Step back on the Green Deal, the European Parliament wants to reduce environmental constraints for companies.
The European Parliament is considering a proposal to limit the companies subject to sustainability rules, raising concerns about a potential weakening of the Union's environmental and social commitments. The decision will impact the EU's role in the ecological transition and global competition.
What the European Union is doing for mental health
The European Union has launched several initiatives regarding mental health. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the issue of psychological well-being has become increasingly pressing: even before 2020, approximately one in six people in the EU had mental health problems, and the problem has only grown.
What changes to carry-on luggage on airplanes with the EU proposal? Airlines: "Tickets will be more expensive."
The European Parliament is working on a proposal to require airlines to include carry-on baggage in the price of the basic ticket, without extra charges. Meanwhile, low-cost airlines continue to oppose it, threatening price hikes for all customers if the law passes.
How to Spot a Fake News Story in Under 30 Seconds
Most of us believe we're better at spotting fake news than we truly are. Research shows that 90% of people believe they're above average at identifying misinformation, while three out of four actually overestimate their skills (Lyons et al., 2021). The good news? Professional fact-checkers use techniques that anyone can learn, and the most effective ones take seconds, not hours.
A Nation of Beekeepers: How Slovenia Turned Honey into Heritage
Beekeeping in Slovenia is more than a rural activity. From UNESCO recognition to family workshops like Belakapa, it remains a cultural tradition that connects people, landscapes and generations.
What Europe will do with its money in 2026: next year’s budget to be approved by the European Parliament
The European Parliament's plenary session is debating the new draft of the European Union's 2026 budget, approved by the committee earlier this month. Negotiations with the Council will follow. The focus is on innovation, agriculture, defense, and cooperation. The Erasmus+ and EU4Health programs are at risk due to the €4.3 billion in borrowing costs for NextGenerationEU.
International Women’s Day: Conversations on Opportunity and Support with Roberta Metsola
Marking International Women's Day alongside the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, brought together young women for an evening of discussion and connection. Through an open panel and networking session, participants reflected on opportunity, competition, and the importance of women supporting one another.
Spotify ‘in love’ with AI, promotes playlists for passive listening. What’s behind it?
Spotify appears to have targeted genres particularly suited to passive listening. It identified contexts in which listeners use playlists mainly as background music. The core PFC genres were ambient, classical, electronic and jazz. When some employees raised concerns, Spotify executives reportedly responded that listeners “wouldn’t notice the difference".
