MEPs Get a Salary for Life

Many European citizens and heads of state accuse the European Union of imposing too many directives and regulations, especially in social affairs. In reality it is national governments that hold most power in this domain.

Laws made at EU level override laws at a national level. But the power of member states in shaping these laws are considerable.

Despite its shift toward authoritarianism, Turkey is a strategic partner for the EU.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Fed by the Alps, Vienna’s water stays crisp and clean—a true blessing when the heat rises.

With growing incursions since the start of the war in Ukraine, the EU hopes to implement an anti-drone shield.

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

After years of moving towards a cashfree society, Europe is weighing up the risks.

In Fiumicino, near Rome, residents are resisting the arrival of a cruise industry giant.

Mozart’s most famous opera from the Aix-en-Provence festival with a star-studded cast.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

Minimalists want to cut down on worldly possessions. But does living with less things make them happier?

Cathy is mourning the loss of her husband, surrounded by her family who are loving, but not always kind.

Belgian microbreweries are facing a crisis with rising prices and changing consumer habits. Can they survive?

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent as a result of climate change. 

Audio pornography leaves room for the imagination while arousing the listener with erotic stories

The Ukrainian president is under pressure from protests at home, bombs from Russia and criticism on the international stage.