State contribution to EU ‘a steal’ for what it gets back, says Varadkar
Taoiseach said he vowed never to view EU payments as ‘simple accounting exercise’
Coronavirus: Ex-Italian PM given all-clear to participate in Dublin conference
Romano Prodi arrived from Emilia-Romagna hours before warning on non-essential travel from region
EU and UK could agree ‘device’ to extend talks, says ex-official
Former commission secretary-general David O’Sullivan says cliff-edge no-deal exit can be avoided
Hungary’s Orban hails party’s ‘agreed suspension’ from European bloc
Fine Gael and EPP allies accused of ‘political trick and fudge’ before European elections
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Brexit to dominate conference of diplomats in Dublin
Irish ambassadors from across the world will discuss UK’s vote to leave the EU at gathering
EU institutions ‘cool off’ for recess as fiery debates loom
Leadership roles, balance of power, Brexit and refugees to dominate autumn agenda
Kenny ‘planning’ to lead as Taoiseach into 2020s
Banking inquiry final report will not push back general election date, says chief whip
Europe letter: Why Donald Tusk’s appointment is an important moment
Can the former prime minister of Poland rise to the European Council challenge?
UK ideas on migrants’ benefits to be debated ‘calmly’, say European leaders
David Cameron’s proposals on benefits likely to be strongly opposed by eastern Europe
Putin frozen out by critical G20 leaders over Ukraine agenda
Kremlin spokesman denies president’s rumoured departure from Brisbane summit
EU decision on agriculture a major breakthrough, Kenny says
Taoiseach says plan to recognise sector in climate package a big gain for Ireland
Van Rompuy focusing on EU climate policy as tenure draws to close
Opinion: plan for 2030 has to contend with formidable national challenges
Ebola and economic challenges set to dominate EU summit
Leaders to discuss climate change targets that will replace EU’s current framework
Ebola crisis to top agenda at EU foreign affairs council
Minister Charlie Flanagan to meet European counterparts to plan co-ordinated response
Nigeria declared free from Ebola virus
Charlie Flanagan says “absolutely essential” to protect Irish working in West Africa
International leaders welcome result as maintaining strength of alliances
Barroso praises Scottish people for ‘reaffirming European commitment’
MEPs ratify ‘historic’ EU deal with Ukraine
Agreement an ‘important step’ in economic integration with EU
Warning of huge Ebola surge in Liberia
West African country to see thousands of new cases as virus spreads exponentially, WHO warns
Childers raises serious concerns on EU job for Hogan
Independent MEP has written to members of S&D Group with “serious reservations”
Tusk a quiet, unassuming, firm and politically ruthless leader
President-designate of European Council has close political bond with German chancellor
Donald Tusk named next president of European Council
Taoiseach Enda Kenny says economy is a key challenge for new EU leader
Ukraine says Russian tanks flatten border town
Petro Poroshenko, speaking ahead of EUsummit, still hopes for political solution
Polish PM stakes claim to EU president post
Donald Tusk is “definitely considering” the job and “many leaders” are urging him to take it
Kiev accuses Russia of military incursion before leaders meet
Putin and Poroshenko set for talks with EU officials as Moscow plans second convoy to Ukraine
EU extends sanctions against Russian oligarchs
Some 87 Russian officials now subject to sanctions following annexation of the Crimea
Merkel may be planning exit strategy as she turns 60
Does she want to break Kohl’s 18-year record or will she go before being pushed?
EU summit on top appointments ends in stalemate
End of Brussels talks a potential blow to effort to secure agriculture commissioner post
EU leaders fail to appoint two senior jobs
Decision on council presidency and foreign policy chief may be deferred until August
Ukraine leader urges EU to take tough action against Russia
President says he has informed European Council of new evidence of rebel fighters
European Council decision faces delay
Van Rompuy successor decision expected to be deferred at Brussels meeting
Challenge for EU is to find its soul, says Renzi
Italian prime minister has been leading a push for greater flexibility in EU budget rules
EU issues tight deadline to Russia for ceasefire talks and release of prisoners
Trade deal with Ukraine prompts Russian warning of ‘grave consequences’
Europe Letter: Prospect of flexibility on fiscal rules as centre-left exerts muscle
Ireland may benefit from pressure by larger states for easing of austerity
Cameron wins promise of vote on commission president
Polish magazine alleges foreign minister was recorded referring to UK leader's 'incompetence'
UK to force vote on Juncker appointment
European Council president Van Rompuy in London for talks with Cameron
Taoiseach dismisses speculation over role as EC president
Britain’s David Cameron set to force EU vote on Juncker appointment
Merkel rebuffs Cameron in sticking to Juncker for top EU job
Britain sees Juncker as EU federalist and wants figure open to reducing power of Brussels
EU leaders assess damage after seismic elections
Agreement sought on top appointments after huge eurosceptic vote for European Parliament
Taoiseach to attend post-election meeting in Brussels
Herman Van Rompuy says it will be ‘too early to decide about names’
Ukraine leaders denounce independence poll as ‘a farce’
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin will judge the referendum ‘on its results’
It’s debatable who will get the EU’s top job
Europe Letter: Candidates vying for president of the commission took part in a live debate for the first time
Catherine Day says conditions do not favour bailout concessions
Europe’s top civil servant says attitudes of wealthy countries have hardened, but sees no reason to give up on easing the cost of the bailout
Egypt’s General Sisi to run for president
Military chief who ousted Mohamed Morsi declares candidacy and vows to fight ‘terrorist threat’
Russia annexes Crimea as EU, Ukraine sign landmark deal
Moscow derides Western sanctions imposed in response to moves in Black Sea region
EU moves to reduce energy dependency on Russia
Leaders agree to accelerate quest for more secure energy supplies as Ukraine tensions continue
Taoiseach set out State’s energy policy to EU leaders
Kenny highlights importance of North-South interconnector in letter to Van Rompuy
EU agrees to expand targeted sanctions on Russia
Move comes after US steps up response to Ukraine crisis
Q&A: What is the EPP and why is it here?
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Merkel endorsement likely to give Juncker edge over Barnier
Taoiseach hosts biggest international political event in Dublin for years
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