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
EU ministers back changes to withholding tax rules exploited in trading fraud Michael McGrath says Ireland would support changes proposed following ‘cum-ex’ fraud revelationsTue May 14 2024 - 11:31
Budget 2025 could include tax changes to encourage households to invest savingsMichael McGrath says Government looking at tax changes so people who invest money are not unduly ‘penalised’Mon May 13 2024 - 16:55
Immigration: Ireland needs ‘effective deportations’ and increased workplace inspections - HarrisTaoiseach says ‘common sense’ changes to migration policy needed in IrelandMon May 13 2024 - 13:10
‘We’re not going to change the world’: Inside a Brussels campus pro-Gaza occupationStudents organise yoga classes, set up study rooms and stockpile toilet paper in pro-Palestine campus occupationSun May 12 2024 - 11:44
Substitute bench more important than usual in upcoming European electionsNames on European candidates’ replacement lists matter more than usual with a general election on the horizonThu May 09 2024 - 05:00
Ryanair wins legal challenge to rival airline aid packageBudget carrier hails latest decision as a ‘triumph for fair competition’, saying Condor aid breached fundamental principles of EU lawWed May 08 2024 - 12:07
Fall in support in Ireland for direction in which European Union is going Survey finds significant dissatisfaction with how EU responded to war in GazaWed May 08 2024 - 00:01
EU to drop rule of law proceedings against Poland Billions of euro in funding had been withheld over concerns about the judiciaryMon May 06 2024 - 15:51
Future of climate reforms ‘at stake’ in European electionsGreens face major battle to hold onto gains made in last European ParliamentMon May 06 2024 - 09:00
St John Ambulance under financial pressure over ‘negative publicity’ from abuse scandalFirst aid organisation reports difficulty finding candidates to fill vacant board seatsMon May 06 2024 - 06:30
Emily O’Reilly: Revolving door between EU and lobbying firms is ‘soft corruption’European Ombudsman draws ‘parallels’ between influence scandals and lobbyists poaching officialsSun May 05 2024 - 14:00
Who is Jordan Bardella, the young face of the French far right?Europe Letter: Charismatic frontman of National Rally is old wine in new bottle when it comes to immigrationThu May 02 2024 - 05:00
EU ban on smoky flavourings for ham and crisps will cause ‘major economic harm’Food company Kerry Group warned former taoiseach about potential impact on Irish industry, lobbying correspondence showsWed May 01 2024 - 06:00
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to contest European elections as an IndependentClimate activist standing as Independent in Midlands North West constituencyFri Apr 26 2024 - 17:39
Macron returns to the Sorbonne to warn of Europe’s mortalityDramatic speech by French president calls for deeper ties between armies and bigger EU walletFri Apr 26 2024 - 17:18
Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after electionsEurope letter: Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after elections, as others wait to find out their fateThu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
Delivery riders could be classed as employees under new EU rulesNew law moves to protect gig economy workers and introduces fines for large firms profiting from ‘environmental destruction’Wed Apr 24 2024 - 18:28
Stronger consumer rights around tech repairs approved by EU ParliamentMEPs back new powers for EU to investigate companies suspected of using forced labour in supply chainsTue Apr 23 2024 - 16:50
Sense of ‘urgency’ to bolster Ukraine’s air defences - BorrellMeeting of EU ministers agrees to expand sanctions focusing on Iran’s ability to export drones and missilesMon Apr 22 2024 - 13:41
Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources saySat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Scouting Ireland directors say their removal would be attempt to silence whistleblowersDonnachadha Reynolds and Jacques Kinane claim ‘integrity’ of child protection standards in the organisation in ‘jeopardy’ due to infighting among directorsFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
