Viktor Orbán’s veto power paralysed the EU. His election loss is good news in BrusselsElection defeat ends year of paralysis, where Hungary blocked EU support for Ukraine and other key foreign‑policy decisionsMon Apr 13 2026 - 17:37
Irishman Anthony Whelan appointed to senior job in European CommissionFormer adviser of Ursula von der Leyen secures position running commission’s competition departmentMon Apr 13 2026 - 09:29
Italy challenges Irish plan to ban disposable vapes in rare interventionDepartment of Health legislation to ban single-use vapes criticised as disproportionate by RomeFri Apr 10 2026 - 06:00
Orban re-election would force a rethink of how EU takes decisions Outcome of viciously fought election in Budapest has big implications for the EU’s foreign policymaking Thu Apr 09 2026 - 05:51
EU states warned extremists could take advantage of war in Iran to cross into EuropeContinental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East Wed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Poland is an EU success story. So, why is it facing growing calls for ‘Polexit’? Country’s future in the bloc becoming the key theme in power struggle between Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition and hard-right populistsTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:50
Czech Republic took in huge numbers of Ukrainians. Its new government is not so welcoming Right-wing populist government in Prague plans to cut off military aid to Kyiv and wants restrictions on refugee 'protection' for Ukrainians Tue Apr 07 2026 - 05:59
Ministers warned of delays in writing EU rules into law as presidency approaches Correspondence shows Government keen to avoid getting rap on the knuckles from Brussels Sun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanolDeja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00
Making a killing: Boom times for Europe’s defence industry Prague letter: Story of Czechoslovak Group is a striking insight into Europe’s booming defence industry Thu Apr 02 2026 - 05:07
Taoiseach concerned at reports Aughinish plant supplying ‘Russian war effort’Micheál Martin rejects accusation Government speaking out of both sides of its mouth by supporting Ukraine and Aughinish AluminaWed Apr 01 2026 - 07:24
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says TaoiseachWed Apr 01 2026 - 06:00
Government needs to keep some ‘firepower’ in reserve during energy crisis, says TaoiseachShannon Airport ‘is not used as a base for the Middle East war’ by the US, says Micheál Martin Tue Mar 31 2026 - 19:12
Hungary under fire after leaked audio reveals efforts to help Russia overturn EU sanctionsRecording purports to capture phone call between foreign ministers of Hungary and RussiaTue Mar 31 2026 - 17:53
Irish fans stumble out of a Prague pub, drunk and shell-shockedWorld Cup: Hundreds of Irish fans in The Dubliner pub fell silent as Ireland lost the penalty shoot-outFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:44
Thousands of Irish fans in Prague dare to hope: ‘We’re gonna nab it’ Last-minute tickets to World Cup playoff going for €300 on streets of Czech capitalThu Mar 26 2026 - 15:24
'The pass was booked in early for this one': Ireland fans descend on PragueIreland fans have made their way to Prague, Czech Republic ahead of the World Cup playoff. Video: Jack PowerThu Mar 26 2026 - 08:46
‘Sort out The Parrot, will ye’ – Ireland fans arrive in Prague with tickets thin on groundTourists in Czech capital marvel at chanting Irish supporters as World Cup hopes buildThu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
‘You should freak out’: Brussels grapples with warnings from the AI frontierBrussels regulators get expert help to watch for any hint of tech companies ‘losing control’ of their own artificial intelligence Thu Mar 26 2026 - 05:06
‘We had to sleep in the airport for eight hours’: Ireland fans land in Prague for playoff Supporters brave detours and ticketing woes to travel in their thousands for qualifier against CzechsWed Mar 25 2026 - 16:22
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der LeyenFri Mar 20 2026 - 07:08
New Australia-EU trade deal may be sealed by next weekGovernment opposition to Mercosur pact with South American companies not to be repeated with Australian proposal Fri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
EU leaders are growing tired of the Viktor Orban show Backtracking by Hungary’s far right prime minister on €90 billion Ukraine loan deal a ‘betrayal’ of fellow EU leaders Thu Mar 19 2026 - 17:22
European leaders say they will not be drawn into Iran war Fears new strikes on Gulf oil and gas production sites could do ‘lasting’ damage to energy supply Thu Mar 19 2026 - 13:58
Government keen to avoid energy supports pushing up inflation, Micheál Martin says Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon ‘wholly disproportionate’, Micheál Martin saysThu Mar 19 2026 - 11:56
