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2 days ago
Strong democracies need strong watchdogs — but more than that, people like you who care about what the watchdog discovers.
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8 hours ago
The European Commission is being duped by the Greek government when it comes to its rule of law reports, says Human Rights Watch.
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5 hours ago
Meet Spain's minister for youth Sira Rego — a former MEP of Palestinian descent. Rego has criticised Spain’s arms trade with Israel, exposing tensions inside the Pedro Sánchez-led coalition. She is demanding an arms embargo, enhanced oversight, and peace-focused policies, while also advocating for youth rights, housing reform, and greater EU democratic accountability.
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Rule 241: the EU’s hidden ‘bombshell’ against anti-democratic forces

7 months ago
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.
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We are looking for 2,500 new members to ensure EUobserver's next 25 years

3 days ago
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.
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Dekonspiratsiya: Meet 20 of Putin's EU spies

1 month ago
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.
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