The Irish Times

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forges new unity of EU purpose on China

Bloc’s leaders to use Friday to put pressure on Beijing over its close ties with Moscow

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 19:38

EU and US edge closer to Covid vaccine patent waiver

Agreement opposed by industry must be accepted by WTO’s 164 states before it is adopted

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 07:52

America’s self-reproach for China’s rise is unwarranted

This pretence of humility is actually the most fantastical claim of omnipotence

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 18:01

US and EU agree truce over Airbus-Boeing subsidy tariff row

Agreement is positive for Irish exports that got caught up in the fallout of aircraft dispute

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 14:25

Patent battle simmers over global access to Covid vaccine

Pharma companies accused of hoarding the know-how and the intellectual property to protect poorer populations

Mon May 03 2021 - 11:57

Biden is guest of honour at EU summit, signalling a transatlantic ‘reset’

Rare address to European Council reflects fresh start to ties, but vaccine tensions remain

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 19:23

Could waiving vaccine patents help increase Covid-19 vaccine supplies?

Europe Letter: There is no instant fix – setting up new production systems takes time

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 23:55

New WTO head warns ‘vaccine nationalism’ could slow recovery

Former Nigerian minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first woman and African to take role

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 08:48

Brexit: EU and UK under pressure to seal trade deal this week

MEPs demand time to scrutinise text of any deal as deadlock remains over key issues

Tue Dec 15 2020 - 20:52

EU proposes ‘once-in-a-generation’ alliance with US in face of China challenge

Plan outlines co-operation on everything from Covid-19 to fighting deforestation

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 10:13

EU hits US with tariffs on €3.4bn of imports

High hopes for reset in trade relations once Biden takes office and review of levies on Irish products including Kerrygold and Baileys

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 16:52

Martin Wolf: Ten ways Covid-19 will shape the world in the long term

Profound shock of virus follows disruption caused by global financial crisis 12 years ago

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 05:54

Irish economy will shrink by 2.3% this year, says European Commission

Recession in 2020 worst in EU history but Irish economy among member states least affected

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 12:51

EU given green light to hit US with tariffs in Airbus-Boeing ruling

Brussels calls for final settlement to 16-year aircraft dispute

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 21:45

Johnson and von der Leyen agree importance of finding Brexit deal

Significant gaps remain between sides in ‘fisheries, level playing field, and governance’

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 21:04

EU will ‘never backtrack’ on UK withdrawal deal, says von der Leyen

Commission president tells MEPs chances of final agreement with Britain fading by the day

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 13:35

British cash for Northern Ireland shows scale of Brexit disruption

Planned trader support service leaves many issues unresolved despite £650m pledge

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 05:12

Britain ups the pressure to end Brexit talks by end of summer

Intense negotiations resume to break deadlock over UK’s future relationship with EU

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 04:58

Irish woman named first female head of top EU medicines agency

Emer Cooke to lead EMA at crucial time for the body due to Covid-19 pandemic

Fri Jun 26 2020 - 12:06

EU bids for greater access to Chinese markets

Struggle to balance trade priorities with concerns over Hong Kong

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 18:35

Phil Hogan comes under pressure to declare intent on WTO role

Some EU member states would regret loss of a man seen as bulwark against protectionism

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 08:02

EU prepares to knuckle down for summer of Brexit talks

Note of optimism on both sides after leaders agree to intensify talks

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 21:46

Nil-all at half time in tortuous Brexit talks

Discussions between Britain and the EU continue in pursuit of that elusive deal

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 17:47

Phil Hogan confirms he is weighing bid to become WTO chief

Most EU member states favour picking one unity nominee who bloc would then support

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 19:00

EU and Japan reach out to patch together a fraying world order

Europe Letter: Joint statement by Brussels and Tokyo reveals pressure on international order

Thu May 28 2020 - 21:00

Michel Barnier ‘not optimistic’ deal can be reached with UK

Both sides say little progress made in this week’s talks with crunch time approaching

Fri May 15 2020 - 16:03

Britain to try to clinch post-Brexit deal over video conference

Specialised committee on Ireland and Northern Ireland due to meet soon

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 17:06

Brexit talks resume by video conference after pandemic pause

UK reaffirms desire to leave transition period at end of year despite severe obstacles

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 19:05

G20 trade chiefs pledge to try to keep supply chains open

Trade chiefs also promise to guard against profiteering as coronavirus crisis continues

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 07:59

EU-UK talks on Brexit process postponed due to coronavirus

Sides examining possibility of negotiating via video-conferencing or conference calls

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 18:53

Post-election inertia may stall economic growth, says BofI

Further investment in State this year and next despite inconclusive election

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 05:11

Trump and von der Leyen pledge to work quickly on trade deal

US-EU agreement expected within weeks following meeting at World Economic Forum

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 20:00

Indonesia files WTO palm oil suit as tensions with EU grow

EU had launched a complaint at the WTO in late November over Indonesian curbs on nickel ore exports and also hit Indonesian biodiesel with tariffs

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 19:52

Phil Hogan to toughen EU trade laws after partial collapse of WTO body

EU trade commissioner says Brussels will still be able to hit other countries with tariffs

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 10:13