Zelenskiy no longer willing to placate Trump
Asked if Trump had made him a scapegoat for the Iran war energy crisis, the Ukrainian leader gave a knowing smirk
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Zelenskiy appeals for European help to repel Russian attacks
Restrictions in US support and financial problems hamper Kyiv as Russia prepares winter assault
Feed-the-World Phil Hogan has his eye on a €225,000 job
It is not enough to save the state, or Europe. It is time now for multi-options Phil to feed the world
The €1.6tn battle for Europe: inside the EU’s biggest budget fight in years
As member states clash over defence spending and farm payments, Ireland is playing the role of neutral EU presidency dealmaker
EU leaders clash over CAP and military funding as budget talks become fractious
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says landing final EU budget deal will be ‘challenging task’
How a former Nato chief cashed in on the big business of lobbying for foreign governments
Critics say the perception of a revolving door between politics and lobbying undermines public trust in those who hold power
EU innovation chief optimistic on Europe’s ability to play central role in AI
Simpler regulation and access to funding for growing companies are priorities for Ekaterina Zaharieva
AI will not bring about ‘displacement’ in public service, says Taoiseach
Martin urges critics of technology to focus on positives as he announces new forum on workplace effects
The ‘Liveline effect’ will be crucial to resolving the public sector strikes
A strike is not a popularity contest: it’s a cold, hard caluclation about which side can outlast the other. But the public mood does matter
Psychotherapy group files complaint to EU against Minister for Health over sector standards
Formal complaint ‘not an action we have taken lightly, says IACP chief executive
Ireland in line for a kicking from all sides after publishing EU budget
Irish diplomats privately remarked that if everyone ended up unhappy, they had done their job
Ireland’s EU presidency proposes budget cut of €141bn for the bloc
Compromise package follows months of behind-the-scenes negotiations
EU governments agree on long-stalled capital markets reform
Deal shifting more financial oversight to European regulator ‘biggest move in decades’, Simon Harris says
Kingspan faces €40m fine for misleading EU regulators over abandoned deal for Slovenian rival
European Commission says Irish group provided misleading and incorrect information to mergers investigation
Those fighting for greater protection of natural world need support, not scorn
High Court judge’s comments on fighting lost battles were unhelpful
Regulator says ‘forever chemical’ found in Irish cereals should be classified as toxic
Department of Health disputes validity of tests but waits for directions from European Union
Air travel in Ireland is ‘growing faster than expected’
Carbon-dioxide emissions from departing flights rose to 1.7m tonnes in first half of year
G7 to release 100m barrels of diesel and crude under pressure from Trump
Diesel falls sharply in markets in move that could see prices at the pump fall by up to 13 cent a litre in time
Aughinish Alumina steps up lobbying as European Commission considers sanctions
Taoiseach, Cabinet Ministers and MEPs contacted by Russian-owned plant in Co Limerick
European Commission tackles Republic over tax treatment of government bonds
Irish exemption includes capital gains tax on bonds issued by some State-owned entities including ESB, Bord Gáis and DAA
Minecraft and Candy Crush among games targeted by consumer watchdog
European Commission’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network focusing on nine online gaming companies in investigation
European Commission to put Ireland’s poor climate action record under scrutiny
Climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra says emission reduction targets must be taken very seriously
Scrapping carbon tax means handing ‘billions of euro to Ursula von der Leyen’
Simon Harris says he is ‘not going to stand for’ misinformation around the introduction of carbon tax
Google fights EU attempt to open Android to rival AI
EU move would force Google to give search data to competing providers
EU urges UK to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to avoid ‘made in Europe’ barriers
London has lobbied intensely to secure equal treatment for British products but continues to rule out a customs union
Ireland’s corporate tax advantage is over. So what’s the plan?
The mutual Ireland Inc plámás between Irish governments and the big multinationals means about as much as Donald Trump’s assurances
‘Children are constantly doom scrolling’: Teenagers on the EU’s social media age limits
Social media companies will face fast-track enforcement with investigations of rule breaches undertaken in 90 days
What does Canada want from the EU?
