Lionel Jospin obituary: Political tactician who was one of founders of French socialism
‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency
Emmanuel Macron
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Lionel Jospin: France mourns man who once unified its divided left
Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike
Marine Le Pen far-right fails to take key cities: four takeaways from French local elections
National Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and Nimes
French local elections: Socialist to become mayor of Paris as far-right fails in key cities
More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election
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 Leyen
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia after four years of silence?
EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations
Hardliners gain ground in French local elections
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice
About 4,500 woollen scarves at the heart of Ireland’s diplomacy plans for Europe
Plus: Grand Unesco plans for the Border, a ban on vegan liver and a fada where it possibly shouldn’t be in Kildare
Why Europe is watching closely as France votes
Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections
Reluctant Europe scrambles to contain fallout as Middle East war widens
Leaders are rushing to reinforce Cyprus, manage soaring energy costs and work out how far EU should go
Lara Marlowe: Trump wanted a distraction. So he turned the world into a lawless jungle
Worldview: Christian Zionists such as Mike Huckabee believe the Battle of Armageddon between Iran and Israel will precipitate the return of Christ
Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal?
Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation
Limits on Ukraine’s army in peace deal should apply to Russia too, top EU official proposes
Zelenskiy praises Europeans who have ‘stood on the right side of history’ as Kyiv counts four years of war
France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers
Father of Donald Trump’s son-in-law ignored summons over comments on far-right activist’s killing
Lagarde suggests she will complete her full term at the ECB
The Financial Times said Wednesday that Lagarde will leave before the end of her eight-year mandate
Christine Lagarde to leave ECB before the end of her eight-year term
Central banker wants to give Macron and Merz chance to pick successor before French presidential election
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Pushing baby-making on 29-year-olds is patronising, alarmist and tone deaf
Would the prospect of a passive-aggressive letter from a middle-ranking Department of Health bureaucrat get you in the mood?
‘Buy European’, reforms, trade deals: How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy
EU leaders met this week to talk about reversing a trend that spells trouble for the union
German chancellor urges Europe and US to ‘revive and repair’ transatlantic relationship
Postwar order ‘currently being destroyed’, says Merz as Macron says Europe will show ‘strength and tenacity’ to support Ukraine
‘Fighting for our place in new global economy’: EU leaders meet to revive bloc’s economy
Smaller coalition could go it alone on EU capital market reforms, says Ursula von der Leyen
Breaking up is hard to do: Europe confronts end of the old order
A year on from JD Vance’s bombshell speech in Munich, European leaders are searching for a post-American future
Macron urges EU to seize ‘Greenland moment’ and break reliance on US and China
French president calls on bloc to take the necessary steps to become a true global economic power
Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them
There’s a lesson here for politicians or political analysts who put great store in image management
‘Major step’: French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under-15s
Move is latest government push to shield minors from toxic content following Australia’s landmark legislation last year
Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ claims global reach – but power rests with one man
A fledgling club of autocrats, strongmen and monarchs is taking shape as the US president tries to recast the global order
Trump drops tariff threat over Greenland after ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato
US president says ‘framework of a future deal’ over the Danish territory agreed following talks with alliance’s Mark Rutte
Social media memes soar after Emmanuel Macron’s Top Gun look at Davos
French president wearing sunglasses to protect his eyes after burst blood vessel
Old order ‘not coming back’ as Trump overshadows World Economic Forum
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Another day of Europe trying to climb out of a Donald Trump rabbit hole
Ireland will support the collective measures of the EU but won’t lead on them
Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland
Canadian prime minister gives damning assessment of US president’s impact on global politics at World Economic Forum
Macron accuses Trump of trying to ‘subordinate’ Europe in pursuit of Greenland
EU leaders preparing diplomatic blitz in Davos to lobby US president to retract Greenland and tariff threats
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