EUwatch

About EUwatch

EUwatch began in 2013 on Twitter as my personal project (I’m Ricardo Mendes) to track news and developments at the European level. Back then—and to this day—there was a gap between what the EU institutions do and how that work is reported at national level. Politicians in member states would blame “Brussels” for every law or reform they themselves negotiated, won’t tell their constituents when it’s good for them, and often can’t explain how our EU system actually works.

At the same time, civil society—from NGOs to citizen assemblies—was demanding democratic reforms and the right to be heard, yet that voice rarely reaches either national or EU‐wide debate. That disconnect worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as automation and AI reshape our economies, our democracies feel more brittle than ever. Despite more information than ever before, citizens struggle to influence decisions; instead, powerful interests—big tech, pharma, corporate lobbies—too often steer policy at our expense.

EUwatch’s mission is simple: provide a purely chronological, unfiltered feed of quality sources so you see everything that matters at the EU level, all in one place. No editorial bias—just the raw inputs you need to stay informed, question assumptions, and organize for the common good.

Why this matters

For Europe’s citizens to shape their future, we need a truly pan-European information landscape. We must share success stories and policy ideas that work in one country and adapt them elsewhere—breaking down national silos and fostering solidarity. Strong public health systems, robust social safety nets, open digital services—these are our commons, built over generations and now under threat from austerity, privatization, and narrow partisan interests.

By shining a light on what’s happening in Brussels, Strasbourg, and beyond—as well as on the watchdogs, fact-checkers, and independent journalists holding power to account—EUwatch aims to empower you to lobby for stronger democracies, defend the public interest, and keep Europe moving in the right direction.

Editor & Founder: Ricardo Mendes

Contact: info@euwatch.live