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The tourism boom in China’s pariah province

Xinjiang – where China stands accused of committing human rights abuses against the Uyghur people – is experiencing a surge in visitor numbers thanks to a hit TV series

Brussels is gripped by one question: does Ursula von der Leyen have the votes?

European Commission president's bid for second term will come down to the wire

The Irish Times view on Ursula von der Leyen’s election challenge: a cliffhanger in Strasbourg

The EU Commission president’s hopes of a second term hinge on a secret ballot of MEPs tomorrow - and the outcome is far from certain

Ireland will not provide second EU commissioner candidate if requested for gender balance, says Harris

Taoiseach ‘taking every opportunity’ over coming days and weeks to lobby for high profile commission brief for country

Eamon Ryan’s career a lesson in how sincere politicians can succeed in setting the agenda

Why the Aer Lingus strike is not an opportunity for Ryanair; the casual disregard politicians have for the European Parliament; and the dramatic changes in news consumption

AI chip giant Nvidia leapfrogs Microsoft and Apple as most valuable listed company

Banks were in focus on Dublin market as it was confirmed that euro zone inflation ticked up to 2.6 per cent in May

Speculation for European Commissioner job centres on Michael McGrath

When asked, McGrath himself has parried the question, confirming only that he would ‘give it serious consideration’

Mairead McGuinness defends Ursula von der Leyen amid Irish backlash over Gaza

European Commission president should be ‘judged by her record in the round’, says Ireland’s EU Commissioner in advance of informal summit

RTÉ reporters were like a political Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, but no one addressed the big issue

Our immersion in the parochial pool is entertaining but the wider picture gets lost

Downplaying the far right’s momentum is an exercise in wishful thinking

Election results across the European bloc illustrate a clear trend

There’s a much bigger problem in the EU than the rise of the far right

Millions of voters across Europe no longer think the EU represents their interests. There are two things it must do

Elections 2024: All 949 local seats filled as counting continues for Europe in Midlands-North-West and Ireland South

Luke Ming Flanagan leads the pack in Castlebar as battle for three Ireland South seats comes down to four candidates

European and local elections: Tuesday’s count as it happened

Andrews, Doherty, Boylan, Ó Ríordáin elected as MEPs in Dublin; John Moran becomes country’s first directly elected mayor in Limerick

The only thing the European far right hates more than the centre and the left is each other

Two factors gave this election a sense of shared purpose: the rise of the far right and the choice of Commission President

Von der Leyen’s chance of second term as European Commission president boosted by EPP performance

Centre-right European People’s Party upbeat about prospects for von der Leyen retaining role

The Irish Times view on the new European Parliament: a shift to the right

Old taboos about voting for parties with fascist associations are breaking down

Ursula von der Leyen leaves door open to a second term with far-right backing

European election: Talks will not be influenced by snap elections in France, commission president says

European shares fall as Macron’s snap election sends French stocks lower

Banks among the sectors under pressure in Europe, while Wall Street stocks advance

Election Daily: Battle of the Boylans as Dublin count continues

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

European and local elections: Sunday’s count as it happened

Local election results: Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent candidates have filled the vast majority of seats

European elections: Centre ‘holding’ in face of far-right parties, says von der Leyen

Election results: European Commission president says ‘we are the anchor of stability’, with European People’s Party projected to take 189 seats

Election forecasts indicate the centre has held in European politics, for now

Continued momentum of far right and populist nationalists poses threat to European Parliament

‘They are looking for an alternative’: right and left extremes to gain in Belgian elections

Lengthy government formation talks likely to follow swing to far right and far left in Belgian federal elections

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 instability

Climate factor is yet again absent as a pressing election issue on the doorsteps

Cocktail of misinformation, disinformation and right-wing populism not as prevalent in Ireland compared to Europe

Fianna Fáil European candidates refuse to back Ursula von der Leyen

Green MEP candidates also opposed to second term for European Commission president

Five key issues to consider when voting in the European Parliament election

European election on June 7th offers a unique opportunity to elect effective representatives directly to a supranational parliament that has real teeth

Giorgia Meloni: The Italian Eurosceptic leader turned potential Brussels queenmaker

Hard-right Fratelli d’Italia set to top European poll and become bigger player in parliament

Have you handled toxic chemicals in the past 24 hours? Probably

There is only so much we can do as consumers. It is up to the regulators to keep us safe from harm and to keep industry in check

The Irish Times view on Friday’s elections: a true test of the public mood

Irish voters should consider their choices carefully and make sure to exercise their democratic franchise

Parliamentary footsie among European right begins ahead of election

Europe Letter: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni being courted by both Ursula von der Leyen and Marine Le Pen

European election ‘leaders’ debate likely to be less politically tense than Eurovision

Rivals in election debate will be looking to land a blow on Ursula von der Leyen

The veteran Dutch MEP running for election in Belgium

Longtime MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld standing for pan-European party looking to break into Belgian politics

Local and European elections: Everything Irish voters need to know

Everything you need to know: Voters will elect 14 MEPs to the European Parliament and 949 councillors to 31 local authorities on Friday, June 7th

Five takeaways from RTÉ's European election debate in Midlands-North-West

Migration was the main issue as some straight-shooters emerged from the pack

RTÉ's first European elections TV debate to focus on Midlands-North-West tonight

Only eight of the 27 candidates will be allowed appear on the programme which begins at 10.35pm

Which political parties match your views? New online tool lets voters check the parties they are aligned with

European University Institute launches EU&I voting advice application

The rise of the radical right means these European elections are unlike any others

Combined with the potential return to office of Donald Trump, we may be on the cusp of a pushback against democracy

What does an MEP do? An ‘intensive’ job that helps to shape key EU policy

European elections: We elect them once every five years but what do they do with your vote?

The Irish Times view on the European election opinion poll: a close contest ahead

Voter volatility over the course of a campaign has become a feature of the political landscape

Should 16 year olds have the right to vote? A political scientist and a youth leader debate

Some think younger voters would be too influenced by platforms such as TikTok, but others believe the Scottish independence referendum experience shows voting at 16 can create a democratic habit for life

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