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If Russia leads the world in anything, it is in the dark art of psychological warfare. In its quest to restore Soviet-era geopolitical might, Moscow prefers to follow the principle of 'winning without fighting'. This principle rests on achieving one’s objectives through psychological, political, informational, and diplomatic means rather than conventional warfare, warns Anton Shekhovtsov.
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With far-right and conservative powers on the rise, discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people is still a sad truth in Europe. The European Commission's new strategy aims to stop that, but critics call out ineffective instruments.
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4 hours ago
MEPs want to end unfair traineeships, triggering backlash from small businesses who warn the rules will strangle opportunity. But the real fight is yet to come: trilogues where the EU parliament and member states will have to find a compromise in what promises to be a tough negotiation over labour rights of Europe's next generation.
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EU asylum chief says member states 'challenged' by new border rules

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

5 months 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

7 months 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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