The Irish Times

State contribution to EU ‘a steal’ for what it gets back, says Varadkar

Taoiseach said he vowed never to view EU payments as ‘simple accounting exercise’

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 16:03

Coronavirus: Ex-Italian PM given all-clear to participate in Dublin conference

Romano Prodi arrived from Emilia-Romagna hours before warning on non-essential travel from region

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 11:42

EU and UK could agree ‘device’ to extend talks, says ex-official

Former commission secretary-general David O’Sullivan says cliff-edge no-deal exit can be avoided

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 20:40

Hungary’s Orban hails party’s ‘agreed suspension’ from European bloc

Fine Gael and EPP allies accused of ‘political trick and fudge’ before European elections

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 18:35

There’s more to all of us than quick, easy judgments would suggest

Padraig O’Morain: A person who seems daft on one issue could be wise on everything else

Sun May 07 2017 - 06:00

Brexit to dominate conference of diplomats in Dublin

Irish ambassadors from across the world will discuss UK’s vote to leave the EU at gathering

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 01:00

EU institutions ‘cool off’ for recess as fiery debates loom

Leadership roles, balance of power, Brexit and refugees to dominate autumn agenda

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 18:30

Kenny ‘planning’ to lead as Taoiseach into 2020s

Banking inquiry final report will not push back general election date, says chief whip

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 14:36

Europe letter: Why Donald Tusk’s appointment is an important moment

Can the former prime minister of Poland rise to the European Council challenge?

Thu Dec 04 2014 - 16:19

UK ideas on migrants’ benefits to be debated ‘calmly’, say European leaders

David Cameron’s proposals on benefits likely to be strongly opposed by eastern Europe

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 01:00

Putin frozen out by critical G20 leaders over Ukraine agenda

Kremlin spokesman denies president’s rumoured departure from Brisbane summit

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 16:34

EU decision on agriculture a major breakthrough, Kenny says

Taoiseach says plan to recognise sector in climate package a big gain for Ireland

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 06:54

Van Rompuy focusing on EU climate policy as tenure draws to close

Opinion: plan for 2030 has to contend with formidable national challenges

Fri Oct 24 2014 - 01:00

Ebola and economic challenges set to dominate EU summit

Leaders to discuss climate change targets that will replace EU’s current framework

Thu Oct 23 2014 - 10:27

Ebola crisis to top agenda at EU foreign affairs council

Minister Charlie Flanagan to meet European counterparts to plan co-ordinated response

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 15:10

Nigeria declared free from Ebola virus

Charlie Flanagan says “absolutely essential” to protect Irish working in West Africa

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 11:45

International leaders welcome result as maintaining strength of alliances

Barroso praises Scottish people for ‘reaffirming European commitment’

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 09:31

MEPs ratify ‘historic’ EU deal with Ukraine

Agreement an ‘important step’ in economic integration with EU

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

Warning of huge Ebola surge in Liberia

West African country to see thousands of new cases as virus spreads exponentially, WHO warns

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 07:31

Childers raises serious concerns on EU job for Hogan

Independent MEP has written to members of S&D Group with “serious reservations”

Wed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00

Tusk a quiet, unassuming, firm and politically ruthless leader

President-designate of European Council has close political bond with German chancellor

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00

Donald Tusk named next president of European Council

Taoiseach Enda Kenny says economy is a key challenge for new EU leader

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 19:34

Ukraine says Russian tanks flatten border town

Petro Poroshenko, speaking ahead of EUsummit, still hopes for political solution

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 12:14

Polish PM stakes claim to EU president post

Donald Tusk is “definitely considering” the job and “many leaders” are urging him to take it

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:01

Kiev accuses Russia of military incursion before leaders meet

Putin and Poroshenko set for talks with EU officials as Moscow plans second convoy to Ukraine

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 01:01

EU extends sanctions against Russian oligarchs

Some 87 Russian officials now subject to sanctions following annexation of the Crimea

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 13:08

Merkel may be planning exit strategy as she turns 60

Does she want to break Kohl’s 18-year record or will she go before being pushed?

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 09:00

EU summit on top appointments ends in stalemate

End of Brussels talks a potential blow to effort to secure agriculture commissioner post

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 06:56

EU leaders fail to appoint two senior jobs

Decision on council presidency and foreign policy chief may be deferred until August

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00

Ukraine leader urges EU to take tough action against Russia

President says he has informed European Council of new evidence of rebel fighters

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 08:41

European Council decision faces delay

Van Rompuy successor decision expected to be deferred at Brussels meeting

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00

Challenge for EU is to find its soul, says Renzi

Italian prime minister has been leading a push for greater flexibility in EU budget rules

Thu Jul 03 2014 - 00:58

EU issues tight deadline to Russia for ceasefire talks and release of prisoners

Trade deal with Ukraine prompts Russian warning of ‘grave consequences’

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 01:00

Europe Letter: Prospect of flexibility on fiscal rules as centre-left exerts muscle

Ireland may benefit from pressure by larger states for easing of austerity

Thu Jun 26 2014 - 01:00