Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe
27 Jan Culture

Exhibitions showcasing art from around the globe

While art often crosses borders, from the national to the cultural, certain bodies of work carry strong connotations of place. Here are seven exhibitions across the bloc that spotlight countries and cultures outside the EU
by Emma Harper
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
How Belgium became Europe’s port of call for cocaine
26 Jan Feature
How Belgium became Europe’s port of call for cocaine
Is the AI Act missing safeguards on migration?
25 Jan Feature
Is the AI Act missing safeguards on migration?
EU AMA: Where do the banners on the Berlaymont building go to die?
28 Oct Culture
EU AMA: Where do the banners on the Berlaymont building go to die?
In our new Ask Me Anything column, we seek the answers to some of the EU’s most pressing questions. First up, Laura Lamberti is given the low-down on the Berlaymont banners by Jean-Luc Théate, managing director of DESIGNpoint
Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
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Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
To make railways an attractive alternative, Germany is ramping up efforts to implement an optimised timetable and upgrade heavily used lines
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
24 Oct Opinion
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
European rail operators are unlikely to meet demand for new international services. But there are seemingly small actions they can take to improve cross-border travel
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
21 Oct Opinion
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
With many Europeans at risk of energy transport poverty this winter, we need to take an integrated approach to urban transport and optimise existing infrastructure, vehicles and space use
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's recipe for nîsk
19 Oct Culture
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's recipe for nîsk
Evin Incir (S&D, SE) shares her recipe for nîsk, a lentil soup that takes her back to her childhood in Diyarbakir
China’s influence campaign falls flat
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China has spent billions to improve the country’s image in Europe. The efforts have mostly been counterproductive, according to three new books
Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
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Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address
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Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Feature
Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
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New EU office meets demand for greater European presence in Silicon Valley
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The European Commission is opening a San Francisco office in September, a reflection of the bloc’s mounting desire to be a global force in shaping the digital sphere
Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
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Your summer reading list, from Parliament Magazine and Librebook
Summer’s not over yet, bookworms. Together with the folks behind Librebook, a beloved Brussels bookshop focusing on contemporary European literature and thought, we bring you six reads to carry you through these last weeks of the season.
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
18 Jul Opinion
Major changes are coming to the EU’s digital landscape. Will they take hold in the US?
The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are poised to remake the EU’s regulatory environment. Julia Tréhu explains how, and whether these rules will have an impact in the US
Albanian academic and author Lea Ypi’s memoir recalls a childhood under Uncle Enver and how communism’s collapse turned her life and worldview upside down
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Movers and Shakers | 1 July 2022
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Movers and Shakers | 1 July 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Committee of the Regions new President, MEP news, DG DIGIT’s new Director and more!
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
29 Jun
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In the wake of Brexit, the European Parliament Liaison Office in London has been forced to find a new mission and partnership, with the Washington, DC, office serving as a model
Movers and Shakers | 24 June 2022
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Movers and Shakers | 24 June 2022
Today’s Movers and Shakers is about Commission updates, national government news and more!
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
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European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
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Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
15 Jun Culture
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
Tako Robakidze, a photographer based in Tbilisi, documents the lives of Belarusians who have fled their country and made a new life in Georgia, with words by Vladic Ravich.
Is there any hope for implementing qualified majority voting in EU sanctions decisions?
14 Jun Feature
Is there any hope for implementing qualified majority voting in EU sanctions decisions?
As the topic of replacing the unanimity requirement in the Council, notably in Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), with qualified majority voting has once again resurfaced, we spoke to EU expert Leonard Schuette about who benefits from unanimity, whether such a policy can be changed, and what people often misunderstand about the issue.
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
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Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
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REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
09 Jun Analysis
REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
Our new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence breaks down what happened and what's next
Movers and Shakers | 10 June 2022
08 Jun Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 10 June 2022
Today’s Movers and Shakers is about a new French MEP, Thierry Breton’s new cabinet member, Slovenia’s new government and more!
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
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With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
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Movers and Shakers | 27 May 2022
26 May Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 27 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: French MEP leaves parliament, CONNECT’s new director, Hungary’s new government and more!
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
24 May Analysis
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
This month’s shake-up includes the departure of a Slovenian MEP, a Greek MEP changes political groups and INGE 2’s Bureau, and more.