The significance of the EU's so-called Democracy Shield is overrated. It represents a humdrum development of policies, but the real game of defending democracy lies elsewhere, writes columnist Michael Meyer-Resende.

EU foreign ministers are set to impose sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for arming militia groups in Sudan’s devastating civil war at a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, amid growing international pressure for a ceasefire. 

Countries that issue flags for Russia's rogue oil tankers could face EU sanctions in future, if Poland gets its way.

EU states are struggling with upcoming border rules that critics say could led to detention-like centres. Under the new regime authorities will have only seven days to screen a prospective asylum seeker.

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.