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
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May EU Institutions
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
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Partner Content
25 May Energy & Environment
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
The latest compromise for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by the legal committee at the European Parliament promises to be a game-changer for positive impact, not only for human rights and the environment but also for businesses. As companies that are already conducting due diligence in line with the OECD guidelines, we have seen this build more robust, reliable and responsible value chains. Here is how.
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May EU Institutions
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
Europe is playing a dangerous game allowing China and the US to escalate their conflict, leading to serious ramifications for the EU's economy
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination Partner Content
25 May Foreign & Security Policy
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination
The European Union’s Chemical Agency (ECHA) risks creating new problems for itself by moving from a risk to a hazard-based assessment of chemicals.
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe Partner Content
25 May
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe
With over 2,450 international associations based in Brussels, it’s fair to say that Brussels is the perfect home for associations.
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
25 May
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.
A future for diadromous species and related human communities Partner Content
25 May
A future for diadromous species and related human communities
The populations of diadromous fish species are in decline. Here are five ways to influence the long-term and large-scale management of these species prepared by the DiadES beneficiary partners.
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May
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
Climate: there is an urgent need for a new international governance Partner Content
22 May Energy & Environment
Climate: there is an urgent need for a new international governance
International frameworks on the environment must gain priority over obsolete rules to save the future of our planet.
Policymakers and industry must come together to secure future food availability Partner Content
22 May Energy & Environment
Policymakers and industry must come together to secure future food availability
Packaging legislation should incentivise packaging that contributes to the EU Green Deal goals while enabling sufficient access to safe, affordable and nutritious food.
Trees a crowd - the movement to green Europe’s city streets
19 May Energy & Environment
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
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
16 May Energy & Environment
It’s time cities came around to a circular economy
Cities can foster this by providing recycling facilities and promoting sharing initiatives, but the transition requires significant changes to the way we produce and consume
It’s crunch time for Parliament to support industry with circular beverage packaging Partner Content
15 May Energy & Environment
It’s crunch time for Parliament to support industry with circular beverage packaging
We are at a critical moment of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as the EU has the chance to create supportive enablers that help industry deliver fully circular beverage packaging.
Signature Dish: Sabine Verheyen’s Catalan-style wild boar
11 May
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 EU Institutions
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
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products Partner Content
10 May
The Health-Motivated Shift: Why Ex-Smokers in Sweden Are Turning to Alternative Nicotine Products
Sweden is on its way to becoming the first smoke-free country in Europe, but what products are driving change in the Scandinavian country and why?
In defence of density: the benefits of living in a highly populated city 
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
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
A revealing look behind the curtain at the other Germany
08 May
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 
The Great Waste Epidemic: Four Ways Large Corporates Can Pick Up the Pace to Reduce Food Waste Partner Content
08 May Energy & Environment
The Great Waste Epidemic: Four Ways Large Corporates Can Pick Up the Pace to Reduce Food Waste
Global companies are in a unique and powerful position to push for change to reduce food waste. Here are four ways large corporates can set the agenda.
Why it’s time to swap car-centric urban design for pedestrian and cycle-friendly planning 
05 May Energy & Environment
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
Single-use paper or reusable plastics: what’s best for the future of packaging? Partner Content
05 May
Single-use paper or reusable plastics: what’s best for the future of packaging?
Recent legislation passed in France banning single-use packaging in fast-food establishments has drawn the attention of policy-makers across Europe. The Parliament partnered the European Paper Packaging Alliance to host a high-level event in Paris to discuss its impact
Is the French policy approach to tobacco control working? Partner Content
05 May
Is the French policy approach to tobacco control working?
France has become the largest market for illicit cigarettes in the EU, both damaging revenue from taxation and posing a risk to national security. At a recent event in Paris, polling organisation Povaddo presented the findings of their new survey mapping the attitude of French consumers
Thrive or perish: why more transparency in standard-essential patent licensing is key for SMEs and innovation Partner Content
04 May Technology
Thrive or perish: why more transparency in standard-essential patent licensing is key for SMEs and innovation
SEP licensing abuse is rampant and the EU needs to act effectively to protect its SMEs
Europe’s first chief heat officer warns our cities are not prepared for what’s coming
04 May EU Institutions
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