The European Commission says it has no choice but to work with the 'dodgy' Libyan authorities, as it accuses officials in the country of forcing people onto dangerous boats.

Spain and Brazil lead push for two-percent billionaire tax, rallying global support at UN aid summit in Sevilla. France, Germany and Belgium are expected to join the Spanish-Brazilian initiative. 

The European Commission wants clarity on a potential migrant swap deal between UK and France, following complaints by five other EU member states.

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.