In this new investigation, EUobserver unveils how Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen project, heavily backed by the EU, promises green energy and economic growth, but threatens irreversible damage to a unique biodiversity hotspot. Critics warn so-called 'green' hydrogen could come at the expense of biodiversity and neocolonial exploitation.
The draft agenda suggesting that no new policy offers will be on the table. Diplomats have briefed that they are not expecting any major announcements and that the meeting will be used primarily to take stock and prepare for an EU-AU leaders’ summit later this year.
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.