Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs
18 Jun Member States

Broke Brussels goes with hand out to EU in bid to cover Schuman construction costs

Facing strict budget constraints, the region's caretaker government is lobbying European leaders directly for cash to finish rebuilding the Schuman roundabout.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
Op-ed: Tear down trade barriers to unlock the EU’s single market
19 Jun Member States
Op-ed: Tear down trade barriers to unlock the EU’s single market
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
Taking on illicit trade Partner Content
24 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Taking on illicit trade
Trade in illicit tobacco is rising at an alarming rate in some European states, but declining in others, including in Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal and Romania. How can policy-makers learn from the approach taken in these member states to take on organised crime and tackle the problem?
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
24 Oct EU Institutions
EU AMA: Can an EU citizen become mayor in any EU country?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we look into whether EU citizens can run for mayor in any member state
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
23 Oct Energy & Environment
Greece’s climate challenges call for more European collaboration
Several EU-funded initiatives offer hope for the future
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
19 Oct
Parasite Parking: A guerrilla art project in Berlin reclaims parking space
A Berlin artist has spent a week and a half living in different parking spaces to inspire the city’s residents to reimagine public areas
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
18 Oct Energy & Environment
Finland plans to become Europe's first carbon negative economy
A combination of natural advantages, technical know-how and smart investment are helping Finland reach its clean energy goals, going beyond climate neutrality
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
17 Oct
Failure to launch: EU faces steep climb in its race for a spot in low-Earth orbit
Competition is stiff for the EU as it works on plans to deploy its first homegrown constellation of satellites and catch up to space-faring nations and venture capitalists alike
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory Partner Content
17 Oct Energy & Environment
The EU needs packaging rules that are non-discriminatory
The European Commission’s proposal for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) inexplicably discriminates against beer. It imposes mandatory reuse targets and recycling obligations on beer while giving other alcoholic beverages an automatic exemption.
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
16 Oct
Bad news for journalists: Why ‘Daphne’s law’ might not be as strong after all
Draft anti-Slapp measures are expected to be finalised soon. But will ‘Daphne’s law’ be robust enough to protect journalists and rights watchdogs from oppressive lawsuits?
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
12 Oct
Bridging the gap: How Stephanie Manasseh made new audiences accessible to Belgium's artists
With the Accessible Art Fair, Stephanie Manasseh has been helping artists reach new audiences in Belgium for over two decades
What's the EU's role in the space race?
11 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
What's the EU's role in the space race?
"The EU still has the potential to catch up," says MEP Niklas Nienass
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment Partner Content
10 Oct Energy & Environment
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment
The popularity of plant-based diets has sky-rocketed across European nations in recent years. This shift in eating habits is not just bringing health benefits to individuals, it is also helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the continent. But what more can European legislators and regulators do to support producers to further improve health and enable the transition to net zero?
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
09 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
Our generation’s space race is well under way, driven not only by the spirit of exploration, but also the desire to dominate in a new theatre of war
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now Partner Content
09 Oct Technology
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now
Two important pieces of the puzzle are missing to bring Europe's twin transition to a successful completion for the automotive sector but there remains potential for these pieces to be completed ahead of the 2024 European elections.
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels? Partner Content
09 Oct Energy & Environment
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels?
Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels, but other EU proposals continue to ignore their strategic importance for energy independence, emissions reduction and food security.
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future Partner Content
05 Oct
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future
The upcoming European Parliament elections are an opportunity to set a new direction and focus on what matters: people, culture and the climate.
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth Partner Content
05 Oct EU Institutions
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth
A unified, adequately funded European space policy isn’t merely desirable; it’s imperative.
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe Partner Content
04 Oct
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe
Countries are desperately seeking the right way to approach nicotine pouches and with over 200 years of experience, Sweden is a shining light.
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health Partner Content
04 Oct
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health
Highlighting a Truly European Enterprise: The Imperative for a Competitive EU Pharmaceutical Framework.
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
03 Oct
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
Local football team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has captured the hearts of Brussels-based EU staffers
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance Partner Content
03 Oct
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance
Toward an alliance for a long-term capitalisation strategy for the Reuse and Management of Non-Conventional Water at the Mediterranean level
The Parliament Magazine's October Issue
03 Oct
The Parliament Magazine's October Issue
The October issue of The Parliament is now available to read online
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate Partner Content
03 Oct EU Institutions
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate
The Parliament's special supplement "The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate" is now available to read online.
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
03 Oct Energy & Environment
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
The swarms of satellites in low-Earth orbit are causing light and noise pollution, which is in turn creating ecological chaos
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future Partner Content
03 Oct Energy & Environment
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future
The corrugated cardboard industry has been a feature of consumers’ daily lives for over 165 years, but the European Parliament’s discussions on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation puts the future of the industry at risk.