Two months into the fragile ceasefire, what is going on in Gaza? "A combination of hope and despair," told me Marta Lorenzo Rodriguez, the director of the @unrwa.org office in Brussels, in a recent interview. Read it for free on @euobserver.com euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

It was great to take part in the #ClimateArena of the @journalismarena.eu . We took part in the pannel on "How to make sense of the Commission's mass deregulation agenda", with @elenasanchez.bsky.social of @euobserver.com and facilitation by @jelena-prtoric.bsky.social Photos by Raul Duran Giro.

If you're in Budapest at the #ClimateArena of the @journalismarena.eu , join us tomorrow at 11am in Auditorium A for the session "The quiet undoing of the EU: How to make sense of the Commission's mass deregulation agenda" with @elenasanchez.bsky.social and moderation by @jelena-prtoric.bsky.social

EUobserver's weekly agenda is back. euobserver.com/agenda/ar058...

Moldovan citizens are going to the polls on Sunday (28 September), in what is set to be a highly-contested election — with possible implications for the whole continent. This election is not about left or right; it is about a democratic Moldova or Russia. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Some 541,000 Russians visited the EU last year, compared to 517,000 in 2023, and over four million a year before Russia's full invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Despite a new sanctions crackdown on the sector, Russian tourists will continue to be able to visit the EU. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

"An effective EU policy ... needs to acknowledge that settler violence is state violence, enabled and tolerated by the Israeli regime’s policy of complete impunity". Strong piece by Yoav Shemer-Kunz, co-founder of European Jews for Palestine. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

We're very excited to join @journalismarena.eu conference in Budapest in exactly one month to discuss the EU's #deregulation agenda. We'll be joined in the same pannel by @elenasanchez.bsky.social and @jelena-prtoric.bsky.social ! More info: 📅 climatearena2025.sched.com 🎟️ climatearena.eu/register/

I sat down with former EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, who described Europe’s proposal to cut Israel from Horizon as a “bad joke” in response to the atrocities unfolding in Gaza. “Is that really all they can think to do, with what’s happening?” Borrell asked. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

I got an EU internal document that outlines the toothless nature of a Gaza aid "understanding" between the EU and Israel: non-binding, ambiguous, and difficult to monitor. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

As Nato leaders gather in The Hague this week, attention turns to the proposal to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP (more than double the 2% benchmark). Our explainer covers: 🧩 5% target explained 🇪🇸 Spain’s stance 💰 Defence vs welfare 📉 Who’s falling behind euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Spain is in political turmoil. But why? In this explainer, editor-in-chief @elenasanchez.bsky.social explains: 🔹 What happened 🔹 Who is involved 🔹 Why it matters Catch up here: euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...

“It is genocide. I know people are uncomfortable with that word, but what else can we call it?,” Francesca Albanese told @euobserver.com euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Neither the EEAS nor the Israeli EU embassy would confirm today if Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar would come for a meeting in Brussels on 23 June. But the fact he was invited despite escalating Israeli aggression in Gaza already attracted criticism euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Ombudswoman Anjinho in an interesting discussion today with journalists at the dataharvest conference on the role of @ombudsman.europa.eu, the importance of rules on access to EU documents, and on having a culture of integrity in public administrations

We leaked it, we studied it, and we made it free to read. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Times are changing. As special trade benefits granted to Ukrainian farmers following Russia's 2022 invasion are set to expire today (5 June), Ukrainian experts question the EU’s decision — while the country's farming unions predict potential losses of up to €1.5bn. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

A majority of EU countries urged the commission to review the EU-Israel trade agreement over concerns about human rights violations. But a human rights unit within the EEAS had already conducted an audit in November 2024. We got the leak and made it public. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Hungary’s government now smears and attacks its own journalists, starves their newspapers and TV stations of income, whilst happy to bask in the power and resources of being a member of the 27-strong bloc. For how much longer can Hungary’s journalists fight back?

"In an era where the loudest often dominate, we wanted to use this magazine to tell a different story, helping to fill what we’ve come to call ‘the recognition gap.’" euobserver.com/the-eus-unsu...

Here are EUobserver’s key takeaways on Pfizergate. The controversy surrounding vaccine deal texts, transparency, and accountability at the highest level of the EU. euobserver.com/rule-of-law/...

This Friday (16 May), we’re releasing our latest magazine! When I first suggested we focus this issue on people instead of events, the team was all in, and honestly, the end result makes me really proud. It’s full of stories that deserve to be seen. Hope you’ll like it.

Happy Europe day! We have delved into our 25-year archive to compile a list of our nerdiest (and most revealing) stories about how the EU really works. Do you have ideas for other types of articles like these? Let us know what you'd like to see more of in comments 💡🇪🇺 euobserver.com/eu-political...

