CJEU clarifies asylum detention in border procedures
What happened at the Court Can a Member State run an asylum border procedure in a detention centre…
April 20, 2026
EU lists Georgia as “Safe Country of Origin” Despite Democratic Backsliding
On February 10, the EU Parliament adopted changes to the EU Asylum Procedure Regulations. Most notably, a majority…
February 19, 2026
EU safe countries list tightens asylum rules: a “win” for Italy, but Albanian protocol remains on shaky ground
On 10 February 2026, the European Parliament approved new EU rules on the safe third country concept and…
February 11, 2026
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Process defects can sink a waiver – CJEU clips Parliament on immunity
On 5 February 2026, the Court of Justice annulled the European Parliament’s 9 March 2021 decisions waiving the parliamentary immunity of Carles…
February 6, 2026
The End of Russian Natural Gas Dependence
On Monday, the European Parliament and the Council published the REPowerEU Gas Regulation, which sets out the legal…
February 5, 2026
CJEU review puts EU–Mercosur deal on constitutional hold
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is set to weigh in on the EU–Mercosur Agreement…
January 23, 2026
Is it time for a European Security Council?
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the United States’ increasing strategic uncertainty toward Europe, the EU has made…
January 21, 2026
EU Unveils Landmark Framework to Harmonize Chemical Safety Assessments
Chemical assessments covering commonly used products, such as food or toys, will finally be coordinated under EU frameworks…
January 16, 2026
Drone Warfare: A New Era in Modern Conflict
The use of drones in conflicts around the world has risen sharply in recent years. Armed actors of…
January 14, 2026
Belarusian Opposition Urges Support in European Parliament
Sergey Tihanovski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the EU to intensify backing for Belarusian democracy. Tsikhanouskaya stressed the…
November 1, 2025
Parliament discussing COP30 Climate Talks
The European Parliament urges COP30 to reinforce the 1.5°C warming limit, calling for ambitious EU climate targets, ending…
October 27, 2025
Russian Shadow Fleet Exposé Wins EU Journalism Prize
The 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism was awarded to “Follow the Money” and 13 newsrooms for…
October 26, 2025