Irish-led firm expects sale of stake in Swedish rare minerals project in ‘near future’
Cathal Friel’s European Green Transition hopes sale will allow it focus on revenue generating opportunities in the green energy transition
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IDF reference removed from EU leaders’ criticism of attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
Mention of Israel Defense Forces cut from European Council statement on Unifil attacks
EU leaders push for harder stance on asylum
Summit of European leaders hears call for firmer deportation policies as migration dominates agenda
Middle East tensions are back on the EU agenda - whether leaders like it or not
Europe Letter: Heads of government will be under pressure to formulate a coherent response when they meet later this month
High Court overturns refusal of permission for Shannon LNG terminal in Co Kerry
Judge proposes to ask An Bord Pleanála to reconsider planning application ‘in accordance with law’
EU leaders take hours rather than days to re-elect Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president
Analysis: Well-flagged package of von der Leyen, Kallas and Costa was hammered out by a small group of leaders and sold as a done deal to the rest
EU leaders agree to support Ursula von der Leyen for second term
Commission president now faces tight vote in European Parliament to secure re-appointment
Ireland picks its horse as trading for EU jobs heats up
Europe Letter: Michael McGrath could face a tougher than expected time securing a finance-related portfolio
National leaders begin to share out top European Union jobs
Ursula von der Leyen expected to secure backing for second term as commission president
Getting past EU leaders will be the easy part for von der Leyen
Convincing majority of European Parliament to back European Commission president for second term will be the real test
EU leaders call for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas war for first time
EU politicians at summit in Brussels go step further than previous pressure for 'humanitarian pause' in conflict
EU corporate tax ‘harmonisation’ reforms would be opposed, Harris says
European Council summit discusses contentious proposal to create single market for capital, drawing opposition from Ireland and other countries
Ireland will ‘disproportionately benefit’ from EU migration pact, but cost to State unknown - Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil meeting hears call for Ireland to designate more countries as safe countries of origin under international protection legislation in order to reduce asylum application numbers
European Council meeting: What goes on inside the room at EU summits?
Simon Harris will find that the meeting involves high politics, or ‘senior hurling’ in Irish political vernacular
Simon Harris calls for de-escalation of Iran-Israel tensions to avoid ‘catastrophe’
EU leaders say they will take further sanctions against Iran following the country’s recent strikes on Israel
Simon Harris to make his debut at European Council summit
European Council meeting will be the Taoiseach’s chance to make a favourable first impression and build relationships with other EU leaders
O’Flaherty sets out stall as European human rights commissioner term begins
Rise of hate speech, AI and climate crisis among significant challenges faced, new Council of Europe commissioner says
No regrets as Varadkar limbers up for the last dance in Brussels
Suddenly, the Taoiseach seems tired of it all. Tired of Brussels, even
Charles Michel abandons plans to run in European Parliament elections
European Council president’s U-turn means he will not have to step down before end of his mandate in December
Irish leaders in demand? Government figures linked to top jobs abroad
Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath have all been the subject of job speculation but any departures would deal a severe blow to the Coalition
Varadkar and Martin circulated as names for top Brussels job after surprise resignation
European Council president Charles Michel’s decision to step down prompts speculation Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin may be considered for role
Aided by von der Leyen, Orbán has made a mockery of the values the EU is meant to uphold
Unconscionable move by Ursula von der Leyen and European Commission to unblock €10.2bn in EU funding for Hungary is single worst decision by any commission
EU call for ceasefire in Gaza blocked by minority despite ‘overwhelming’ support
Varadkar says ‘no point’ in coming up with compromise language on ‘pauses’ if unanimity could not be found
EU moves towards sanctions against Hamas financers and extremist Israeli settlers
Leo Varadkar says hundreds of Palestinians killed by violent Israeli settlers in areas not controlled by Hamas
EU leaders hail ‘historic’ decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine
Move, widely expected to be blocked by Hungary, paves way for country to eventually join bloc
