Poland’s presidential election promises to be a close call, with frontrunner Rafał Trzaskowski from Donald Tusk's Civic Platform struggling to maintain his lead against a growing challenge from Karol Nawrocki, backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS). But the result is crucial for the government to continue with reforms after years of PiS rule.

As a researcher, following the Ursula von der Leyen presidency demonstrates its attitude towards participatory democracy has been a journey from disbelief to frustration, and then to worry and anger, warns professor Päivi Leino-Sandberg.

Some 25 shortly-to-be-designated 'shadow fleet' oil tankers are currently in the Baltic Sea or North Sea regions, posing a threat of oil spills and cable-cutting incidents.

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.

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.