Russian ambassador says McEntee proposal to board sanctioned vessels is ‘piracy’
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
European Union
EU investigates Shein for sale of childlike sex dolls
EU probes platform for sales tactics and offering illegal products
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’
Europe and US have targeted more than 600 ‘shadow fleet’ vessels with sanctions
Europe swaps an energy dependency on Russia for one on the US
Donald Trump could use gas-export controls or emergency powers to halt or reduce sales to Europe
We need to prepare now for the digital battlefield of the future
State sovereignty is no longer determined solely by military strength
Only solution to Trump is deeper EU integration, Letta says
Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta says Europe must move to one integrated market if it wants to compete with US and China
Poland divided over relations with Trump administration
Marco Rubio praises Trump-friendly leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, while Warsaw wrestles with internal tensions over US ties
Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms
Trump’s backing of Israel in war in Gaza cited by Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as reason for boycott
A new savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: Here’s what we know so far
Simon Harris has pledged a new savings strategy. But what will it mean for Irish savers?
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Healthcare workers with Long Covid feel ‘abandoned’ as special payment ends
More than 120 staff were receiving financial support intended to cover pay before it was discontinued last December
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
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
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club
We can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this week
Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
A small German state’s quiet revolt against Microsoft – and what it means for Europe
How Schleswig-Holstein is challenging big tech dominance and redefining digital sovereignty
‘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
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
Wait time for refugee family reunification to be altered to two years, says Minister
Jim O’Callaghan tells Dáil International Protection Bill will be amended following comments by TDs
Poor pay and lack of clarity rife in role of healthcare assistant, report finds
Post ‘lacks a clear national definition and standardised tasks’, research shows
Ireland has ‘nothing to fear’ over push on EU financial reforms, says Martin
Taoiseach ‘watching out’ for European shifts that could undermine Ireland’s position as a financial services hub
‘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
Banks urge Government to set up household saving accounts to help firms needing capital
Savers should be offered ‘straightforward and tax-efficient’ way to invest over long term
Micheál Martin’s musings on European getaway are interrupted by bus stops and prisons
Taoiseach had one foot on plane to informal EU summit as TDs railed on grassroots issues
European Parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine
Large majority of MEPs back lifeline loan to prevent Ukraine from running out of funds
FG TD urges Government to reduce planned family reunification wait time to one year
International Protection Bill ‘a profound failure of political judgment’, Sinn Féin’s Darren O’Rourke tells Dáil
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine
Party supports provision of humanitarian aid but says proposed loan is ‘primarily for military expenditure’
EU laws ‘clearly inadequate’ to protect creators’ IP, Oireachtas committee hears
Tech platforms need to be identified as publishers, NUJ claims, describing as ‘free riders’
Ireland may enact age limits for social media even without EU agreement, says Simon Harris
New digital wallet will represent ‘important first step’, says Tánaiste
Beyond time for Bord Bia row to be resolved, Barry Cowen says
Contradiction in Irish farmer protests against Bord Bia chair over ‘minuscule’ amount of Brazilian beef, while importing grain from South America, says MEP
Ireland found in breach of European treaty over lack of Defence Forces overtime
Officer representatives say efforts to address additional pay with Government ‘refused point blank’
A section cut from Trump’s National Security Strategy has profound implications for the EU
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