EU’s decision to discuss membership with Ukraine and Moldova is momentous, but hurdles remain
Hungarian prime minister Orban vows to block plans for financial support and membership talks
Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations to begin after breakthrough at European Council
Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban had been widely expected to block the move, but outcome arrived ‘out of the blue’
Return of Poland’s Tusk changes balance of power in EU
Diplomats herald return of Poland as major EU power alongside France, Germany, Italy and Spain
EU has ‘lost credibility’ due to stance on Gaza, Varadkar says
Taoiseach warns EU leaders of damage to credibility among young people and around world
Ireland has traditionally been regarded as among the most pro-Palestinian EU members
Ireland has traditionally been regarded as among the most – if not the most – pro-Palestinian EU members
Taoiseach to push EU leaders to call for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza
Leo Varadkar says fact that Hamas may not pause hostilities with Israel needs to be ‘borne in mind’
EU stresses international law after confused response to Israel-Hamas conflict
National leaders to hold emergency meeting following von der Leyen’s visit to Tel Aviv
Israel’s move to cut Gaza off from food and water is against international law, says EU
‘Overwhelming majority’ of EU countries oppose stopping Palestinian aid, chief diplomat says
Some are hoping that Europe will fail. It is our responsibility to show we can work together
The pandemic and the return of war to our continent have marked a turning point. We are probably at a watershed moment for this century
Fine Gael MEP criticises EU parliamentary group for leaving talks on nature restoration law
Move comes amid Coalition tensions, with Fianna Fáil Minister saying EPP is not showing ‘political leadership’ on controversial proposed law
Most Ukrainians came to Ireland due to English language and distance from Russia
Half of survey respondents cited provision of housing by State as a significant factor
Zelenskiy hails European support after proposed register of Ukraine war damage
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has joined more than 40 leaders at the fourth Council of Europe meeting in Iceland
Irish economy to keep growing even as European Commission warns of ‘persistent’ inflation
Spring forecast paints upbeat picture of domestic economy, with strong exports and resilient consumer demand expected to drive growth
EU leaders spooked by plunge in bank shares
Paschal Donohoe urges leaders to push ahead with legislation to create cross-border EU banking industry
EU to send one million artillery shells to Ukraine
Government insists Ireland’s neutrality unaffected and that it would not contribute to military aid
Ukraine war due to failed policy of appeasement towards Putin, Varadkar says
Ireland will provide €22m of non-lethal supplies for every €1bn in weapons committed by EU leaders
Fortress Europe: Varadkar talks tough on immigration in step with mood in Brussels
Zelenskiy grabs the headlines, but the focus of EU leaders is firmly on borders and migration
Zelenskiy emphasises role of EU as he seeks faster delivery of weapons to fight off Russia
Ukrainian president says EU membership key part of what country is ‘fighting for’
Ireland secures European Council clause on solidarity with Iran
Government insisted on clause “expressing solidarity with Iranian women”, Taoiseach says
Europe should open to Russians fleeing Putin mobilisation, European Council chief says
Election officials and police carry ballots to homes in sham referendums to join Russia in four regions of eastern Ukraine
Irish plcs among worst placed in EU to meet ‘women on boards’ directive
Planned rules require 40% of non-executive board positions to be filled by women
EU reaches agreement on ‘landmark’ crypto rules
Markets in Cryptoassets directive will set common rules across bloc
Ukraine move shows enlargement is no longer unthinkable for the EU
Analysis: Invasion of Ukraine transformed attitudes towards welcoming new member states
Ukrainians celebrate EU candidate status which is more than ‘a symbolic gesture’
Balkan leaders in Brussels frustrated at ongoing wait for accession talks
EU chief prosecutor accuses Ireland of delaying financial crime investigation
'We had to postpone everything because we didn’t receive this answer,' says head of European Public Prosecutor Office
Hungary and Poland hold up EU decisions on oil and corporate tax
Delay risks slowing momentum for global OECD levy deal ahead of crucial midterm elections in the United States
Why Turkey is moving to block Finland and Sweden joining Nato
Europe Letter: Erdogan wants leverage and allies to take Ankara’s concerns seriously
UAE president and pro-West moderniser Khalifa dies
Brother Sheikh Mohammed will formally become Gulf state’s next leader
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