Parar toda compra de armas a Israel es una cuestión de coherencia democrática. Hoy hablo de ello con @elenasanchez.bsky.social en @euobserver.com euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Meet Spain's minister for youth Sira Rego — a former MEP of Palestinian descent. Rego has criticised Spain’s arms trade with Israel, exposing tensions inside the Pedro Sánchez-led coalition. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

At @euobserver.com, we’re experimenting with new formats to make complex, long-running stories easier to follow. In this one, we break down the EU-Tunisia deal — what it is, why it matters, and what’s at stake. eu-tunisia.euobserver.com

This year, @euobserver.com turns 25, and we are looking for 2500 new supporting members to take their stake in EU democracy. Here are 10 reasons why you should support EUobserver. euobserver.com/inside-euobs...

For 25 years, our small, non-profit newsroom (@euobserver.com) has held EU institutions accountable, uncovered important stories others overlook, and given a platform to voices that deserve to be heard (from civil society and whistleblowers to local communities and experts). join.euobserver.com

Remember Piepergate? The EU Commission officially ended today the position of EU SME Envoy, which was vacant since the resignation of Markus Pieper one year ago (below the new organisation chart of DG Grow, without the position) www.mlex.com/mlex/energy/...

Today, more than 130 journalists have come together to urge the EU Commission to stop undermining EU transparency laws. The open letter (led by @alexfanta.bsky.social and @jeancomte.bsky.social) calls on EU commissioner @marossefcovic.bsky.social to uphold the right of access to information.

Judgement day in the Pfizergate case over Ursula von der Leyen’s text messages with the CEO of Pfizer! The General Court of the EU has scheduled its ruling in @matinastevis.bsky.social v Commission for 14 May at 9.30. 🍿🍿🍿

Reliable, independent journalism is more needed than ever. @euobserver.com is a rare voice in Brussels — critical, watchdog reporting that makes sense of a chaotic world. If you value that, consider supporting us 👇 new-membership-deck-yppxgqe.gamma.site

Dear Media: you don’t need to give the far right a platform (eg interview or op-Ed) to inform your listeners/readers/viewers about their views.

Bypassing Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's veto, via separate statements on Ukraine on behalf of the other 26 EU leaders, is set to become the new norm at European Council summits.

As the European Commission sets out its vision for a single market for defence in its white paper due on Wednesday, we take a close look at global and European trends and the industry’s readiness to meet new challenges.

Do you want to better understand EU’s rearming attempt? Best explainer by @euobserver.com laying down the baseline of EU-27 military imports euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Russian spies continue to pose a threat in the EU and Nato HQs' host state. Don't miss this joint investigation by @euobserver.com, @demorgen.be, Humo, @lemonde.fr, and @rferl.org.web.brid.gy euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

After revealing that the EU firm holding €183bn of frozen Russian assets hired bodyguards for its top executives, a joint investigation (out tomorrow) will shed new light on Russia’s secret operations in the EU and Nato capital amid a more dangerous security environment. euobserver.com/*/ar9ca82566

EIB, at their own event, being told by Leonardo’s chief: "We don’t need your money. One billion is nice, but we don’t need it. We need contracts." Exposes the EU’s push to ‘mobilise private finance’ for defence as a sideshow.

The strategic EU firm holding €183bn of frozen Russian assets has hired bodyguards for its top executives, according to a joint EUobserver investigation with Belgian daily De Morgen, Belgian weekly Humo, and French daily Le Monde.

EU leaders are meeting tomorrow in Brussels to discuss Ukraine and defence. While it may be seen as a missed opportunity, no agreement or concrete figures for an additional military package to Ukraine is expected to come out of the EU summit. euobserver.com/eu-political...

Covering this stuff is of course part of the job, but jeez is it uninspiring sometimes. This is a plan, but there are so many easier ways of achieving so much more. And if I hear ‘this is a step in the right direction, but..’ one more time…

Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán will travel to Paris on Wednesday before an emergency EU summit on European defence and aid to Ukraine, @financialtimes.com reports. Orbán has already threatened to veto the summit's statement on support for Ukraine. We have seen this before, in February last year...🙃

"We are in an era of rearmament," said EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, announcing defence options due to be discussed by EU leaders ahead of Thursday's EU summit

It's good to see European leaders finally taking the building of a (more) independent European military serious. However, it is not just an issue of money. We need a change of culture but also need to be vigilant not to build a European version of the U.S. military-industrial complex.

Trying to make sense of the events of the last few days, ahead of a crucial EU summit on Thursday euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Betrayed by would be King. The covers capturing the tragedy.

"Why are we talking about peace keepers if there is nothing to keep?," EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas reiterated at a Hudson Institute event in Washington, stressing that Russia does not want peace.

"We should be prepared for a possible European contribution to the security guarantees that will be necessary to ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine," says EU Council president ahead of special EUCO on 6 March

▪️US Rubio snubs EU foreign policy chief Kallas ▪️Shift in US policy toward Moscow & Kyiv has left Europeans running like headless chickens ▪️Macron briefed EU leaders on his visit to Washington ahead of Sunday's meeting & EUCO(s) ▪️Russia says no to peacekeepers euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...