Austria will be allowed to deport a 19-year old Syrian, after the European Court of Human Rights lifted an injunction. The case may lead to similar deportations as Europe clamps down on asylum seekers and refugees.

An informal EUCO will take place in Copenhagen, where EU leaders will focus on Ukraine, defence, and using Russian frozen assets. Also this week, leaders from all of Europe will gather in Denmark for the summit of the European Political Community. Meanwhile, ministers will meet to discuss the EU budget, startup support, and simplifying rules - while UEFA may suspend Israel from European competitions over the war in Gaza.

Europe's environment is in a "bad to poor" state, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency. While there are some positive developments the general situation remains dire.

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.