The EU's police agency Europol is set to have its migrant-busting powers expanded, as MEPs in the civil liberties committee head to a vote on Wednesday (5 November).

An EU official has warned the US not to interfere in the Brazil UN climate talks (COP30), citing aggressive personal tactics at last month’s International Maritime Organization meetings — while contrasting Washington’s approach with China’s constructive engagement.

European governments struck a deal on a watered-down 2040 climate target on Wednesday after an all-night negotiation marathon. However, the draft agreement substantially dilutes the European Commission’s original proposal and delays one of the bloc’s core climate laws. 

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.