EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep Feature

EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?

In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
by Linda A Thompson
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Milan prioritises pedal power
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Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
5 questions with… Marc Angel
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5 questions with… Marc Angel
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
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We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
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5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
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5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
Spain's presidency of the Council of the EU brings with it events celebrating Spanish culture all over Belgium. We've rounded up some highlights
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
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Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
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Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
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Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking
Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
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Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
This year’s Brussels Gallery Weekend, starting September 7, will be packed with contemporary delights
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
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Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024
Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
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Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
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Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
20 Jul Feature
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand?  
More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
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More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
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Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
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Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out who protects the buildings of the EU institutions in Brussels
Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
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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
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
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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
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Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
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Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
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Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
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The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
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EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
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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
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Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
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Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
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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
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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
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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 Interview
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
A revealing look behind the curtain at the other Germany
08 May Books
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 
Europe’s first chief heat officer warns our cities are not prepared for what’s coming
04 May Feature
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
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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