Liberties, a network of civil liberties organisations across the EU, has released its 2025 Gap Analysis, reviewing the Commission’s Rule of Law cycle. The findings point to a system that is stalling. So, if this is the case, how do we protect democracy in Europe now?

European governments struck a deal on a watered-down 2040 climate target on Wednesday after an all-night negotiation marathon. However, the draft agreement substantially dilutes the European Commission’s original proposal and delays one of the bloc’s core climate laws. 

The European Commission has released its annual enlargement report and there’s movement on Europe’s waiting list. A total of 10 countries want a seat at the table, but who is really getting closer to joining, and who is falling behind?

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.