Dish: Sabine Verheyen’s Catalan-style wild boar
The German MEP shares her recipe for a classic dish from her home country but with a touch of Spanish cuisine 
A revealing look behind the curtain at the other Germany
08 May 23
A revealing look behind the curtain at the other Germany
Interspersing big historical events with stories of ordinary people, Katja Hoyer's book reveals an East Germany far more dynamic than the cold war caricature often painted in the west 
Is the French policy approach to tobacco control working? Partner Content
05 May 23
Is the French policy approach to tobacco control working?
France has become the largest market for illicit cigarettes in the EU, both damaging revenue from taxation and posing a risk to national security. At a recent event in Paris, polling organisation Povaddo presented the findings of their new survey mapping the attitude of French consumers
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?