How Denmark’s Social Democrats stole far-right ‘thunder’ on migrationFear that success of hardline asylum policy in Denmark may cause ‘race to the bottom’ across EuropeWed May 29 2024 - 16:56
Palestine and Ukraine flags to be flown side-by-side at Leinster HouseIreland’s recognition of the state of Palestine takes effect on Tuesday with plans for beefed up diplomatic tiesTue May 28 2024 - 06:00
EU ministers clash with Hungary over blocked aid for UkraineFresh tensions as Budapest holds up several billion euros of EU aid for Ukrainian militaryMon May 27 2024 - 18:55
Possible sanctions on Israel discussed in ‘real way’ for first time at EU meeting Micheál Martin condemns ‘barbaric’ Israeli air strikes on tents housing displaced people in RafahMon May 27 2024 - 16:53
Smoky bacon flavouring ban: Coveney lobbied EU over ‘financial implications’ for Irish firmsKerry Group, which is one of the big players in smoked flavourings, claimed the changes ‘would impact’ more than €30bn worth of food productsMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
Ursula von der Leyen leaves door wide open to parliament deal with MeloniThe campaign debate, held in the European Parliament in Brussels, rarely saw tensions flare between the five candidates on the stageThu May 23 2024 - 19:42
European election ‘leaders’ debate likely to be less politically tense than EurovisionRivals in election debate will be looking to land a blow on Ursula von der LeyenThu May 23 2024 - 05:00
The veteran Dutch MEP running for election in BelgiumLongtime MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld standing for pan-European party looking to break into Belgian politicsWed May 22 2024 - 18:48
Von der Leyen says EU not in trade war with China Election debate on economic policy hears EU should fund common ‘air defence’ shieldTue May 21 2024 - 17:56
Around 40 tents pitched on Grand Canal in Dublin hours after clearance operationLatest figures show some 1,923 male asylum seekers awaiting an offer of accommodationTue May 21 2024 - 16:27
Ireland supports EU entry talks for Ukraine starting next monthGovernment move to recognise state of Palestine remains ‘imminent’, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill saysTue May 21 2024 - 11:41
Slovakian government could go down dark path following attempted assassinationPolitics in Slovakia has been dominated by polarising and divisive atmosphere in recent timesThu May 16 2024 - 16:38
Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico’s condition remains ‘extremely serious’ after he was shot several timesPrime minister is ‘not in a life threatening situation’ after what members of the Slovakian government called a ‘politically motivated’ attackThu May 16 2024 - 06:21
Sex workers in Belgium to receive pension contributions and maternity leave under labour overhaulLegislation will allow sex workers to access employment contracts and rightsThu May 16 2024 - 04:53
Intel could sell stake in Leixlip plant as part of multibillion dollar refinancing US multinational has spent the past year talking to private capital groups about potential financing optionsWed May 15 2024 - 06:00
All supports for refugees and asylum seekers to be reviewed, Taoiseach saysHarris says ‘many, many, many’ people who have been through immigration system still live in ‘free State accommodation without making a contribution’Tue May 14 2024 - 18:50
Government has held ‘number of discussions’ with Intel on expansion plans - McGrathMinister for Finance Michael McGrath declined to comment on ‘a particular deal’ until it is finalisedTue May 14 2024 - 12:18
EU ministers back changes to withholding tax rules exploited in trading fraud Michael McGrath says Ireland would support changes proposed following ‘cum-ex’ fraud revelationsTue May 14 2024 - 11:31
Budget 2025 could include tax changes to encourage households to invest savingsMichael McGrath says Government looking at tax changes so people who invest money are not unduly ‘penalised’Mon May 13 2024 - 16:55
Immigration: Ireland needs ‘effective deportations’ and increased workplace inspections - HarrisTaoiseach says ‘common sense’ changes to migration policy needed in IrelandMon May 13 2024 - 13:10
‘We’re not going to change the world’: Inside a Brussels campus pro-Gaza occupationStudents organise yoga classes, set up study rooms and stockpile toilet paper in pro-Palestine campus occupationSun May 12 2024 - 11:44
Substitute bench more important than usual in upcoming European electionsNames on European candidates’ replacement lists matter more than usual with a general election on the horizonThu May 09 2024 - 05:00
Ryanair wins legal challenge to rival airline aid packageBudget carrier hails latest decision as a ‘triumph for fair competition’, saying Condor aid breached fundamental principles of EU lawWed May 08 2024 - 12:07
Fall in support in Ireland for direction in which European Union is going Survey finds significant dissatisfaction with how EU responded to war in GazaWed May 08 2024 - 00:01
EU to drop rule of law proceedings against Poland Billions of euro in funding had been withheld over concerns about the judiciaryMon May 06 2024 - 15:51
