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EU gets tough on illegal migration with new powers for Frontex border agency

The European Union’s border agency, Frontex, is getting major new powers, including the ability to deport migrants beyond EU borders.

Serbia’s students deliver ground-up democratic change

Tens of thousands of people march through Belgrade in the student-led protest movement that grew after the Novi Sad canopy collapse.

Ten Wishes: put citizens at heart of UK-EU reset

New petition calls on Andy Burnham and Ursula von der Leyen to agree ten practical changes for citizens at the UK-EU summit on 20 November

Defending Democracy & Human Rights

Strategic Roadmap for Democratic Resilience - a milestone publication of the Defending Democracy Global Initiative

Street protests worsen in France and across Europe

European cost of living protests turn violent as soaring rents and 5% French bond yields trigger curfews. Former UK MP Roger Casale shares his analysis.

Eyes on Democracy

We begin the new season with Ukraine, because what is being decided there will shape the future of the entire continent. Ukraine’s struggle is not only a war for national survival. It is also a defining struggle for Europe—its security, democratic order and ability to stand united against authoritarian aggression.

Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart

We were sad to hear of the death of Sir Patrick Stewart, who reminded us in 2016, what the ECHR does for all of us.

Eyes on Democracy Podcast returns for new season

Leena Maria Linnus of the European Parliament on why Ukraine’s fight for freedom matters for all of Europe, and how parliaments and civil society can help.

Defending democracy means standing with Ukraine

DDGI and the Westminster Alliance for Ukraine call on Europe to turn solidarity with Ukraine into sustained action, under the theme “Every voice matters”.

Europa Power sets 12 priorities for a stronger Europe

What kind of power does Europe need to control its own future? New Europeans co-founded the conference in Strasbourg, held on 21 to 23 October, and shares its answers.

Brexit Couples briefing in Westminster, 19 October 2026

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Citizens’ Rights briefed MPs on new research into couples and families split or strained by Brexit and changes to immigration rules.

Ukraine and Europe event in London, 7 September 2026

The Westminster Alliance for Ukraine and the European Parliament met to discuss how Europe can stand with Ukraine, strengthen its security and defend democracy.