EU Observer: may the source be with you

The EU observer, an online initiative started in 2000 by Danish journalist Lisbeth Kirk is an interesting read for all who follow the EU. Debate is needed more then ever to fuel the EU democracy and keep society, politicians and citizens alike, vigilant and involved in the debate on and development of European affairs.

Wikipedia says on the EU Observer it has a clear emphasis on human rights, transparency, anti-corruption, environmentalism and the democratisation of the European Union, which marks it out from its competitors such as the European Voice, Euractiv, Europolitique and The Parliament magazine.

It is a truly useful reference tool, a place to go when you want to know what's going on where in Europe's decision rooms. And more and more also to find out who thinks, feels and says what about this lively household.

A series of independent blogs are worthwile to take a peek at, from varied followers of EU affairs.

• NeighbourhoodBy Nicu Popescu
  
• Europe not EUBy Bruno Waterfield
  
• Europa-Transparent By Hajo Friedrich
  
• Behind the ScenesBy Honor Mahony
  
• Brussels and beyondBy Ole Ryborg
  
• A View from the Outfieldby Peter Sain ley Berry
  
• Vive l’EuropeBy Tobias Gräs
  
• Poland in the EUBy Dominika Pszczolkowska
  
• Merchant of VeniceBy Roberto Foa
  
• Belarus ReloadedBy Maryna Rakhlei
  
• State of the UnionBy Jamie Smyth
  
• The DiggerBy Stephen Gardner
  
• WatchdogBy Brigitte Alfter
  
• GeopoliticsBy Alexandros Petersen
  
• Ukraine and Post-Soviet Space By Olena Prystayko
  
• Safer CitiesBy Gemma Galdon Clavell
  
• Feeding the habitBy Nick Jacobs
  

You can be positive, doubtful, critical or even negative on European affairs, but at least speak up based on insight, with facts and figures. Ce qui se conçoit bien, s'énonce clairement… the better an idea is conceived, the clearer it will be expressed!