Heatwaves and drought are hitting the #DanubeRegion harder than ever before. Water authorities are reporting record-low water levels on one river after another, the land is drying out, and our environment is being transformed.

When we talk about the Old Continent, we can imagine the world of yesterday, thanks to Stefan Zweig. If the conversation comes to the world of tomorrow, there's much more uncertainty. Some experts have shared their views on what the discussions about Europe's future should focus on. Worth watching:

Why Europe Matters — The Stakes, The Splits, and The Solutions

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More than 24 years after € banknotes entered circulation, the @ecb.europa.eu has shortlisted 10 new designs for them across two themes: cultural figures / birds and river landscapes. Europeans can vote for their favourite until 21 September. More on it here: www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknot...