Author: Thomas Mollernielsen

Thomas Mollernielsen

Thomas was born and raised in Belgium, and recently returned to the country after studying and working in the UK for the last ten years. He enjoys writing articles on a variety of different topics, including science, politics, economics, travel and the arts. He is also a keen footballer and a passionate supporter of Cercle Brugge.

Diplomatic Bag European Union Government

”If the pitcher goes to the well for too long, it breaks” – Volker Stanzel on Europe’s current political malaise

23 May 201924 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A compelling panel discussion took place at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) on Wednesday 22nd of May in

Jef Geys

Art BOZAR Cult'Art

Review of Jef Geys’ new photo exhibition at Bozar: “The Tour de France 1969 of Eddy Merckx”

18 May 201918 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A new exhibition of Jef Geys’ (1934-2018) photographic work opened this Friday, May 17th, at Bozar. The exhibition – which

Cult'Art Hungary Interview

“We want to show what Hungarian culture has to offer regardless of one’s background or beliefs” – Balassi Institute’s director Zsófia Villegas-Vitézy

8 May 201930 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

When someone mentions Hungary, what exactly comes to mind? For those with some knowledge of the country, the word can

Belgium cycling Diplomatic Bag Kazakhstan

Six cyclists pass through Brussels en route from London to Kazakhstan

5 May 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A celebratory lunch was held at the Kazakhstan Embassy on Friday May 3rd in honour of six Kazakhs who are

Entertainment Festival Film Opinion

Review of opening film at One World Film Festival: Gods of Molenbeek

24 April 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

The One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival kicked off in Brussels at Bozar last night with a screening

Cult'Art In focus Interview Music

Finding unity in diversity – An interview with pianist Manon Moemaers, aka “MAM”

12 April 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Manon Moemaers is certainly a unique woman – and a unique artist. Trained as a classical pianist at the Royal

Activism Cinema Cult'Art Environment European Parliament In focus

“Bolsonaro government is trampling on the human rights of many people in the Amazon” — activist Angela Mendes at the European Parliament

3 April 201930 June 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A screening of young Brazilian director Sérgio de Carvalho’s powerful new documentary film Empate was held at the European Parliament last night. The

Activism Climate Cult'Art Environment Migration

“We must fight climate change not merely as consumers, but as citizens” – panel discussion at Full Circle House

31 March 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

A compelling discussion on climate migration took place on March 28th at Full Circle House, in the final session of

Belgium Brexit Diplomatic Bag In focus Opinion UK

“I was born and raised in Belgium, I live in Belgium, all my family is Belgian, but I am a Brit”

30 March 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

When Alex Skinner, 29, tells you his life story, it sounds, in large part, like that of a typical Belgian

Activism Business & Jobs Diplomatic Bag Economics European Union In focus

“The European Union’s policies have been as effective as a nuclear bomb” – Varoufakis at the ULB

27 March 2019 Thomas Mollernielsen

Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and current candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission, delivered a ferocious