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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.

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.

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

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

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

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

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

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

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

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

A trip to one of Germany’s most disreputable neighbourhoods which is also a place of hope and community.

Filmed in the intimate surroundings of a Paris flat, Tamino impresses the audience with his beautiful and melancholic songs.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

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

By the Orchestra and Choir of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, a magnificent performance of Mozart's Requiem at the Sagrada Família.