EU to push for deal ahead of Trump deadline on tariffs, says Von der LeyenMacron expresses ‘very strong disapproval’, Meloni warns against ‘polarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complex’Sun Jul 13 2025 - 17:58
Calls grow louder for Europe to deploy its ‘Big Bazooka’ in tariff negotiationsCalls for EU to take more aggressive stance in US negotiations will likely get louder Sun Jul 13 2025 - 14:59
Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on goods from European UnionMove by US president will be seen as a major setback to hopes for EU-US tariff deal Sat Jul 12 2025 - 17:28
Government effort to ban occupied territories trade gets EU boost Officials suggest move would not require general EU sign-off but may need debate among member statesFri Jul 11 2025 - 19:07
Trump says letter outlining EU tariffs is on the way European politicians and diplomats on standby waiting for word of a breakthrough Fri Jul 11 2025 - 09:40
Von der Leyen’s allies reject no-confidence motion through gritted teeth Patience for side deals struck between European People’s Party and far-right MEPs wearing thin Fri Jul 11 2025 - 06:00
EU-US tariff negotiations in ‘final phase’European Commission also finalising package of EU counter-tariffs if talks collapse without a dealThu Jul 10 2025 - 17:23
Israel promises to increase aid supplies to GazaMove follows negotiations with European UnionThu Jul 10 2025 - 12:35
The Danish city that heats its homes with underground water Europe letter: A small geothermal plant could heat up to a fifth of homes in Aarhus in the next few yearsThu Jul 10 2025 - 05:00
EU and US on brink of tariff deal to avoid trade war Intense negotiations to trash out ‘agreement in principle’ coming to a conclusion Wed Jul 09 2025 - 21:09
EU working ‘day and night’ for tariff deal, Ursula von der Leyen says European economy still expected to grow if 10 per cent tariffs stay, ECB’s Philip Lane saysWed Jul 09 2025 - 18:25
Fianna Fáil MEPs will not support censure of Ursula von der LeyenVote of no-confidence in European Commission president had been tabled by far-right and populist parties Wed Jul 09 2025 - 14:16
Hungary’s failure to tackle high-level corruption a concern, EU report saysLack of reform in Hungary ‘deeply disappointing’, says EU justice commissioner Michael McGrathTue Jul 08 2025 - 19:33
EU-US tariff negotiations have ‘number of weeks’ to go, Donohoe says EU negotiators pushing for spirits and aircraft to get tariff exemption in trade dealTue Jul 08 2025 - 16:55
Fianna Fáil MEPs still to pick a side ahead of no-confidence motion in European Commission presidentUrsula von der Leyen rejects censure motion as playing into the hands of ‘anti-vaxxers and Putin apologists’Mon Jul 07 2025 - 21:42
EU gets three-week extension to negotiate US trade deal to avert escalating tariffs rowTalks had intensified recently as EU sought to secure deal before July 9th deadlineMon Jul 07 2025 - 19:53
Paschal Donohoe to remain as Eurogroup chair for third termDonohoe set to be re-elected to influential EU role that chairs meetings of euro zone ministers Mon Jul 07 2025 - 14:31
A frugal no more: Russian threat shifts Denmark’s thinking on defence spendingInvasion of Ukraine has led Danes to rethink previous scepticism about closer EU tiesMon Jul 07 2025 - 05:00
‘Doubts’ about US commitment to European security should bring EU and Ukraine closer, says ZelenskiyUrsula von der Leyen says more pressure needs to be put on Russia to end war in UkraineThu Jul 03 2025 - 19:35
Any EU trade deal with US would be limited in scope initially to avoid July 9th tariffs, von der Leyen saysEuropean Commission president says it would be `impossible’ for any agreement next week to have trashed out the ‘very complex’ detail required for a full trade deal Thu Jul 03 2025 - 16:27
Paschal Donohoe well placed in Eurogroup job race despite Spanish challengeSpanish government short of favours as economy minister challenges Paschal Donohoe for Eurogroup roleThu Jul 03 2025 - 05:00
Nordic states may commit to deportation hub scheme, says Danish minister Tighter asylum policy would be a deterrent to those crossing to Europe, according to Danish immigration minister Wed Jul 02 2025 - 18:00
George Gibney arrested in US on foot of extradition requestGardaí seek extradition of former swimming coach after investigation into alleged child sex abuseTue Jul 01 2025 - 22:55
Telecoms firm with suspected Iranian regime links sought Irish diplomats’ help for deals with Vodafone, Eir and ThreeTelecoms company linked to Iranian regime asked Irish Embassy to ‘facilitate’ roaming agreements Tue Jul 01 2025 - 06:00
Splits emerge between European governments over US tariff talksGovernment concerned about impact of ‘baseline’ US tariffs as EU negotiators intensify efforts to agree a dealFri Jun 27 2025 - 19:59
Thorny issues remain on EU leaders’ table long after dinner plates are clearedPreference for one-day summits leaves some tricky questions unresolvedFri Jun 27 2025 - 17:47
