Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more US oil and gas
US is the world’s largest producer of crude oil and the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas
Ursula von der Leyen
When Ursula met André: Dutch conductor sought EU funds for world tour
Famous violinist privately lobbied European Commission president for up to €15 million to help fund world tour
André Rieu lobbied Ursula von der Leyen for €15m to stage world tour
Dutch violinist met with European Commission president about EU funding to cover monetary shortfall of shows, documents show
France’s Mayotte cleans up after cyclone, total death toll still unknown
Cyclone Chido leaves 31 confirmed dead on Indian Ocean archipelago but officials fear death toll could run to thousands
Coimisiún na Meán to play key role in European Commission case against TikTok over election integrity
Coimisiún na Meán will contribute ‘expertise and analysis to the case’
Intense lobbying for backroom EU jobs plays out below high politics
Europe letter: Competition has been fierce for coveted roles advising EU commissioners
Stormont votes to retain some EU trade laws post-Brexit for Northern Ireland
Rules will continue to serve as a means of maintaining an invisible Border on the island for further four years
Government will oppose Mercosur trade deal over threat to Irish farming interests
Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact
Q&A: What is the Mercosur trade deal and what does it mean for Ireland?
Irish and European farmers, as well as environmentalists, fear the effect of a market in Europe for cheaper South American beef
EU and Mercosur clinch trade deal after 25 years of talks
Agreement will still face opposition from the likes of Irish and French farmers
‘Finish line in sight’ for EU-Mercosur trade deal, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked out
‘They are stupid people for stupid times’: Cate Blanchett on presidents, prime ministers and power
The Oscar-winner plays a scheming German chancellor in Rumours, Guy Maddin’s raucous, phantasmagorical comedy about the G7
Ambitious plans of new European Commission tee up fights to come
EU countries likely to be at odds over how to pay for what will be mounting spending commitments
Michael McGrath has a lot on his plate as EU justice commissioner
Irish commissioner will be working closely with Polish colleague in next EU executive
Von der Leyen calls for ‘massive’ increase in defence spending as new commission approved by MEPs
European Commission president says EU must stand behind Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ as new executive prepares to begin work
Fianna Fáil MEPs to back Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission in upcoming vote
Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Independent Ireland’s Ciaran Mullooly also set to support appointment of new EU executive
Once a doctor... Ursula von der Leyen assists in medical emergency on board Zurich-Brussels flight
European Commission president stepped in when captain of Swiss flight asked for anyone with medical training to make themselves known
Deal struck to approve senior EU commissioners
MEPs set to sign off on Spanish and Italian commissioners, whose approval had been bogged down in row
The Irish Times view on Italy’s refugee policy: a setback for Meloni
A judge ruled that seven men brought to Albania by an Italian warship on Friday cannot be detained in Albania
Election fallout: Europe cannot ‘outsource’ security to US, leaders warn
European leaders say efforts must be taken to avoid trade war with US during second Trump presidency
Germany’s political instability hurting Europe, EU leaders say
European Union leaders sound alarm over weak governments in Germany and France
‘He’s very angry with Europe’: Trump win puts EU on ‘bumpy road’, says former trade commissioner
Warning comes as European leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US election victory
What the EU fears most from a second Donald Trump term
The EU’s dependency on the US for security could weaken its hand in any confrontation over trade and tariffs
European asylum policy continues to shift to the right
Under pressure from the far right, focus of EU leaders moves to more deportations and tighter borders
Michael McGrath details his plans for EU role, from Orban to online influencers
Former minister for finance will face confirmation hearing for European justice commissioner job on November 5th
EU leaders push for harder stance on asylum
Summit of European leaders hears call for firmer deportation policies as migration dominates agenda
EU considers controversial deportation sites outside its borders
Proposal would see asylum seekers deported to ‘hubs’ outside of the EU then returned to home countries
UK and EU are entering a ‘situationship’
Europe Letter: Brussels and London will have to give each other some leeway for post-Brexit reset to work
Ursula von der Leyen criticises Orban for undermining the EU
European Commission president says Hungary has become a ‘backdoor for foreign interference’ in Europe
Starmer pledges return to ‘stable and positive’ EU-UK relationship
Ursula von der Leyen says EU and UK should explore ‘scope for more co-operation’
Chance for ‘rapid progress’ on EU-UK defence deal - MEP
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen set to meet UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Brussels
European Commission queried Hogan’s consultancy work with further clients
European Commission ethics panel reviewed Phil Hogan’s plan to advise tech privacy organisation
Central Europe counts cost of floods as Storm Boris prompts evacuations in Italy
EU pledges billions to repair efforts after deadly and devastating inundation
West’s timely support key to success of Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’, Zelenskiy says
EU to lend up to €35 billion to Ukraine as winter of blackouts and Russian air strikes looms
How Michael McGrath ended up with the mid-ranking EU justice job
Irish Government thought to have made several early missteps in European commissioner job race
The Irish Times view on the new EU Commission: a reasonable result for Ireland
The concentration of tech companies in Ireland may well have contributed to Michael McGrath’s appointment
New EU commission will be the Ursula show
German commission president has consolidated power at the top of EU’s executive arm
Michael McGrath given mid-ranking EU commissioner for justice job
European Commission justice portfolio viewed as mid-ranking role by current and former officials
Michael McGrath’s new EU justice job is a win, but not the one Government wanted
Ireland continues to labour under misplaced belief that it punches above its weight in Europe
Von der Leyen gives biggest European Commission jobs to France, Spain and Italy
Eleven of 27 new commissioners are women after ‘intensive weeks of negotiations’ with governments
Michael McGrath’s new job in Europe shows just how far Ireland’s stock has fallen
Ireland’s engagement with Brussels is sprinkled by a ‘we know best’ attitude that is unbecoming of our history and self-perception
What does the EU commissioner for justice do?
Role will include chastising EU countries over rule of law breaches and tackling foreign interference
Michael McGrath announced as EU commissioner for justice
Ursula von der Leyen says former Irish finance minister had ‘excellent track record’ as she announced the allocation of EU commissioner portfolios
Von der Leyen briefs Harris on ‘composition’ of EU commissioner jobs carve up
Ireland nominee Michael McGrath believed to be in frame for commissioner for justice job
Replacement of French commissioner suits both von der Leyen and Macron
Hard to imagine Ursula von der Leyen shivving Thierry Breton without the blessing of Macron
France’s EU commissioner Thierry Breton resigns and criticises von der Leyen
Emmanuel Macron nominates close ally to replace Thierry Breton as next EU commissioner in last minute switch
Lobbying push from Irish officials amid speculation over Michael McGrath’s EU role
Michael McGrath could be in the frame for EU commissioner for justice or innovation job
Slovenian row threatens to delay to EU commissioner announcements
Ursula von der Leyen had been due to detail appointments on Tuesday
A lighter shade of green: Nervousness in Europe over climate action has taken root
Top 1000: There are growing concerns the EU’s much-heralded Green Deal to decarbonise Europe risks being derailed
Selection of EU commissioners may be delayed due to political row in Slovenia
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalising portfolios to be assigned before scheduled Tuesday announcement
EU will have to scale back ambition if competitive ‘crisis’ not tackled - Mario Draghi
Major report from former ECB president recommends series of EU financial reforms
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