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on ThursdayThu Mar 19 2026 - 05:00
McGrath wades into politically fraught tax waters Proposed ‘EU Inc’ reforms expected to meet resistance from national finance ministriesWed Mar 18 2026 - 15:38
McGrath proposes EU plan to ‘harmonise’ some national rules around tax and insolvencyEuropean Commission pitches scheme to allow for businesses to be set up or wound down quickly and inexpensively on EU-wide basis Wed Mar 18 2026 - 12:55
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia again?EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiationsMon Mar 16 2026 - 17:24
A contested fry, Guinness shortages and police raids: St Patrick’s week in Brussels Europe letter: St Patrick’s Day receptions are a classic exercise in diplomatic soft power, but securing an invitation can be a challengeThu Mar 12 2026 - 06:00
Power to set foreign policy does not lie with President Connolly, says GovernmentStatement likely intended as riposte to President’s condemnation of ‘violations of international law’ in GulfMon Mar 09 2026 - 20:09
Protracted war in Iran could pose ‘substantial’ shock to European economySimon Harris warns steep rise in inflation would have ‘very significant’ impact on large parts of the Irish economyMon Mar 09 2026 - 18:45
Ursula von der Leyen questions EU’s ongoing need for consensus amid divisions with OrbanEU must consider whether consensus-based decision making on foreign policy is ‘hindrance’ Mon Mar 09 2026 - 16:06
Iran’s president rejects Trump demand for ‘unconditional surrender’Masoud Pezeshkian apologises for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, but Iranian fire targets Gulf states on SaturdaySat Mar 07 2026 - 08:37
Pipeline row between Ukraine and Hungary escalates into diplomatic crisis Hungary’s seizure of seven Ukrainian bank staff transporting cash ratchets up dispute between Budapest and Kyiv Fri Mar 06 2026 - 13:49
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comebackFormer minister and European commissioner nominated by Government following independent selection processFri Mar 06 2026 - 13:00
The last letters of Europe’s lost Jewish communitiesFrom a barracks in Mechelen, thousands of Belgium’s Jews were sent on trains to Auschwitz during the second World WarThu Mar 05 2026 - 05:30
EU gets defensive against China with ‘Made in Europe’ planStrategy envisages Chinese being half owned by European entitiesWed Mar 04 2026 - 18:02
Campaign for UN job will test Phil Hogan’s reputation as back room dealmaker Hogan will first need to lock in support of other European governments in race to head UN food agencyWed Mar 04 2026 - 06:00
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job Hogan secures backing to participate in election to be body’s next Food and Agriculture Organisation director generalTue Mar 03 2026 - 17:17
As war edges closer, Europe scrambles for relevance in the Middle EastContinued drone attacks on Cyprus could see EU common defence clause triggered Mon Mar 02 2026 - 20:15
Emergency support discussed for EU citizens in Middle East amid fears of escalating conflictCyprus has begun preparing evacuations by airSun Mar 01 2026 - 16:43
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidencySenior officials warned to not let extra workload during EU presidency pull focus from domestic agendaSat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
Inside Ireland’s preparations for EU presidency: ‘You have to make the country look good’Concern at senior levels of Government that Brussels deal making demands during EU role will pull bandwidth from domestic agenda Sat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
MEPs allowed themselves to be sidestepped by von der Leyen on Mercosur Trade deal will slash tariffs that had acted as a barrier to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Fri Feb 27 2026 - 14:59
European Commission brings Mercosur trade deal into force without MEP sign off Decision to provisionally apply EU-Mercosur deal without MEPs sign off draws backlash from farmersFri Feb 27 2026 - 11:11
Ursula von der Leyen has a big political call to make on Mercosur deal Decision by Brussels to provisionally apply EU-Mercosur free trade deal would infuriate farmers Thu Feb 26 2026 - 14:54
Ireland’s EU presidency: How it works and what to expectSix-month stint in influential European council deal-making role will consume a lot of Government’s bandwidthThu Feb 26 2026 - 06:00
Europe’s support for Ukraine has surpassed expectationsShades of ‘whatever it takes’ to European financial backing for Kyiv in a war grinding into its fifth year Thu Feb 26 2026 - 01:17
Limits on Ukraine’s army in peace deal should apply to Russia too, top EU official proposesZelenskiy praises Europeans who have ‘stood on the right side of history’ as Kyiv counts four years of warTue Feb 24 2026 - 20:00
