Donald Tusk has taken office, but is the EU the real winner of Poland’s election?
15 Jan EU Institutions
Donald Tusk has taken office, but is the EU the real winner of Poland’s election?
After eight years in power, Poland’s right-wing populist government has been ousted and Donald Tusk, a pro-European integration prime minister, stepped in. The outcome has wider significance across the Continent
Strength through diversity is Europe’s best hope
11 Jan
Strength through diversity is Europe’s best hope
What is strength through diversity? What does achieving this entail? You might laugh, but swimming provides us with some useful clues.
Engelbert Dollfuss: how curators dismantle a controversial museum in Austria
04 Jan
Engelbert Dollfuss: how curators dismantle a controversial museum in Austria
Engelbert Dollfuss ruled Austria in the 1930s, modelling his regime on Mussolini's principles. Valeriya Safronova discovers how a controversial museum in his honour is entering its next phase
In Lithuania, national parks protect biodiversity and cultural heritage alike
02 Jan
In Lithuania, national parks protect biodiversity and cultural heritage alike
Over the 30 years since Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union, the country’s national parks have driven tourism, encouraged conservation and become symbolic of its sovereignty
Iceland’s Christmas book flood
15 Dec
Iceland’s Christmas book flood
Jólabókaflóð is a much-loved festive tradition and the backbone of Iceland’s publishing sector
Signature dish: Markus Ferber's snowflake biscuits
14 Dec EU Institutions
Signature dish: Markus Ferber's snowflake biscuits
German MEP Markus Ferber shares his favourite recipe for the Christmas season
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
13 Dec
Medicines in Europe: We must address affordability and availability
The EU market for medicines remains fragmented. Member States don't have the same access to sometimes life-saving medicines. This model is not sustainable, argues MEP Alex Agius Saliba.
The art of wellbeing: How Europe is using culture for its health benefits
12 Dec
The art of wellbeing: How Europe is using culture for its health benefits
Programmes using art for its health benefits are popping up all over Europe. The trend even has the support of the European institutions and the World Health Organisation
Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge
08 Dec
Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge
“The sooner we act, the more damage we can prevent in the future”, says MEP Nicu Stefanuta
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
07 Dec EU Institutions
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
The country continues to grapple with high tuberculosis rates, but joining the EU could help fight the disease, reports Julia Kaiser from Moldova, where she travelled with The Global Fund
Mental health in Europe: it is time for a strategy
05 Dec EU Institutions
Mental health in Europe: it is time for a strategy
In June, the Commission launched a Mental Health Communication. While this step is an admirable advancement, there is room for improvement, argues Dr. Alessandro Gallina from the European Public Health Alliance
Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
01 Dec
Empowering diverse voices: a pledge for inclusive choices
The Brussels Binder, a database of female experts, seeks to relegate male-only panels to history
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov EU Institutions
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
"We need to remain vigilant and be ready for all scenarios," Stella Kyriakides told The Parliament
A traveling exhibit of Ukrainian modernism keeps art safe in wartime
27 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
A traveling exhibit of Ukrainian modernism keeps art safe in wartime
An exhibit of Ukrainian art making its way through several European capitals presents both a way to safeguard art during wartime and an exercise in cultural diplomacy
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
23 Nov
Europe’s shame: how to confront rising racism
Racism is gaining ground in the EU. This is a wake-up call for Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, argues
Book review: A story of refugees and the things they carry
21 Nov
Book review: A story of refugees and the things they carry
A fascinating portrait of Iraqi and Syrian refugees and the things – material or intangible – they chose to save and carry with them
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
16 Nov EU Institutions
Don’t give up on the potential for humane, sustainable migration reforms
IRC's Harlem Désir urges the Parliament to keep up the pressure to ensure fundamental rights are at the heart of the EU migration pact
Book review: A guide on how to do nothing
15 Nov
Book review: A guide on how to do nothing
Today’s always-on, franticly busy lifestyle isn’t working, suggests philosopher Byung-Chul Han. We should all learn how to do nothing
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
14 Nov EU Institutions
EU to join European Convention on Human Rights
While some see the chance to close an accountability gap, others remain doubtful.
Southern Italy’s small-town revival fuelled by migration
09 Nov EU Institutions
Southern Italy’s small-town revival fuelled by migration
Declining population levels had left the small towns of southern Italy struggling to survive. But by opening their doors to migration, they have breathed new life into their communities
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
08 Nov
Prioritising the protection of people in crisis situations
Parliament should narrow the criteria that activate crisis measures, says the director of the Red Cross EU Office
Migration crises are not inevitable
07 Nov EU Institutions
Migration crises are not inevitable
The longer we wait to implement a more realistic and less idealistic migration approach, the more it will undermine citizens’ trust in their governments, argues Manfred Weber
Belgium’s asylum crisis
06 Nov EU Institutions
Belgium’s asylum crisis
Belgium’s failure to meet its obligations to asylum seekers is not just a political and humanitarian issue but also a crisis of the rule of law, reports Sarah Schug
Exhibition review: Turkish artist Burhan Doğançay in Geneva
02 Nov
Exhibition review: Turkish artist Burhan Doğançay in Geneva
Grimy posters stripped from city walls provided the inspiration for the modern artist