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The European Union has broken down barriers between member states with the free movement of people, goods, services and capital. Border posts were taken down across the continent after the signing of the Schengen agreement.

Launched between 1985 and 1987, the Erasmus programme has allowed around 4 million students to study in another European country, an EU success story.

The European Union Media Programme was created in the late 1980s to support the film and audio-visual sector across Europe. It has proved very successful: For every euro invested by the EU six euros is invested by the private sector.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

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

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

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

A surge in deepfake pornography is causing alarm across Europe, and the law is struggling to keep up.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime