EU’s Michel criticises Orban over Trump peace plan letter
European Council president say Hungary cannot use EU presidency to deviate from agreed policy on Ukraine
Charles Michel
Taoiseach warns against ‘instability’ in advance of meeting on EU’s top jobs
Coalition yet to agree on another term for Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president
The Irish Times view on protests in Georgia: the road to the EU
A deeply unpopular Putin-like law would require think tanks, media outlets and campaign groups receiving funding from abroad to declare themselves as ‘foreign agents’
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 together
Charles Michel abandons plans to run in European Parliament elections
European Council president’s U-turn means he will not have to step down before end of his mandate in December
Irish leaders in demand? Government figures linked to top jobs abroad
Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath have all been the subject of job speculation but any departures would deal a severe blow to the Coalition
Varadkar and Martin circulated as names for top Brussels job after surprise resignation
European Council president Charles Michel’s decision to step down prompts speculation Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin may be considered for role
European Council president Charles Michel plans to step down as early as mid-July
Plan by former Belgian PM to run for EU parliament offers Viktor Orbán new chance to influence events in Brussels
EU’s decision to discuss membership with Ukraine and Moldova is momentous, but hurdles remain
Hungarian prime minister Orban vows to block plans for financial support and membership talks
Israel-Hamas war: Ireland joins three other countries in urging EU to call for lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Israel presses ahead in battle against Hamas in southern Gaza
Von der Leyen and Michel sing same song to a different tune at EU-China summit
Following Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping, European Council and European Commission presidents deliver familiar message seemingly heedless of changed context
China-EU summit: no breakthrough in trade imbalances or over the war in Ukraine
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the EU’s €400 billion annual trade deficit with China is unsustainable
European Commission and Council presidents to meet Xi Jinping in first in-person EU-China summit in four years
Both sides have played down expectations ahead of meeting in Beijing
Russia-Ukraine war: More than 10,000 civilians killed in conflict so far, says UN
Zelenskiy and Michel warn that EU meeting next month to decide whether to begin formal accession talks for Kyiv would be difficult
EU stresses international law after confused response to Israel-Hamas conflict
National leaders to hold emergency meeting following von der Leyen’s visit to Tel Aviv
Some are hoping that Europe will fail. It is our responsibility to show we can work together
The pandemic and the return of war to our continent have marked a turning point. We are probably at a watershed moment for this century
The EU is poised for a giant leap towards further integration
There is increasingly serious talk in the bloc about all manner of far-reaching reform amid talk of expanding membership to beyond 30 countries
Capital Markets Union is vital for European competitiveness
Notable progress has been made toward Europe’s financial integration in the past two decades. Now it is time to show greater ambition
Fortress Europe: Varadkar talks tough on immigration in step with mood in Brussels
Zelenskiy grabs the headlines, but the focus of EU leaders is firmly on borders and migration
The EU army is a myth
Europe Letter: Invasion of Ukraine has brought the EU closer to Nato and exposed the continued reliance on the US for security
EU and Britain need to work together, says European Council president
Bloc still hopes to have country as an ally when facing challenges such as geopolitics and climate change
Europe should open to Russians fleeing Putin mobilisation, European Council chief says
Election officials and police carry ballots to homes in sham referendums to join Russia in four regions of eastern Ukraine
Putin defends ‘pre-emptive’ invasion of Ukraine on second World War Victory Day
Russian president claims invasion of Ukraine safeguarding motherland from the hostile West
Calls for Ukraine ‘Marshall Plan’ as donors pledge $6.5bn
Zelenskiy tells leaders at conference of need for ‘practical steps’ towards EU membership
French election: 'Magnificent news for Europe' as Macron secures second term
Re-election of French president Emmanuel Macron hailed by European leaders
Russia urged to allow Mariupol evacuation as UN office calls Ukraine war a ‘horror story’
Commander says Russia wants southern Ukraine and route to Moldovan enclave
Soldiers besieged in Mariupol call to be evacuated with civilians
Metalworks is refuge for Ukrainian troops and locals as latest Russian deadline passes
Portugal PM seeks to shelter economy from Ukraine fallout as he begins third term
Costa advocates emulating the EU’s co-financed €800bn pandemic recovery plan to alleviate the economic impact of the Ukraine crisis
Negotiations with Russia made more difficult by atrocities carried out by troops – Zelenskiy
Moscow denies accusations related to killing of civilians in Bucha where mass grave found
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forges new unity of EU purpose on China
Bloc’s leaders to use Friday to put pressure on Beijing over its close ties with Moscow
Johnson faces backlash after comparing Ukraine war to Brexit vote
Sunak attempts to defend PM’s remarks that both British and Ukrainians ‘choose freedom’
EU leaders, bewildered by Russian attack, seem stranded in the world of yesterday
As Russia flaunts its contempt for economic sanctions, the West must wake up fast
Ukraine declares state of emergency before possible Russian invasion
EU calls emergency summit as US warns that Moscow’s troops are ‘ready’ to attack
Ukraine president says ‘we’re not afraid’ as Putin orders troops over border
Columns of military vehicles including tanks seen on outskirts of city of Donetsk
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