EU must do more to unblock funding for Palestine, Tánaiste saysMicheál Martin says Ireland will back Ursula von der Leyen for European Commission presidentMon Jun 24 2024 - 11:18
Macron gambles on France: ‘People don’t understand why he did this’French parliamentary elections shaping up to be choice between far right National Rally and leftwing Popular FrontSun Jun 23 2024 - 15:05
Anxiety builds in melting pot city of Marseille as French elections approachIn the far right’s stronghold of southern France, the left seek to rally in MarseillesFri Jun 21 2024 - 15:35
A run-down Paris suburb has become the origin story of Marine Le Pen’s popular protegeSome young French voters see Jordan Bardella and the far right bringing ‘order’Thu Jun 20 2024 - 05:00
Profile: Ursula von der Leyen, the guarded German elected for second commission termCommission president has had an effective five years that have not been without controversyTue Jun 18 2024 - 19:05
European leaders set to back Ursula von der Leyen for second termMinister for Finance Michael McGrath tipped for nomination as Ireland’s EU commissionerTue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
National leaders begin to share out top European Union jobsUrsula von der Leyen expected to secure backing for second term as commission presidentMon Jun 17 2024 - 20:33
Getting past EU leaders will be the easy part for von der LeyenConvincing majority of European Parliament to back European Commission president for second term will be the real testMon Jun 17 2024 - 20:17
Meeting on backing von der Leyen for second term as commission president breaks up without agreement Government will put forward candidate for EU commissioner role in ‘next few weeks’Mon Jun 17 2024 - 17:59
Landmark EU nature-restoration law is passed following months of deadlockEuropean Commission estimates up to 8.9 per cent of land in the Republic of Ireland may be affected by the new commitmentsMon Jun 17 2024 - 11:32
Downplaying the far right’s momentum is an exercise in wishful thinkingElection results across the European bloc illustrate a clear trendThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
French parties under pressure in EU parliament groups as election fallout takes tollNegotiations continue as European Parliament groups seek to recruit non aligned MEPsWed Jun 12 2024 - 19:52
EU hopes cost of tariffs on Chinese EVs will not hit consumers Investigation looked at concerns China was subsidising its electric car industry, but some observers believe tariffs could escalate into trade warWed Jun 12 2024 - 15:32
European Greens willing to join majority backing Ursula von der LeyenHungarian prime minister says fractured right-wing parties could become second biggest grouping following European electionsTue Jun 11 2024 - 11:07
Von der Leyen’s chance of second term as European Commission president boosted by EPP performanceCentre-right European People’s Party upbeat about prospects for von der Leyen retaining roleMon Jun 10 2024 - 20:51
European Parliament groups jostle for position after election resultsSpeculation fractured extreme right groups may look to reorganise or unite in oppositionMon Jun 10 2024 - 19:53
Results show significant gains on right wing of European ParliamentElection results from all EU countries bar Ireland confirm far-right and populist gains, plus strong centre-right performanceMon Jun 10 2024 - 18:19
European elections: The winners and losers, from Meloni to MacronFar-right and centre-right celebrate after votes counted, while Greens and liberals lose outMon Jun 10 2024 - 16:22
European elections: Nationalist parties make gains in France and Italy, but far right wave fails elsewhereAfD in Germany was neck and neck for second place with the centre left, while Vox made gains in SpainMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:54
European elections: Centre ‘holding’ in face of far-right parties, says von der LeyenElection results: European Commission president says ‘we are the anchor of stability’, with European People’s Party projected to take 189 seatsSun Jun 09 2024 - 23:44
Far right make significant gains across Europe in electionsFrench president Emmanuel Macron calls snap parliamentary election after heavy loss to far rightSun Jun 09 2024 - 22:51
Election forecasts indicate the centre has held in European politics, for nowContinued momentum of far right and populist nationalists poses threat to European ParliamentSun Jun 09 2024 - 21:42
European Commission satisfied with initial Ukraine EU membership reformsPush to start EU membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova before end of JuneFri Jun 07 2024 - 16:42
‘They are looking for an alternative’: right and left extremes to gain in Belgian electionsLengthy government formation talks likely to follow swing to far right and far left in Belgian federal electionsFri Jun 07 2024 - 15:00
What’s on the line for voters in the European elections on Friday?Stakes are higher as far right surge predicted to push European Parliament towards greater instabilityThu Jun 06 2024 - 05:00
EU court rules in favour of Supermac’s over McDonald’s in ‘Big Mac’ trademark row Long running row over “big mac” trademark has held up Supermac’s from possible Europe expansionWed Jun 05 2024 - 10:05
Giorgia Meloni: The Italian Eurosceptic leader turned potential Brussels queenmakerHard-right Fratelli d’Italia set to top European poll and become bigger player in parliamentTue Jun 04 2024 - 18:14
How did Ireland’s MEPs perform in Europe over the last five years?Coalition-building across political groups more important in European Parliament than in the OireachtasSun Jun 02 2024 - 06:00
Europe’s homeless asylum seeker crisis: ‘This is not human rights, I am staying in the street with a baby’Brussels, Paris and Dublin all struggling to cope with large numbers of homeless asylum seekersSat Jun 01 2024 - 06:00
Grand Canal: asylum seekers’ tents cleared in latest operationMore than 100 men sleeping in makeshift camp are told they are being moved to accommodationThu May 30 2024 - 13:54
EU court rules in favour of Google and Airbnb in Italian disputeCompanies had taken case over Italian law regulating online service providersThu May 30 2024 - 11:46
Explainer: Why is the EU coming after smoky bacon crisps?Food producers ordered to phase out existing smoky flavourings for meats and crisps over health concernsThu May 30 2024 - 06:00
Parliamentary footsie among European right begins ahead of electionEurope Letter: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni being courted by both Ursula von der Leyen and Marine Le PenThu May 30 2024 - 05:00
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
