The EU’s core challenge is not merely market fragmentation, but a structural underdevelopment of capital markets and a macroeconomic model that exports its own savings. Recognising this distinction matters, writes economist Judith Arnal.

Despite mounting evidence of systemic corruption and abuse of EU funds, the European Commission continues to transfer billions to Hungary. Concrete action is needed to ensure that EU funds serve the people, not the powerful, and that the promise of democracy remains alive for all Europeans

In this episode, Evi Kiorri breaks down the European Commission’s proposal for a nearly €2 trillion EU budget for 2028–2034, described by Ursula von der Leyen as a budget "for a new era."

Legal scholars have dubbed it a "sleeping beauty" — a potent yet practically unused EU Parliament instrument akin to the EU's own Article 7, designed to safeguard the rule of law and the integrity of its institutions.

Today, we kick off an anniversary campaign to convince new supporting members to join EUobserver's mission of providing the information citizens need to safeguard EU democracy.

Russian spies are still active in the EU capital and have a "higher risk appetite" than before the Ukraine war — despite Belgium's efforts to push back against their plots.