Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
29 Jun Economics
Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
Europe’s beauty spots are buckling under mass tourism – so some popular destinations are fighting back. Venice has blocked cruise ships and Amsterdam has launched ‘stay away’ ads aimed at badly behaved Brits. But the trade-off between quality of life and much-needed revenue is a tricky one
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
28 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
The July edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
26 Jun EU Institutions
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
Calls are mounting for the European Commission to implement a strategy to prevent hostile regimes using European citizens for political leverage
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
22 Jun EU Institutions
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
The Czech MEP puts his own twist on a traditional sweet treat from his home country in this recipe for yeast buns with vanilla custard
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Energy & Environment
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
Firms using unsubstantiated environmental claims to market their products could face financial penalties under new rules. But while some hail proposals for a green claims directive as empowering for consumers, others warn they are too vague to have an impact on greenwashing
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Energy & Environment
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
Consumers want to be part of the green transition, it is time to support them with a right to repair
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun
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 EU Institutions
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The June edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Economics
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May 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
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
25 May
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.
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May EU Institutions
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
Europe is playing a dangerous game allowing China and the US to escalate their conflict, leading to serious ramifications for the EU's economy
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May
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 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
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Energy & Environment
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
Cities can foster this by providing recycling facilities and promoting sharing initiatives, but the transition requires significant changes to the way we produce and consume
Signature Dish: Sabine Verheyen’s Catalan-style wild boar
11 May
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 
5 Questions with... Damian Boeselager
10 May EU Institutions
5 Questions with... Damian Boeselager
The German MEP and co-founder of the pan-European political party Volt talks the benefits of lunch, Stefan Zweig and wanting to learn Russian
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
Simply dividing an area of land by the overall population can be misleading, and we should be looking at “mixity” instead to create of liveable, functional, vibrant communities
A revealing look behind the curtain at the other Germany
08 May
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
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
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May Energy & Environment
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
It’s time to move to a system that considers how the street, rather than being seen as simply a traffic artery, can better serve environmental, economic, and social functions
Europe’s first chief heat officer warns our cities are not prepared for what’s coming
04 May 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 
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
We need to improve the public’s understanding of the role of MEPs and their political groups in the Eastern Partnership countries
The rise of gender mainstreaming in urban design
03 May
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