Peace in Ukraine ‘cannot mean capitulation’ to Russia, EU chief says
A year into the job as European Council president, António Costa says fears about US walking away from Ukraine have not come to pass
Ursula von der Leyen
Fresh push for US tariff exemptions on whiskey and medtech
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Brussels to talk tariffs with EU trade ministers
Political camps flex muscles before EU budget arm wrestle
Europe letter: Competing institutions set out stalls in what will be a lengthy row to hammer out next union budget
L’Oréal presses EU to ease regulatory burden on cosmetics and pharma
Cosmetics industry involved in lobbying rearguard against new laws making it pay for water pollution
Ukraine in ‘urgent’ need of funds, von der Leyen warns EU leaders
No ‘easy options’ to plug looming wartime budget shortfall in Ukraine, commission president says
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
Cop30: The heat is on in Brazil after world leaders set out stalls at climate summit
China sends reminder of green agenda in advance of formal start in sweltering Brazilian city of Belém next week
Nitrates deal between Ireland and EU ‘getting closer’, commissioner says
Farmers availing of sought-after extension to derogation will have to observe wider environmental standards - Jessika Roswall
Putin’s ‘flying Chernobyl’ missile carries a stark nuclear warning for Ireland
European leaders predict a military conflict with Russia within two to five years
Xi and Trump look ready to move relations to less confrontational mode
Most important announcement at summit was Trump’s confirmation that he will visit China next April and that Xi will go to the US later next year
Giving stalling car industry a break on petrol-engine ban could be a mistake
Short-term relief for carmakers unlikely to enable them catch China in electric-vehicle race
How is Catherine Connolly likely to approach foreign policy as president?
A precedent for outspokenness, set by Michael D Higgins, now seems to be a baseline minimum
EU red lines can be elastic when necessary
Short of options, Europe is forced to consider creative and politically hazardous ways to keep funding Ukraine
EU leaders defer decision on Russian assets as Belgium balks
Ireland had supported move but decision among EU bloc pushed back to December
Presidential election: Frontrunner Connolly stands over her record in final TV debate
Humphreys fails to land significant blows in final debate of presidential election
Irish farmer who left school at 13 now holds meetings with von der Leyen and Macron
Offaly man Séamus Boland set to become president of European Economic and Social Committee
‘We need a big bang’: The defence industry’s push to shape Europe’s military rearmament
Internal documents show defence firms sought €100bn EU fund to shore up Europe’s security
If Catherine Connolly is an enemy of the EU, then Michael D Higgins is too
With a new generation of voters coming of age, neutrality could be a decisive factor
Perception of EU as bystander in Gaza war has badly damaged its reputation
Internal divisions stopped EU from putting any real pressure on Israel
Russia blames Europe for ‘lost momentum’ in Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine
Kyiv accuses Russia of using shadow fleet of oil tankers to send drones to sensitive European sites
‘We don’t show that much sympathy for people who ... become rich and create big companies’
Governments should use tax incentives for people to invest to avoid ‘wasting’ money on desposit, says Maria Luís Albuquerque
EU pledges to spend €2bn on drones for Ukraine
Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators
Moldova election: Pro-EU ruling party defeats Russia-friendly rivals in election
Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states
Ireland to impose travel bans on extremist Israeli ministers, UN told
Micheál Martin says Ireland will introduce sanctions on politicians fomenting the ‘unfolding disaster in Gaza’
EU ‘drone wall’ to protect entire continent, says defence chief
Move comes after series of Russian-linked airspace violations, officials say
Pharma lobbyists cash in on Brussels red tape rampage
The European Commission headquarters has become more receptive to concerns of big business
The Irish Times view on the Draghi report: more pressing than ever
The challenges facing the EU demand decisive action
‘It’s time to turn off the tap’: EU proposes new energy sanctions on Russia
Plan may increase European energy dependency on US
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A small industry has developed around coaching would-be-officials how to pass EU institution exams
What would the suspension of the EU-Israel trade deal mean?
Proposal to suspend agreement will renew divisive debate about European Union’s response to Gaza war
European Commission proposes ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade
If approved, EU move would represent major economic and diplomatic blow for Israel
Charlie Kirk shooting another example of escalating political violence in US
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Nato will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory, says Rutte after drone incident in Poland
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk described the incident as ‘a large-scale provocation’
Ursula von der Leyen proposes suspending parts of EU trade deal with Israel
Commission president says bloc cannot remain ‘paralysed’ in response to Gaza bombardment, but action would require shift from Germany or Italy
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