Antimicrobial resistance is the next global health challenge
08 Dec Opinion

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
by Nicu Stefanuta
Milan prioritises pedal power
08 Nov Feature
Milan prioritises pedal power
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
07 Dec Feature
On the ground in Moldova: how the country fights tuberculosis
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
28 Nov Feature
Europe's health commissioner dives in head first
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Feature
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
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun Books
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.
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May Feature
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 Culture
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.
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May Feature
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 Feature
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
11 May Culture
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
03 May Feature
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 Culture
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 Feature
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
Head to head: Yes, it's time to downgrade protection status for Europe’s wolves
18 Apr Opinion
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 Interview
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 Books
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
Exit Interview: Ukraine’s railway boss looks back on an extraordinary year
06 Apr Feature
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 Interview
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
Lifting the lid on how fascism affected Italian women’s daily lives
03 Apr Books
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
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
28 Mar Interview
5 Questions with ... Urmas Paet
Urmas Paet (Renew, EE) is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
22 Mar Feature
EU AMA: Exactly how much energy does the European Parliament consume?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Sean Craig crunched the numbers to find out more about the EP’s energy usage and whether it’s trending in the right direction
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
20 Mar Books
Royal drama: a new novel revels in the eccentricities of cousins Sisi and Ludwig
In Empty Theatre, Jac Jemc blends fact and fiction to create a witty and imaginative rendition of the lives of royal cousins Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Elisabeth of Austria
5 Questions with... Lina Gàlvez Muñoz
17 Mar Interview
5 Questions with... Lina Gàlvez Muñoz
Lina Gálvez Muñoz (S&D, ES), Vice-Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, talks about the importance of her personal diaries, being inspired by Virginia Woolf and wanting to learn Arabic
Meet The Press: Foreign Policy’s Anchal Vohra
16 Mar Interview
Meet The Press: Foreign Policy’s Anchal Vohra
In our ongoing series, The Parliament endeavours to meet every foreign correspondent in town. This month, Foreign Policy’s Anchal Vohra is up