Russia is using Europe's alumina for its war against Ukraine, posing key questions for Dublin and Brussels. What could the next steps be? EU sanctions? Nationalisation? In my latest analysis on @euobserver.com, I explain why there are no easy solutions. euobserver.com/225302/irela...

The European Council has a new, old problem: populist Janez Janša is back as prime minister, driving Slovenia further to the right and potentially becoming a new headache for Brussels. euobserver.com/220100/the-r...

I often bump into people who praise Sánchez's foreign policy and economic track record. Then you open the Spanish newspapers, listen to televised debates or speak with friends and relatives back home, and the reality feels entirely different. Here I try to explain why. euobserver.com/218599/pedro...

As rightwing MEPs agree on extending the mandate of the controversial scrutiny committee on NGO funding, @euobserver.com publishes a timely oped on the subject: "It’s time to recognise that civic space is not simply 'shrinking' across Europe." euobserver.com/216296/how-e...

Eurovision was meant to “promote unity” and “show the world as it could be” — but it has become a culture-war zone, which reflects a surge in real-world violence both inside the EU and in its neighbourhood. The latest from my colleague Andrew Rettman on @euobserver.com euobserver.com/215821/how-i...

“Business as usual is not working,” Palestinian diplomat Riyad Mansour said in an interview with @euobserver.com, referring to the EU’s long-standing approach of dialogue with Israel, despite its continued violations of international law. euobserver.com/215497/inter...

Denying Israel’s right to exist, be it through a chorus or slogans often heard in demonstrations across Europe following the war in Gaza, could soon become a criminal offence in Germany. euobserver.com/215145/germa...

It’s EUCO day in Brussels — and EUobserver's coverage offers an in-depth look at the tensions shaping the summit agenda.

1/2 European leaders have been carefully drafting cautious statements urging ‘de-escalation’ and ‘respect for international law’. But one voice has sounded different. And it speaks Spanish. My analysis from yesterday: euobserver.com/205336/europ...

For the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, I spoke with Ukraine’s ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov. His message was clear: don’t mistake fatigue for peace. Moscow hasn’t abandoned its aim, and diplomacy without pressure won’t end the war. euobserver.com/204122/four-...

Viktor Orbán has also pledged, in his annual address earlier this month, to “clear out” after the April elections media and civil society organisations deemed to threaten “sovereignty.” Fidesz already directly or indirectly control 80 percent of Hungary’s media. euobserver.com/203675/how-o...

Today, I’m thrilled to share that @euobserver.com is joining journalist-owned Slovak publishing house @dennikn.bsky.social. A new era. One I hope will bring great stories, more cross-border collaboration, and growth.

What’s in the EU’s new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war? From the Russian head of world chess and Central Asian sanctions evaders to chemical weapons, killer drones, mercenaries, crypto, metals, and even salt. Good intel here: euobserver.com/202386/russi...

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⚠️UN expert warns: chemical pollution is a hidden global crisis. “Forever chemicals,” corporate loopholes & weak policies put human rights and environment at risk. Science & political will must align to protect human rights. @euobserver.com @elenasanchez.bsky.social euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

Tonight the controversial US ambassador to Belgium Bill White was supposed to speak on a Film & Politics panel about European dependence. He pulled out last minute. So the moderator @elenasanchez.bsky.social asked the panellists what they would have said to him if he was there.

For Europeans, order is something the police restore under law, not something the army imposes under executive will. Fortunately, EU member states built constitutional architecture to prevent what the US Insurrection Act enables.

Wondering whether European governments could coerce investors into selling trillions in US holdings? Europe would be the first to suffer, explains my colleague @westervangaal.bsky.social in this excellent analysis euobserver.com/eu-and-the-w...

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. 🍿🍿🍿

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