Putin’s ‘flying Chernobyl’ missile carries a stark nuclear warning for Ireland
European leaders predict a military conflict with Russia within two to five years
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Xi and Trump look ready to move relations to less confrontational mode
Most important announcement at summit was Trump’s confirmation that he will visit China next April and that Xi will go to the US later next year
Giving stalling car industry a break on petrol-engine ban could be a mistake
Short-term relief for carmakers unlikely to enable them catch China in electric-vehicle race
How is Catherine Connolly likely to approach foreign policy as president?
A precedent for outspokenness, set by Michael D Higgins, now seems to be a baseline minimum
EU red lines can be elastic when necessary
Short of options, Europe is forced to consider creative and politically hazardous ways to keep funding Ukraine
EU leaders defer decision on Russian assets as Belgium balks
Ireland had supported move but decision among EU bloc pushed back to December
Presidential election: Frontrunner Connolly stands over her record in final TV debate
Humphreys fails to land significant blows in final debate of presidential election
Irish farmer who left school at 13 now holds meetings with von der Leyen and Macron
Offaly man Séamus Boland set to become president of European Economic and Social Committee
‘We need a big bang’: The defence industry’s push to shape Europe’s military rearmament
Internal documents show defence firms sought €100bn EU fund to shore up Europe’s security
If Catherine Connolly is an enemy of the EU, then Michael D Higgins is too
With a new generation of voters coming of age, neutrality could be a decisive factor
Perception of EU as bystander in Gaza war has badly damaged its reputation
Internal divisions stopped EU from putting any real pressure on Israel
Russia blames Europe for ‘lost momentum’ in Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine
Kyiv accuses Russia of using shadow fleet of oil tankers to send drones to sensitive European sites
‘We don’t show that much sympathy for people who ... become rich and create big companies’
Governments should use tax incentives for people to invest to avoid ‘wasting’ money on desposit, says Maria Luís Albuquerque
EU pledges to spend €2bn on drones for Ukraine
Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators
Moldova election: Pro-EU ruling party defeats Russia-friendly rivals in election
Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states
Ireland to impose travel bans on extremist Israeli ministers, UN told
Micheál Martin says Ireland will introduce sanctions on politicians fomenting the ‘unfolding disaster in Gaza’
EU ‘drone wall’ to protect entire continent, says defence chief
Move comes after series of Russian-linked airspace violations, officials say
Pharma lobbyists cash in on Brussels red tape rampage
The European Commission headquarters has become more receptive to concerns of big business
The Irish Times view on the Draghi report: more pressing than ever
The challenges facing the EU demand decisive action
‘It’s time to turn off the tap’: EU proposes new energy sanctions on Russia
Plan may increase European energy dependency on US
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A small industry has developed around coaching would-be-officials how to pass EU institution exams
What would the suspension of the EU-Israel trade deal mean?
Proposal to suspend agreement will renew divisive debate about European Union’s response to Gaza war
European Commission proposes ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade
If approved, EU move would represent major economic and diplomatic blow for Israel
Charlie Kirk shooting another example of escalating political violence in US
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Nato will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory, says Rutte after drone incident in Poland
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk described the incident as ‘a large-scale provocation’
Ursula von der Leyen proposes suspending parts of EU trade deal with Israel
Commission president says bloc cannot remain ‘paralysed’ in response to Gaza bombardment, but action would require shift from Germany or Italy
Taoiseach and Tánaiste welcome EC proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement
Move is ‘significant step forward’ as Ursula von der Leyen also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers and violent settlers’
Why Ursula von der Leyen’s shift on Israeli sanctions is significant
Commission president’s proposal to suspend parts of EU-Israel trade deal will put pressure on Italy and Germany to lift their opposition to joint EU action
Donald Trump threatens action over EU’s ‘very unfair’ €2.9bn Google fine
US president Donald Trump criticises decision as ‘very unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’
How Trump protects Big Tech from Big Brussels
Pressure from White House and Big Tech putting squeeze on Europe’s digital rules
Ursula von der Leyen’s hair-raising flight points to turbulent times ahead
Eastern EU states continue to warn about ‘hybrid warfare tactics’ of Russia and its allies
Government cannot have its beef and eat it too on Mercosur deal
Breakdown in transatlantic relationship weakens hand of EU capitals opposing Mercosur trade deal
Chipmakers need help with high energy costs, Taoiseach told Ursula von der Leyen
More must be done to bring down ‘very high’ energy costs facing chip manufacturers, Micheál Martin tells European Commission president
What is GPS jamming and why would Russia target flight carrying Ursula von der Leyen?
EU Commission chief landed safely, but interference could have sent plane off-course
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane targeted by suspected Russian GPS interference
Officials suspect jamming operation forced jet carrying European Commission president to land in Bulgaria using paper maps
EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine
‘Clear road map’ for possible deployments, European Commission president says
Millions in EU funds have gone to Israeli defence industry, investigation finds
Money has continued to flow to military tech firms since siege of Gaza in 2023
Motivation for Netanyahu’s hideous war on Gaza is not only self-interest. It’s far worse
An iron response to Israel’s war crimes will not come from America. Britain and and EU member states are also compromised
Apple seeks ‘constructive and open dialogue’ with new EU competition chief
Internal correspondence show US tech giant worked to reset relations with Brussels regulators
European leaders condemn Russia and call for peace talks after massive air strike on Ukraine
EU and British Council buildings in Kyiv damaged as at least 18 people die in drone and missile strikes
JD Vance is a key advocate for the Trump regime’s view of the EU as an enemy
JD Vance is at the heart of this world view, which prises imperial strength, tradition, faith and hierarchical order over the liberal internationalist regime across the Atlantic
Searing summer may be telling us the race to halt global warming is lost
As summer prepares to depart this island, it is tempting to hope for more next year - but other Europeans are planning for worse extremes
Ireland will be relieved at Trump’s tariff cap on vital pharma sector
Agreed statement between the EU and US gives a firm commitment to cap pharma tariffs at 15%, while some parts of the sector may be excluded altogether
US agrees to cap tariffs on pharmaceuticals imports from EU at 15%
Government to push for more sectors to enjoy tariff ‘carve outs’ in EU-US agreement
Golf and aligned views help Europe settle on its team of ‘Trump whisperers’
Continent’s leaders need to lean on personal rapport with US president to avoid end of war on Vladimir Putin’s terms
Reasons for optimism on Ukraine peace deal but pressure on Russia must continue, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin attends online ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting organised by Macron and Starmer
Donald Trump meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European powers in bid to seal Ukraine peace
US president reiterates optimism for trilateral meeting involving Putin, even without ceasefire
European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald Trump
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
Ukraine has right to make decisions on its territory, says Taoiseach after Trump comments
Micheál Martin repeats call for ceasefire after Trump backs ‘peace deal’ that concerns European leaders
Donald Trump’s era of Dick Turpin economics creates risks for our economy
If you thought the US trade deal with the EU brought certainty for Ireland, then think again
More than 100 former MEPs urge EU to suspend association agreement with Israel
Starvation of civilian population in Gaza amounts to ‘nothing short of a war crime’, open letter states
Trump’s pharma rant puts Government in difficult position
Threat of additional pharma tariffs just a week after 15% rates was agreed risk undermining support for EU trade deal
Why has Gazans’ hunger attained the status of ‘moral crisis’ when Israel’s genocidal slaughter did not?
No one understands the hollowness of its facilitators’ changed rhetoric better than the Israeli government
Irish exporters ‘told to shut their mouths’ over Trump tariffs
‘Trump’s trade war is good for Irish beef’ but nervousness pervades the dairy, pharmaceutical and computer chip sectors
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