In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
09 May 23 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 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
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May 23 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 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 
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May 23
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 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
Peak time: Why Europe’s mountainous regions must mitigate an ageing population
26 Apr 23 Economics
Peak time: Why Europe’s mountainous regions must mitigate an ageing population
Having a large ratio of older citizens presents a particular challenge for these communities, which can suffer from geographic isolation, a lack of basic services and fragmented health systems
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
We must give voice to Europe’s rural population
20 Apr 23 Economics
We must give voice to Europe’s rural population
There is growing discontent among rural populations and work must be done to bring them to the centre of the political debate, helping to ensure territorial and social cohesion which is the very fabric of the European project
Why rural Europe must embrace the circular economy to improve sustainability
19 Apr 23 Energy & Environment
Why rural Europe must embrace the circular economy to improve sustainability
The fight is not just about protecting the environment or reducing our carbon footprint - it is about building a system that can ensure prosperity for all people on the planet, including those in rural areas
Head to head: No, it is not time to downgrade protection status for Europe’s wolves
18 Apr 23 Energy & Environment
Head to head: No, it is not time to downgrade protection status for Europe’s wolves
The dilemma has animal rights activists and livestock farmers on opposing sides. Thomas Waitz argues that the way forward is rooted in better management of cohabitation between wolves and farmers
Head to head: Yes, it's time to downgrade protection status for Europe’s wolves
18 Apr 23 Energy & Environment
Head to head: Yes, it's time to downgrade protection status for Europe’s wolves
While strict protection of wolves may have been justified 30 years ago, this is no longer the case, argues Herbert Dorfmann
Meet the Press: Al Jazeera's Abdullah Elshamy
17 Apr 23
Meet the Press: Al Jazeera's Abdullah Elshamy
In our ongoing series, The Parliament endeavours to meet every foreign correspondent in town. This month, we speak to Al Jazeera Arabic’s Abdullah Elshamy
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
Iran provides a sign of the turmoil to come – this is how Europe should respond
07 Apr 23 EU Institutions
Iran provides a sign of the turmoil to come – this is how Europe should respond
With a popular uprising merely paused, the nuclear standoff hardening, and material support for Russia’s war against Ukraine growing, Iran poses an acute threat to European security. The next regional clash could be the spark of a wider conflagration, it's time for a new approach
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.
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
06 Apr 23 Foreign & Security Policy
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
Oleksandr Kamyshin has kept Ukraine’s trains running on time since Russia's invasion. As he gets ready to step into a new role, he spoke to The Parliament about 12 months he could never have imagined
5 questions with... Irena Joveva
05 Apr 23
5 questions with... Irena Joveva
Irena Joveva (Renew, SI), vice-chair of the Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee, talks about getting inspiration from her mother, and The Little Prince
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
Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria
30 Mar 23 Foreign & Security Policy
Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria
Brussels can avoid the politicisation of its aid in Turkey and Syria by ensuring its funds reach local authorities and civil society actors