Future of climate reforms ‘at stake’ in European electionsGreens face major battle to hold onto gains made in last European ParliamentMon May 06 2024 - 09:00
St John Ambulance under financial pressure over ‘negative publicity’ from abuse scandalFirst aid organisation reports difficulty finding candidates to fill vacant board seatsMon May 06 2024 - 06:30
Emily O’Reilly: Revolving door between EU and lobbying firms is ‘soft corruption’European Ombudsman draws ‘parallels’ between influence scandals and lobbyists poaching officialsSun May 05 2024 - 14:00
Who is Jordan Bardella, the young face of the French far right?Europe Letter: Charismatic frontman of National Rally is old wine in new bottle when it comes to immigrationThu May 02 2024 - 05:00
EU ban on smoky flavourings for ham and crisps will cause ‘major economic harm’Food company Kerry Group warned former taoiseach about potential impact on Irish industry, lobbying correspondence showsWed May 01 2024 - 06:00
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to contest European elections as an IndependentClimate activist standing as Independent in Midlands North West constituencyFri Apr 26 2024 - 17:39
Macron returns to the Sorbonne to warn of Europe’s mortalityDramatic speech by French president calls for deeper ties between armies and bigger EU walletFri Apr 26 2024 - 17:18
Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after electionsEurope letter: Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after elections, as others wait to find out their fateThu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
Delivery riders could be classed as employees under new EU rulesNew law moves to protect gig economy workers and introduces fines for large firms profiting from ‘environmental destruction’Wed Apr 24 2024 - 18:28
Stronger consumer rights around tech repairs approved by EU ParliamentMEPs back new powers for EU to investigate companies suspected of using forced labour in supply chainsTue Apr 23 2024 - 16:50
Sense of ‘urgency’ to bolster Ukraine’s air defences - BorrellMeeting of EU ministers agrees to expand sanctions focusing on Iran’s ability to export drones and missilesMon Apr 22 2024 - 13:41
Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources saySat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Scouting Ireland directors say their removal would be attempt to silence whistleblowersDonnachadha Reynolds and Jacques Kinane claim ‘integrity’ of child protection standards in the organisation in ‘jeopardy’ due to infighting among directorsFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
Plenty of disagreement as capital market reforms return to EU agenda Disagreement between leaders after long talked about capital market union reforms put back on the agendaThu Apr 18 2024 - 18:41
EU leaders call for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas war for first timeEU politicians at summit in Brussels go step further than previous pressure for 'humanitarian pause' in conflictThu Apr 18 2024 - 10:53
EU corporate tax ‘harmonisation’ reforms would be opposed, Harris saysEuropean Council summit discusses contentious proposal to create single market for capital, drawing opposition from Ireland and other countriesThu Apr 18 2024 - 10:47
European Council meeting: What goes on inside the room at EU summits?Simon Harris will find that the meeting involves high politics, or ‘senior hurling’ in Irish political vernacularWed Apr 17 2024 - 20:51
Simon Harris calls for de-escalation of Iran-Israel tensions to avoid ‘catastrophe’ EU leaders say they will take further sanctions against Iran following the country’s recent strikes on IsraelWed Apr 17 2024 - 19:15
Report suggests suspending tax veto to tackle EU market ‘distortion’EU report proposing measure to tackle ‘aggressive tax planning’ or tax avoidanceWed Apr 17 2024 - 14:56
EU to draw up proposals on expanding sanctions against Iran following attack on IsraelIranian strike in retaliation for Israel’s killing of officials in Damascus ‘unprecedented’ and major escalation in region, says Josep BorrellTue Apr 16 2024 - 20:53
Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus anticsStand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conferenceTue Apr 16 2024 - 17:21
What does the EU’s new migration policy mean for Ireland?The European Parliament approved a major overhaul of asylum policy across the EU, which will mean sweeping changes to the current system in IrelandSat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
Belgian prosecution opened into suspected Russian payments to influence MEPsInvestigators examining suspected payment of European politicians by Russian operativesFri Apr 12 2024 - 13:04
EU countries could use recognition of Palestine as ‘leverage’, says European Council president European Council president says ‘significant’ number of EU countries could recognise Palestine togetherFri Apr 12 2024 - 10:00
Ireland working with Spain and others to build support for recognition of PalestineSimon Harris says it is ‘highly likely’ more countries to follow Ireland and Spain in planning to recognise state of Palestine, with a ‘very clear view emerging’ in Europe of the need for violence in Gaza to endFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
