Commission hopes to extend free food scheme

Free food will not eradicate EU poverty

Ineffectual gestures are not the way to win enduring respect.

Europe's wealth of unhappiness

The European Commission has succeeded in putting mental health on the EU agenda despite a lack of formal powers in this field.

Healthcare systems divide the Union

Access to mental healthcare services varies widely across the EU.

Haunted by old and new stigmas (1)

We must work to prevent suicide, ensure good mental wellbeing in young people and promote mental health in the workplace and in old age.

Haunted by old and new stigmas (2)

In our zeal for mental health, are we labelling people as ill who would otherwise be considered creative, individual, odd, but harmless and wise?