Restaurant review: Kline
Brutalist gastronomy with fresh, local products.
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How CAP reform can secure Europe’s food future and set a global standard
Smart reform of the Common Agricultural Policy can transform the EU’s agrifood system for the better — delivering positive change for farmers, consumers, businesses and the planet.
How Musk’s ‘soap opera’ with Trump could dent his businesses — and upend federal policy
The U.S. president and his agencies have powerful weapons to deploy against his former DOGE chief, if they choose to.
Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy
Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price.
Europe’s last maker of key antibiotics ingredients shuts biggest domestic factory
Xellia Pharmaceuticals to close Copenhagen plant and shift some production to China
White House debates lifting sanctions on Russian energy assets, Nord Stream
The debate pits Steve Witkoff against State Department and U.S. energy export proponents.
Trump says ‘major’ pharmaceutical tariffs on the way
He predicted the move would bring drug manufacturing back to the US.
From seed to shelf: AI’s transformative potential for Europe’s growth — starting with food
AI might not be a silver bullet to all the challenges we face, but it’s a golden opportunity to shape an efficient, innovative and empowered food system that’s fit for the future.
Northern Irish whiskey sector faces confusion over Trump tariffs
With ingredients sourced on both sides of the border producers are unclear over the impact of US levies
5 takeaways in the EU’s frothy wine package
Brussels tries to help an aging sector in terminal decline.
Ukraine war briefing: US seeking Black Sea ceasefire in talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia
Wide gulf remains between US and Russian expectations for a ceasefire; US envoy dismisses UK PM’s Ukraine plans as ‘a posture and a pose’. What we know on day 1,125A US delegation will seek progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation …
Geopolitics complicates Europe’s push for pharma autonomy
India and China produce up to 80% of the active ingredients in generics sold in Europe.
EU plans to boost medicines manufacturing in drug shortages bill
The Critical Medicines Act is the EU’s attempt to tackle manufacturing dependencies on India and China.
With rifts over Ukraine and Gaza, Irish seek to survive brush with Trump
White House events for St. Patrick’s Day are normally a diplomatic dream for Dublin. This year is completely different — and dangerous for Ireland’s America-fueled economy.
Restaurant review: Yangguofu Malatang
The restaurant is the first malatang place in Belgium, offering soups you customize yourself.
Restaurant review: Bij den Boer
Cosy Belgian fish restaurant in the buzzy Sainte-Catherine neighborhood.
The Mediterranean diet is a lie
Italy’s food is supposed to be the world’s healthiest. So why are so many of its kids obese?
PFAS: Working toward a sustainable future while protecting patient care
Pharma and medtech companies are invited to join a project on PFAS exposure, emissions and end-of-life management in the health care sector
Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision
Yuval Raphael, who survived Oct. 7 by hiding under dead bodies in a bomb shelter, will compete in Basel in May.
Restaurant Review: Rangla Punjab
Come here for flavor-packed Indian curry served in an evocatively South Asian setting.
Dutch pioneer files EU’s second lab-grown meat application
Mosa Meat says its cell-based beef is already affordable for restaurants.
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala reveals horror of captivity in Iranian jail
“I was being interrogated for 10 hours straight, hooded and with my face to the wall,” says now-freed reporter.
Restaurant review: Chez Mymy
Fresh, delicious Asian food in a convenient location.
Full master class in animal-free safety assessment now launched
Creating lasting building blocks for change: the free online course preparing toxicologists for the inevitable shift toward animal-free safety science
Spanish farmers protest American almonds in traditional winter sweet ‘turrón’
Local farming unions have long criticised the industry for sourcing its key ingredients from abroad, mainly from the US, the world’s largest almond producer.
The post Spanish farmers protest American almonds in traditional winter sweet ‘turrón’ appeare…
Brewers to EU: When all else fails, try beer
New Brussels beverage featuring Ukrainian hops aims to promote European unity and multiculturalism.
Brewers to EU: When all else fails, try beer
New Brussels beverage featuring Ukrainian hops aims to promote European unity and multiculturalism.
RFK Jr: ‘We’re not gonna take vaccines away from anybody’
The former Democrat-turned-Trump-ally gave more details on the role the president-elect envisions for him.
5 things to know about migration czar Magnus Brunner’s European Parliament hearing
Treading carefully, Austria’s pick for commissioner pledged new legislation for migration — and little more.
The Brief – A better scenario for 6 November
It seems all the ingredients are there for unrest, and let us not be afraid to say it – civil war.
The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework
Beer plays an important role in Europe’s economy, but excise burdens, production costs and the post-Covid environment are putting pressure on the sector’s ability to act as a motor for the whole economy.
‘The threat remains’: Trump’s path to overturning a 2024 defeat
The very real scenario where Trump loses and takes power anyway.
Venice in three ingredients
Artichoke, duck and eel are staples of the city’s cuisine — a glorious union of land, water and air. Here’s where to find them at their most delicious
Is this the end of football’s transfer system? An immediate reaction to the Court’s ruling in Diarra (C-650/22).
Stephen Weatherill, Somerville
College and Faculty of Law, Oxford University
Photo credit: Addesolen, via Wikimedia Commons
Introduction
‘Is this the end of football’s
transfer system?’ So shrieked the media in December 1995 wh…
Towards a sustainable, resilient and innovative EU food system [Promoted content]
EU Specialty Food Ingredients, the voice of over 200 manufacturers of specialty food ingredients, calls upon the European Commission Presidency to clearly define its ambitions within the forthcoming “Vision for Agriculture and Food” publication.
