Europe needs to start treating the climate emergency as a threat to our national security
Idea that climate action is about individual responsibility is as ridiculous as suggesting everyone can equip themselves to fight in war
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Ireland could use EU presidency to push for peace between Ukraine and Russia
Disinterested, neutral brokers are vital on today’s fraught world stage
‘It’s now or never’: Is the EU serious about letting in new members?
Candidate countries hope for progress after years of inaction, but some in Brussels are still uncertain about enlargement
Donald Trump is right for once. The EU is soft on slave labour
Surely we are past the point of cutting sweatshops some slack?
Ireland to urge solidarity with Spain in aftermath of migrant crisis in Ceuta
Jim O’Callaghan will aim to take temperature down at emergency meeting after Spain and Italy traded barbs
Ceuta crisis lays bare EU divisions
Global Briefing: Italy and Denmark cite EU policies ‘that can serve as pull factors’ for migrants, Spain laments petty politics and lack of EU solidarity
The West may become less polarised in coming years amid external threats
As Europe rearms and geopolitical rivalry returns, the West may rediscover an unexpected source of social cohesion
Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis
Spanish government deploys military and police after thousands cross from Morocco by sea and land
The spiralling projected cost of the Metrolink brings the NCH to mind
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Nothing simple about politics of EU
EU 'simplification' agenda risks weakening public protections, reader argues
‘Reassurance’ on Aughinish Alumina is no such thing
Alumina from Aughinish is a strategically important input – directly or indirectly – into Russia’s war machine, and potentially into Israel’s genocide in Palestine
Only 43% of Irish financial firms are fully prepared for new anti-money laundering rules
Overhaul of EU rulebook will come into force in July 2027 with establishment of European Anti-Money Laundering Agency
Readers would surely like to hear what the Irish position is on next EU budget
Should we not now be EU frugals, being net contributors?
US warns Government not to push Occupied Territories Bill type action in Europe
Embassy cites risk to hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs with US companies from ‘symbolic measures’
Amid a wall of blue tote bags, China’s vaulting AI ambitions come into view
Kimi K3 has sharpened a contest with the US over technological leadership and rules governing artificial intelligence
After decade of chaos, UK’s ruling Labour Party gambles on Andy Burnham
Former Manchester mayor is the seventh prime minister since UK’s Brexit vote
Sharp increase in helicopter traffic due to EU presidency
I wonder how this activity fits with our greenhouse gas emissions targets?
Cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel is the wrong approach, EU commissioner warns
China racing towards becoming an ‘electro-state’ while European green transition stagnating, energy commissioner warns
As the world contests workers’ rights, Europe holds firm
Historically, the most prominent and regulated risks to workers have been visible, but recent heatwaves show risk comes in all forms
After years of legislative bloat, EU competitiveness is back centre stage
The EU Commission’s Competitiveness Compass was launched last year to build strategic independence and boost economic security
Dublin firm can market drug in most of Europe following Dutch firm’s failed injunction bid
Medicine called Neoatricon is used to treat low blood pressure
A new EU member? Don’t plan the welcome party just yet
Europe letter: Failing to follow through on membership promise to EU candidate countries would be propaganda gift for Putin
EU continues to disgrace itself by failing Palestine
Delaying tactics are facilitating trade with Israel
TCD launches new EU-wide project aiming to boost public confidence in drone services
Manna is listed among partners in the project who will provide demonstrations of how their drone services work
Department of Justice accused Government of ‘knowingly under-resourcing’ EU presidency budget
Department of Justice said Government was ‘knowingly under-resourcing’ EU presidency budget, internal emails show
Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister says
Mayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussed
‘Jesus. He really is a tosser,’ Mary Lou said in a loud stage whisper
Micheál and Mary Lou are never going to be best buddies – but even by their fractious standards, the Sinn Féin leader surpassed herself
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency
Technology uses AI to gauge threats and can capture rogue drones and bring them to ground
Proposed EU options to sanction Israeli settlements include ‘partial or total’ trade ban
Confidential paper tabled by European Commission sets out possibilities for cutting trade coming from occupied Palestinian territories
Call for ‘mobile’ slaughterhouses to guard against crisis on Europe’s eastern border
European agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen says cutting farming subsidies in EU budget would be ‘wrong’
Ireland’s EU presidency is a far cry from 1990s - when visitors got a trad CD and bottle of whiskey
Europe Letter: Newer EU member states feel keen pressure to impress when playing host
Irish in the EU: ‘The Italians enjoy life and savour what it has to offer’
Ireland could learn lessons from the adopted homes of its citizens
Ireland has ‘no immediate plans’ to set up asylum seeker return hubs outside EU – Taoiseach
Netherlands, Denmark and Italy seeking Brussels approval for deportation facilities in Africa or western Balkans
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