How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Opinion

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
by Caren Ohrhallinger
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products Partner Content
10 May Opinion
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May Opinion
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Opinion
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
09 May Opinion
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
LISTEN: Food Waste. What can we do about it? Partner Content
08 May Opinion
LISTEN: Food Waste. What can we do about it?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May Opinion
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
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May Opinion
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
LISTEN: Food, Gender and Age Partner Content
01 May Opinion
LISTEN: Food, Gender and Age
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Peak time: Why Europe’s mountainous regions must mitigate an ageing population
26 Apr Opinion
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
Europe Day and the battle for Europe Partner Content
26 Apr Opinion
Europe Day and the battle for Europe
Did you know that 9th May is Europe Day? You’d be excused if you didn’t. Much like Earth Day (22nd April) and Human Rights Day (10th December), Europe Day often goes missing amidst traditional celebrations of religious and national days. But with Europe representing such a significant part of our lives, does Europe Day deserve greater fanfare? I dare say yes.
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation Partner Content
25 Apr Opinion
A new era of cooperation and collaboration is needed to accelerate European digitalisation
We caught up with Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm to hear about Ericsson’s work on the 5G rollout, how they’re helping Europe to achieve its digital and green ambitions and what can be done to accelerate digitalisation and 5G's rollout.
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19 Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19
The end of the pandemic will not be the end of COVID-19; we need to continue protecting Europe’s most vulnerable populations against the disease through routine vaccination.
Does the Solution to the Obesity Epidemic Require a Total Rethink? Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
Does the Solution to the Obesity Epidemic Require a Total Rethink?
Amélie Baracat-Empereur, Director of Government Affairs, EU, at Herbalife, discusses this important question in light of expanding obesity rates.
LISTEN: How Serious is the Obesity Epidemic in Europe? Partner Content
24 Apr Opinion
LISTEN: How Serious is the Obesity Epidemic in Europe?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
We must give voice to Europe’s rural population
20 Apr Opinion
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 Opinion
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 Opinion
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 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
LISTEN: What is a Sustainable Diet? Partner Content
17 Apr Opinion
LISTEN: What is a Sustainable Diet?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Commissioner Breton’s Fair Share demands address the wrong recipient Partner Content
13 Apr Opinion
Commissioner Breton’s Fair Share demands address the wrong recipient
The EU's proposal to make platforms contribute to developing digital infrastructure may seem reasonable and easy to help telco operators, but it would create more problems than it solves.
LISTEN: The Rising Cost of Food Partner Content
11 Apr Opinion
LISTEN: The Rising Cost of Food
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Iran provides a sign of the turmoil to come – this is how Europe should respond
07 Apr Opinion
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 Opinion
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.
Steel in the spotlight as MEPs and stakeholders discuss EU packaging waste proposal Partner Content
03 Apr Opinion
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.
LISTEN: What is good nutrition? Partner Content
03 Apr Opinion
LISTEN: What is good nutrition?
Welcome to ‘Nutrition for Life’, the podcast that goes beyond your plate, brought to you by Herbalife.
Politics must not impede the EU's delivery of earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria
30 Mar Opinion
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
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet Partner Content
30 Mar Opinion
Plant-based nutrition: How to nourish our people and our planet
Dr Michael Thorp, nutrition advisor for Herbalife in the Nordics, discusses how Sweden has the potential to influence more sustainable diets.