More than the music: 5 European festivals with political roots
Festival season 2025 had plenty of political flashpoints that spilled into wider media discourse. It's a timely reminder that they've have always been paces of protest and resistance.
A short introduction to constructive journalism
What exactly is constructive journalism? What are its chances and challenges? Could it really help reduce news avoidance? A short introduction featuring insights from Lisa Urlbauer, head of journalism training at the Bonn Institute.
European Health Insurance Card: a safety net or just a symbol?
What young Europeans should know before relying on their EHIC abroad?
What can you bring across borders in the EU? Alcohol, food, and cash limits explained
You’re packing for your next European adventure — maybe a weekend trip to Paris, a music festival in Budapest, or just heading home after studying abroad.
Billions for real impact — not just for show
Ten years after the last major meeting on the issue, global leaders have come together once again — this time in Seville — to rethink how we fund development in a world facing deepening inequality and rising geopolitical tensions.
New “Air Silk Road” from China to Europe – opportunity or threat?
Hundreds of cargo flights from China to Europe are stirring controversy due to the risk of forced labor in Xinjiang. Experts warn that the development of the “Air Silk Road” places Europe in a difficult position, caught between trade and ethics.
No deal on plastic waste and the future looks dirtier
Plastic pollution UN discussion without a result while microplastics are getting into every crevice of the environment (and our bodies).
The Aegean marine parks or the cartography of sovereignty
Marine parks emerge as geopolitical instruments, where Greece and Turkey cloak territorial claims in the language of environmental protection, turning conservation into cartography.
