Seize Russia’s frozen €210bn for Ukraine now – while EU unity lasts – EUobserver
European leaders need no encouragement to enjoy the summer sun. They should make the most of favourable political…
Only a joint Ukraine-EU defence force can stop Putin’s imperialist rampage – EUobserver
European capitals have become increasingly vocal about the need for Europe to participate in negotiations aimed at ending…
Crystal ball: EU will do nothing about Israel on Monday – EUobserver
I have a crystal ball and I know what EU foreign ministers will decide to do about Israel…
EU awarded me the Sakharov prize – now I’m demanding they stop their trade deal with UAE for funding war crimes in Sudan – EUobserver
In 2019, the Sudanese regime locked me in prison – again – for fighting for justice for the…
False flags and a war of nerves. Russia is too weak to fight Nato militarily. But it can attack in other ways – EUobserver
On 31 August, 1939, Nazi SS officers disguised as Poles attacked the radio station in the then German…
Controversy-hit Frontex may get powers to deport people from one non-EU state to another – EUobserver
The EU’s border force agency Frontex is set to have its power expanded so that it can deport…
The EU’s transatlantic strategy is broken: it courts MAGA powerbrokers and sidelines America’s opposition – EUobserver
Since Donald Trump’s return, Europe has consistently failed to get into the rooms where straight answers exist. When…
The EU’s foreign policy problem isn’t institutions – it’s the quality of its leaders – EUobserver
Oh no, please, not another tedious attempt to restructure the EU’s institutions. Europe’s very visible foreign policy weaknesses…
Three problems with the EU’s external action service — and a radical solution – EUobserver
There’s been much chatter in the Brussels Bubble of late about possible tweaks – or bigger reforms still…
EU should shut the door on all Russian tourists while Putin’s war rages – EUobserver
When I hear Russian spoken on the street my ears twitch. I try to start a casual conversation,…