EUobserver

The Libyans have sporadically opened fire on NGO rescue boats since at least 2017, amid sustained support from the EU and Italian authorities – posing questions on their lack of accountability.

The EU restores all trade with Syria while investing in the country’s reconstruction, but experts argue that safe returns of Syrian citizens living in the EU cannot happen overnight, as many have already requested citizenship, are still navigating asylum procedures, or simply do not wish to return while conditions in Syria remain uncertain.

An open-air exhibition in Brussels, organised by the UN and the EU, showcases women from Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine in their diverse roles – be it war, work, and family life. The display breaks down gender stereotypes and responds to concerns about a growing global “gender backlash.”

The EU police agency is alleged to have processed the data of European citizens for years without much scrutiny.