Europe must turn frozen Russian assets into real support for Ukraine through the Reparations Loan, linking aid to reforms that strengthen defence, democracy, and accountability — proving solidarity through decisive action.

As Georgia rapidly moves away from its pro-European course, Armenia is quietly emerging as the EU's next ally in the South Caucasus. But despite its European aspirations, it's heavily dependent on Russia for energy and trade.

The climate crisis demands structural change, not incremental reform. If COP30 in Belém delivers on fairness and equity, it can be remembered as the turning point where climate justice and global prosperity finally aligned, write Ketakandriana Rafitoson and Carlos María Correa.

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.