Paschal Donohoe faces contest to stay on as Eurogroup chair Spain and Lithuania challenge Ireland’s hold on influential EU finance roleFri Jun 27 2025 - 12:05
Government briefs pro-Palestine EU allies on Occupied Territories BillTánaiste Simon Harris says other EU members need to bring forward their own legislation Fri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
Situation in Gaza is ‘abhorrent and unbearable’, Ursula von der Leyen saysBut Spain’s prime minister accuses European Union of having ‘double standards’ on conflict Thu Jun 26 2025 - 23:47
EU preparing for possibility of no-deal on US tariffs, commission says Ursula von der Leyen says she has received latest US offerThu Jun 26 2025 - 22:14
Refusal by EU states to address ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation is incomprehensible, Martin says Middle East, defence spending and war in Ukraine on the agenda as EU leaders meet for summit Thu Jun 26 2025 - 11:48
Pro-Israel countries to block Irish efforts to sanction Israel at EU summit Several member states will not agree for EU to take action despite review of EU-Israel trade agreementThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
EU leaders struggle to exert influence on multiple fronts Europe letter: Trump’s unilateral actions leave the bloc more isolated on the world stageThu Jun 26 2025 - 05:00
EU and US ‘knee deep’ in talks to avert trade war, says McGrathTense talks under way to head off Trump’s 50% tariff threat ahead of July 9th deadlineWed Jun 25 2025 - 20:28
EU’s splintered stance on Gaza crisis a ‘huge stain’ on bloc, says TaoiseachDraft occupied Palestinian territories Bill published with no reference to banning of servicesWed Jun 25 2025 - 18:38
US intelligence report says strikes on Iran did not destroy two nuclear sites despite Trump claimsInitial classified US assessment of strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites says they are only likely to set back programme by monthsWed Jun 25 2025 - 00:26
Trump administration not budging on 10 per cent tariff ‘baseline’, Harris says Harris hopeful of ‘creative’ solution that avoids US tariffs on pharmaceutical productsMon Jun 23 2025 - 14:12
Iran-Israel conflict: Three Irish citizens and dependants left Iran overnight, says Harris Asked about US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, Taoiseach repeats call for situation in the Middle East to ‘de-escalate’Mon Jun 23 2025 - 13:06
Renewed calls for EU to suspend Israel trade deal EU had been far to slow to act in the face of genocide in Gaza, says Simon Harris Mon Jun 23 2025 - 12:10
EU may be finally approaching ‘point of departure’ on Gaza warIran war threatens to stall growing support within EU for action against Israel, as foreign ministers meet in BrusselsSun Jun 22 2025 - 12:00
EU’s review of Gaza war based on alleged ‘grave violations’ by Israel Taoiseach says findings paint ‘clear and grim picture’ of Israel’s deliberate failure to adhere to international obligationsSat Jun 21 2025 - 14:10
Israel breached human rights obligations during Gaza war, EU review findsFinding raises prospect of bloc taking action against Israel for first time since start of conflict 20 months agoFri Jun 20 2025 - 19:27
Abuse survivors left waiting too long for redress from Scouting IrelandYouth organisation continues to fight historical sex abuse cases in the courts, despite apologies and promisesFri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Scouting Ireland opted against ‘non-adversarial’ abuse survivors scheme Youth organisation facing about 70 legal cases from alleged abuse survivors seeking compensationFri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
EU’s failure to propose ways to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements criticised by nine foreign ministers Foreign ministers of Spain, Ireland and seven other EU states criticise slow response to ICJ opinionThu Jun 19 2025 - 18:53
EU should consider ending visa-free travel for Israeli settlers, academics sayEuropean governments need to take concrete steps to pull support for Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, legal opinion states Thu Jun 19 2025 - 15:30
Donohoe ‘grateful for strong support’ to continue as Eurogroup president Government waiting to see if Donohoe will be challenged for Eurogroup president roleThu Jun 19 2025 - 15:25
Belgian police face backlash after 11-year-old on e-scooter killed in chase through parkDeath of Fabian prompts fresh anger over police treatment of immigrant communities in BrusselsWed Jun 18 2025 - 16:58
Amount of aid getting into Gaza ‘minuscule’, Doctors Without Borders chief says Gaza has been turned into ‘graveyard of shattered hospitals, mass graves and destroyed neighbourhoods’, medical aid chief says Mon Jun 16 2025 - 17:32
Quarter of Irish ‘EU presidency’ meetings to be held outside Dublin Hosting summit of European leaders next year will be major security undertaking, briefing states Sat Jun 14 2025 - 06:00
