“Doctors recommend siesta in Germany”, headlined numerous media yesterday. The chairman of the German Association of Medical Officers, Johannes Nießen, had told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND) that in the hot summer months we in northern Europe should take our cue from the working practices of southern countries: “Get up early, work productively in the morning and […]
As much as we appreciate your attention, on warm summer days you might want to read something other than Analyses and News about the EU. That’s why you’ll find book recommendations from our editorial team here from time to time in the coming weeks. However, our recommendations are not always light and easy, as Charlotte […]
From the water, the perspective on cities changes. Normally, MEPs travel by land to the European Parliament’s headquarters in Strasbourg. Some come in their own cars, others are driven by the motor pool. Some cycle. A conspicuously large number come by streetcar.But you can also take the boat. Up to 40 times a day, a […]
Let no one in this country claim that Brexit was a British own goal. There is one undeniable advantage to leaving the EU: It allows travelers across the English Channel to shop cheaply in duty-free stores. The largest provider, Dufry, is currently reporting high demand – sales of alcohol and tobacco recently shot up by […]
Have you listened to them yet? There are a total of 27 tracks on the Spanish Presidency Spotify list. In the past five years, Spanish music has turned up the heat and celebrated international success. But the Spaniards’ varied playlist spans further, both in time and style. Nevertheless, there is of course a lot of […]
Why do politicians write books? Journalists ask themselves this question every time a former or current minister or member of parliament writes a book. Or, in most cases: has it written for them. Gerhard Schröder, Annalena Baerbock, Heiko Maas, Sigmar Gabriel – they’ve all done it before.Rarer are politicians who write their own books – […]
Some countries count medals. Others count how many athletes they are allowed to send to the Olympic Games. For a small country like Luxembourg, a dozen participants in Tokyo are already a success.Watching the athletes’ performance in front of the screen and cheering along? Impossible most of the time. Unless you find a streaming provider […]
It is summer break in Brussels. Finally, many commission officials, parliamentary staff and other people of the famous bubble will have thought. On December 1, the von der Leyen Commission will have been in office for two years. Until then, a lot is still to be discussed – so it’s high time to take a […]
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy and leader of the Brothers of Italy party, remains at the helm of the European party family ECR (European Conservatives and Reformists). She was recently confirmed in her position by the party’s leadership body during a meeting in Rome. She intends to hold the position until the European elections […]
It is supposed to be the big impact, the EU’s answer to the climate issue. And then the name: “Fit for 55.” It evokes associations of gymnastics, Nordic walking and fascia training. “Fit for 55” – a fitness program for middle-aged people?At least: The name is short and catchy, not an unwieldy word construction, as […]