In the News podcast: Ursula von der Leyen pitches idea of Canada as ‘associate’ member of the EU
Reduced Cap payments to farmers would be ‘devastating for Irish agriculture’ - Minister
More EU money for farmers unlikely, says commissioner, as member states want to cut bill
Will AI kill us all?
Developments in artificial intelligence can sound quite terrifying, but the real dangers are not yet clear
Social media age limits: Von der Leyen hits on control-shift alternative
Providing proof of age will present big obstacle to EU plan
The Irish Times view on Canada and the EU: an interesting invitation
Offer a strong statement of solidarity that will no doubt annoy Donald Trump
Why is the EU courting Canada? Trump might have something to do with it
Von der Leyen’s proposal reflects how the US president’s trade war and foreign policy have pushed Canada and Europe closer
EU chief opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Status does not currently exist under bloc’s treaties
Social media exclusion unfair to children, says rapporteur
Special Rapporteur on Child Protection says onus should be on tech companies to behave ethically
Inside the Brussels struggle over who speaks for Europe
‘Something’s not working’: Inside the European Union’s stalling ambitions to become a proper geopolitical heavyweight
EU to bring in minimum age limit of 15 to set up social-media accounts
Tech giants will be required to verify age of users under draft proposals due this week
Sweden’s election puts hardline migration overhaul under scrutiny
As voters head to the polls on Sunday, Sweden’s transformation from humanitarian haven to asylum hardliner is under scrutiny
EU to curb teenage access to social media but stop short of outright ban
Move comes amid concern Big Tech cannot be trusted to protect children from harmful content
The Airbnb equation has stopped adding up for Europe
New EU legislation will give governments greater cover to restrict short-term tourist rentals and target vacant homes
Irish civil servants criticised in private missive for delays in transposing EU rules
Department of Taoiseach secretary general privately chastised colleagues for slow walking EU work
EU to boost investment in Greenland amid Trump annexation drive
‘Substantial’ package to include support for critical minerals, renewable energy and satellite communications
The EU has a chance to expand. It may not get another soon
With populists on the rise and elections approaching across Europe, Brussels is scrambling to advance enlargement plans
‘Fear and regret’ in the midlands in wake of Ireland’s move away from peat
A just transition must support people who have lost thousands of jobs and faced an energy transition, say local advocates, who are sceptical about how funding has been spent
Ukraine urgently needs money and missiles. Can Europe find them?
Europe letter: EU will struggle to repeat its €90bn loan trick to keep Ukraine funded
Make no mistake, US settlement is a win for Meta
With US deal agreed, there is little question of EU really dropping the hammer on Big Tech
ChatGPT faces tougher rules under EU online safety regime
Reddit and Roblox also face additional obligations under bloc’s Digital Services Act
‘It was very upsetting’: India Day returns a year after being cancelled due to attacks
Ireland India Council says vast majority of hostile phone calls it received before 2025 event was postponed originated from the US
The Irish Government is helping to usher in a new wartime economy in Europe
Europe has stumbled into a new growth paradigm with a reliance on the permanent threat of war
Germany and ‘frugal’ allies signal budget compromise but reject further EU borrowing
Friedrich Merz and five other leaders demand spending cuts of ‘several hundred billion euros in a balanced manner’
Meta has settled its US case. What does it all mean?
Company denied wrongdoing but agreement could have a wider impact on its business
AIB Life losses reduce as assets under management hit €3.4bn
Fledgling joint venture on track to further reduce losses this year, says spokesman
Aughinish latest: Claim that oligarch retains Rusal control is based on ‘presumptions’, company argues
Russian aluminium giant’s Swedish arm warns closure of smelting plant would cause ‘irreparable’ economic harm
Why is the State’s national equestrian sports body in financial trouble and what will happen to it?
Legal costs in €9m competition claim case triggered run for court protection from creditors
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