Confusion reigns over whether China’s one-year suspension of restrictions on rare earths needed for industrial magnets will apply to European firms. Talks between EU and Chinese officials in Brussels last week ended without a concrete decision and nothing has been confirmed by the Chinese government. 

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.

Europe is racing to revolutionise its transport system with high-speed rail and zero-emission mobility, but faces a trillion-euro challenge: overcoming fragmented infrastructure, tight budgets, and the toughest obstacle of all —convincing people to ditch their cars.

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.