The Nutrition Divide

The Nutrition Divide reveals how unhealthy food harms the brain and how socioeconomic inequalities deepen unequal access to nutritious food and learning outcomes. It calls for policy reform to ensure fair nutrition for all, while offering practical tips for eating healthy on a budget.

1 min

Southern Europe is drying out

Southern Europe is running out of time—and water. From Bulgaria’s collapsing networks to Cyprus’ empty dams and Greece’s record-low reservoirs, the Mediterranean has become Europe’s frontline of a structural crisis. Climate change, chronic underinvestment, and soaring demand are pushing entire regions past the point of seasonal shortages.

8 min

The Hidden History of Gesundheitssamt and its Last Long Legacy

Introduction to the Thuringia Study Trip This guided tour of Weimar formed part of a trilateral study programme in Thuringia organised by the France-Italy section of the Heinrich Böll Foundation....

8 min

Is tourism in Malta a blessing or a curse?

Malta welcomed over 3.5 million tourists in 2024, fueling economic growth but overwhelming local services, harming the environment, and changing traditional lifestyles. As authorities consider caps and emissions cuts, the nation faces a crucial balancing act between prosperity and preservation.

6 min

New EU Driving Rules: A Revolution on Europe’s Roads

The European Union is preparing a major update to its driving license rules — one that aims to improve road safety, make the system more digital, and introduce stricter standards for young drivers.

4 min

SMRs: Promise or Risk for Europe’s Energy Transition?

Europe is speeding up its work on small modular reactors (SMRs). The Strategic Action Plan adopted by the European SMR Industrial Alliance sets out an ambitious roadmap for development through the early 2030s.

4 min

The End of “Cookie Fatigue”?

Could thousands of Europeans tired of constantly clicking on cookie consent banners finally get a break? The European Commission has started working on integrating rules for these banners into a broader digital simplification package.

3 min

Youth Urban Spaces: Architecture, European Values, and Climate Resilience

How youth oriented architecture in European cities embodies democracy, inclusion, and climate resilience.

4 min
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