While I had very little knowledge of the scandals which occured in 2022 when I first started my internship, I was able to learn more about it during the February plenary session in Strasbourg and what the EU institutions planned to do. #mubxl

While the French have been debating how to handle the pension reform and striking over the reform, in the US it has sparked a needed conversation of the uncertainty of retirement and social security benefits. #mubxl

The title of this article alone made me laugh. One of the concepts woven in the foundation of the US is the idea of being safe and protected — not only by our democracy but by the isolation of being in another continent. #mubxl

While AI tools such as ChatGPT gains popularity the need to regulate and understand the full capacity of the technology. One issues seen with AI is the rise of deepfakes across social media platforms. #mubxl

The last evening newsletter I helped put together for Euractiv is below, ironically it centers around US politics. #mubxl

The Netherlands is the second largest agricultural exporter in the world, with that comes nitrogen emissions which are being looked at to be reduced — and in turn is creating tension between lawmakers and farmers. #mubxl

While rubber turf provides a way to fill the artificial grass with a cheap and soft base, it is loaded with harmful chemicals, heavy metals and phthalates. #mubxl politico.eu/article/tussle…

Challenges are being seen in the proposed reform of the Stability and Growth Pact. The reform aims for EU countries to be flexible in their plans to reduce debt. #mubxl politico.eu/article/itll-b…

Climate change has caused the hottest recorded April for Spain since 1961. #mubxl

Micro-plastics which are known to pollute water and in turn are consumed by ocean wildlife is being called to reduce the amount microplastics entering the environment by 30% by 2030 by five EU member states. #mubxl

Separating trash while living in Brussels has allowed me to see just how much food is thrown away due to it going bad. #mubxl

A smart move to create safety in dangerous work conditions, many construction site workers who work on busy roads or high up on houses need proper safety training. #mubxl

In a previous article I wrote in February about lgbtq+ safety in the EU, it was stated that hate crimes had rises across Europe especially during pride events, but Brussels is also become a zone for inclusivity. #mubxl

do I have a song for you

get her on the debate stage and these two grandpas would be DONE

Hot girl summer is actually just staying in bed and reading books all day

it’s time.

bad weekend to be a hot dog

Too many em dashes? What’s next? too much love? too much joy?