MEPs have backed a law that will create the first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), amid confusion over whether the UK and other non-EU states will be able to access the bloc’s new defence instruments.

MEPs expressed their frustration to on the results of the UN’s COP30 summit, explaining why the EU’s performance was weak and hypocritical — and also criticising Ursula von der Leyen for 'undermining' the bloc's efforts with her comments at the simultaneous G20 summit in South Africa.

Tanzania has accused the European parliament of an "affront to sovereignty" and defying “natural justice” after MEPs demanded that the EU commission withhold €156m in funding for the country following post-election violence that has killed thousands. 

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.