Europe must protect the ban on animal testing of cosmetics ingredients
Europe must protect the ban on animal testing of cosmetics ingredients writes Tilly Metz MEP.
Our life with specialty food ingredients [Promoted content]
Can you imagine a world without variety in food and grocery? Without specialty food ingredients, countless products would lose their characteristic colours, textures, flavours or nutritional value.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
Talk of peace deals in the Levant, Ukraine is for the birds
Exhaustion and want — the two key ingredients for successful peace talks — are as absent in Kyiv as they are in the Middle East.
What the last of the anti-war Chicago Seven wants today’s protestors to know
Lee Weiner helped lead the protests in 1968. Now he’s smoking weed in Ron DeSantis’ hometown.
Florida banned ‘fake meat.’ This company is suing to serve it at an arts festival.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the ban on lab-grown meat into law earlier this year.
Trump embraces Musk and his electric vehicles — but not Biden’s rules
Trump’s recent change in tone reflects a softening in rhetoric about EVs on the campaign trail.
Scoop! Where to get the best ice cream in Brussels
Not on holiday? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy some glorious gelato.
Arizona is ground zero in the fight for state political power
Republicans currently control the state House and Senate by just one seat.
Priced out of housing, many younger disillusioned voters embrace populism
The scarcity of affordable homes to buy or rent has raised enthusiasm for politicians campaigning against immigration — though other causes for the crunch abound.
Trump vs. Biden’s historic climate agenda
President Joe Biden may no longer be on the 2024 ballot — but his legacy is. And former President Donald Trump would have multiple tools to thwart his ambitions on energy, infrastructure and climate change.
Orbán arrives in China after Putin meeting
After causing a diplomatic storm with his surprise visit to Moscow, Hungary’s PM has now gone to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping.
The call for an EU Action Plan for rare diseases
Driving excellence: A new EU Action Plan for rare diseases that drives innovation, creativity and competitiveness can position the EU as a leader on the global stage.
Benefits of selected specialty food ingredients for gut health [Promoted content]
There are more microbes in the human body than there are stars in the Milky Way. So it’s no surprise that the microbiome’s vital contribution to overall wellbeing has become an important topic for both scientists and consumers in recent years. But did …
Shut up and listen: The election ‘fixer’ has some advice for Biden, Macron and Sunak
Election fever is gripping both sides of the North Atlantic. As Britain heads into the final weeks of a long election campaign, French voters face a snap parliamentary election. The Biden-Trump race for the White House draws ever closer. One man who knows about how to run a campaign is Jim Messina — known in […]
Five lessons for the Tory (and Labour) campaigns from Obama’s election guru
One of the brains behind David Cameron’s surprise Tory victory in 2015 has words of advice for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
Kneecap: Fine Art — Northern Irish rap trio meld the Good Friday Agreement with nights on the town
The group’s debut album makes careful and artful use of incendiary ingredients
Fear, a decisive force in these European elections
Europeans go to the polls concerned about the cost of living, immigration, external threats, rapid technological advancement and weak leadership, a new Kapa Research poll reveals.
Latin America labels ultra-processed foods. Will the US follow?
In 2010, Mexico led the way, followed by Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina and ColombiaWhat are those weird ingredients in our favorite packaged foods?Candy lines every inch of the mercado de dulces in Mexico City’s historic center. Tantalizing …
One part of Britain is opening borders to the EU. Tory MPs are furious.
A new deal would open Gibraltar’s border with Spain, gateway to the EU’s entire Schengen area.
Compatibility of Member States’ Alcohol Health Warning Labelling with EU Law
Dr Nikhil Gokani,
Lecturer in Consumer Protection and Public
Health Law at the University of Essex, Chair of the Alcohol Labelling and Health Warning
International Expert Group at the European Alcohol Policy Alliance,
Vice President of the La…
The unimaginable hardships of Nicolas Sarkozy’s son
Louis Sarkozy has money, and thoughts.
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
European intellectual property policies are weakening Europe’s competitive edge at the very moment that EU leaders have recognized the importance of restoring the region’s status as a global economic superpower.
Stuck inside a conference center with the Nigel Farage blues again
Got some right-wingers? Got a venue? Let the games begin!
China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns
Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells, and metal for submarines and warships.
Restaurant review: Il Pasticcio
This conveniently located Italian plays all the hits.
Why we must de-risk and embrace regenerative farming
Healthier, more sustainable food systems are integral to climate-neutral ambition — and flagship EU law is essential to support farmers in transition to low-carbon, high biodiversity and fairer farming practices.
Big Chocolate is conning you this Easter
Traders, manufacturers and retailers are all blaming each other for record prices.
5 Scenarios for Russia After Putin’s Next Term
The Russian president is about to be reelected for another six years. What will that mean for his country and the West?
EU Elections: Time to Create Labour Markets That Work for All [Promoted content]
In a year of European elections, it’s time to shape the social Europe we want. A new social contract, empowering skills and appropriate regulation to handle digitalisation: these are the needed ingredients for futureproof labour markets that work for a…
From The Traitors to Big Brother: why is all our favourite reality TV Dutch?
They took a party game, combined it with a historical novel and turned it into a Claudia Winkelman-fronted smash hit. How is the Netherlands so great at creating addictive TV formats?If you’re one of the millions of viewers biting your nails each week …
Nutri-score ranking: Algorithm evolves to help people choose healthier food
Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A…
COSMILE Europe – cosmetic ingredient information at your fingertips [Promoted content]
COSMILE Europe is a European cosmetic ingredient database that offers reliable, verified and scientifically supported information on almost 30,000 ingredients used in cosmetics.