Presidency a chance to recast State's battered imageIf Ireland’s EU presidency puts Enda Kenny’s administration at centre of the historic task of safeguarding the euro against the…Wed Jan 02 2013 - 00:00
A lot done, more to do: EU in 2013In the fourth year of Europe’s debt saga, EU leaders must still settle some of the most fundamental questions raised by the debacle…Sat Dec 29 2012 - 00:00
Little sense of urgency among European leadersANALYSIS: Core strands of Van Rompuy's long-term euro-zone plan have been shelvedSat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Plan for EU bank rescue scheme gets go-aheadOVERVIEW: EU leaders have given the go-ahead for a plan to create a pan-European bank rescue mechanism in which any public funding…Sat Dec 15 2012 - 00:00
Subtle shift may help demand for Irish debtPossible moves by Germany to indicate support for an Irish debt deal come as Dublin pushes to execute a smooth exit from the …Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Germany may support debt relief campaignGermany is moving closer to giving a public signal of support for Ireland’s debt relief campaign to improve prospects of a smooth…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Leaders relax at end of year of living dangerouslyThe mood As another year of dangerous living in the euro zone draws to a close, EU leaders cut relaxed figures as they gathered…Fri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
EU deal marks significant advance on path towards 'banking union'Analysis The initiative is key to enabling the ESM fund to recapitalise stricken banksFri Dec 14 2012 - 00:00
Ambitious deadline for bank rescue deal to be setEuropean Council president Herman Van Rompuy will ask EU leaders tonight to set an ambitious deadline for a deal to rescue stricken…Thu Dec 13 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore stresses role of stable governmentTánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said the political turmoil in Italy underlines the merits of stability in his own Government.Wed Dec 12 2012 - 00:00
A war cure yes - but what of fiscal misery?The EU has worked wonders in a once battle-scarred continent. But can it beat the pain caused by years of austerity?Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Anglo debt talks 'resolved' by MarchTánaiste Eamon Gilmore expects the Government to have settled discussions with the European Central Bank on the debts of Anglo…Tue Dec 11 2012 - 00:00
Uncertainty returns to euro zone with loss of steady MontiANALYSIS: The political turmoil in Rome has spurred concern in Europe that Italy might swerve away from the reform and austerity…Mon Dec 10 2012 - 00:00
Draghi warns of delayed euro zone recoveryEuropean Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has warned there will be no economic recovery in the euro zone until the second half…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Draghi casts doubt on Anglo debt dealEuropean Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has questioned whether the bank might recast the debts of Anglo Irish Bank, suggesting…Fri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Financing ban is big roadblock to any dealANALYSIS: ECB chief’s stance dents hopes of any move soon on Irish promissory notesFri Dec 07 2012 - 00:00
Consensus-seeking qualities top of wish list for Juncker's successorEUROPEAN DIARY: The imminent exit of the euro group president has Berlin and Paris jockeying for position in what will be a …Thu Dec 06 2012 - 00:00
Finance ministers fail to agree over ECB supervisory powersGermany has hardened its stance in talks to give the European Central Bank new powers to supervise banks, prompting fresh doubt…Wed Dec 05 2012 - 00:00
Noonan rejects talk of budget causing rifts in CoalitionMinister for Finance Michael Noonan dismissed reports of acute strain between the Coalition parties over tomorrow’s budget, saying…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
Greek-style deal on Irish debt ruled outGermany and France have ruled out Greek-style relief to ease Ireland’s national debt, a development which came as Michael Noonan…Tue Dec 04 2012 - 00:00
After Greece: Ireland's next moveEurope moved this week to grant a new swathe of financial concessions to Greece in a renewed effort to prevent the country falling…Sat Dec 01 2012 - 00:00
EU blueprint for overhaul of euro zone unveiledThe European Commission has revived the notion of debt mutualisation between euro zone countries in an ambitious new plan to …Thu Nov 29 2012 - 00:00
Pringle action over ESM dismissed in Europe's highest courtEurope’s highest court has dismissed a challenge by Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle to the European Stability Mechanism…Wed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
Greek deal may open way for safe Irish optionThe arrangement for Athens is a 10-year gamble on a brighter futureWed Nov 28 2012 - 00:00
European court says ESM 'lawful'Europe’s highest court has dismissed a challenge by Independent TD Thomas Pringle to the European Stability Mechanism, the permanent…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
New deal reached on Greek debtEurope and the International Monetary Fund struck a deal early this morning to settle a damaging schism over the next phase of…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Late deal between IMF and EU over next phase of Greek bailoutEurope and the International Monetary Fund struck a deal early this morning to settle a damaging schism over the next phase of…Tue Nov 27 2012 - 00:00
Greek deal 'not applicable' to IrelandAny arrangements made to ease the burden of the Greek national debt will not be applicable to Ireland, Minister for Finance Michael…Mon Nov 26 2012 - 00:00
EU budget talks set to enter Irish termEurope’s tortuous budget talks are set to spill over into Ireland’s incoming presidency of the EU in January, complicating the…Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Reduced Cap cuts still unacceptable, says KennyThe Taoiseach said cutbacks from the Common Agricultural Policy remained unacceptable to Ireland even after European Council …Sat Nov 24 2012 - 00:00
Leaders warm up for heated exchanges over a cold dinnerAll day, EU leaders traipsed in and out of the Justus Lipsius building for a series of bilateral chats with European Council …Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Cautious comments deter budget deal hopesThe EU powers have embarked on gruelling budget talks as a succession of downbeat remarks from political leaders cast doubt over…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
EU summit ends without agreement on budgetA summit to agree a long-term budget for Europe ended without a deal today after failure to bridge deep divisions over spending…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Uncertainty as EU talks resumeAnalysis: It’s difficult to say with precision where the negotiation will go but the sense as EU leaders return to the summit…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Merkel 'doubts' EU budget dealGerman chancellor Angela Merkel has dampened expectations for an agreement on the EU budget this weekend.Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Kenny warns failure to strike budget deal will undermine Irish presidencyTaoiseach Enda Kenny warned as he arrived for last night’s summit that any failure to strike a budget deal would undermine the…Fri Nov 23 2012 - 00:00
Inquiry progress 'being made' - GilmoreTánaiste Eamon Gilmore said he understood the position of Savita Halappanavar’s family in relation to the Health Service Executive…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
European officials hope truce will prevent another Israeli ground invasion of GazaOfficials say key objective must be to improve social conditions in GazaThu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Merkel still holds out hope for deal on Greek debt despite impasseGerman chancellor Angela Merkel held out the prospect for a last-minute deal to settle the Greek debt debacle after a 12-hour…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
No bank deal until 2013, says KennyTaoiseach Enda Kenny has said there will be no bank debt relief deal before the end of the year, quashing any remaining expectation…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Hollande to back Kenny over EU farming dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny is set to align himself with French president François Hollande in an effort to defend Ireland’s share of…Thu Nov 22 2012 - 00:00
Gilmore acknowledges pressure on Ireland's share of farm spendingTánaiste Eamon Gilmore noted pressure on the EU budget from contributor countries as he acknowledged a threat to Ireland’s €1…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
EU and IMF at odds on GreeceEuro zone finance ministers embarked on another effort to tame the Greek debt crisis yesterday amid uncertainty as to whether…Wed Nov 21 2012 - 00:00
'Urgent de-escalation' of conflict sought by EU foreign ministersEU foreign ministers called on Israel and Hamas to cease their hostilities immediately, pleading for an “urgent de-escalation…Tue Nov 20 2012 - 00:00
Government could face enormous challengeIf talks fail If the summit fails, it would fall to the Government to make a fresh attempt to broker a deal when it takes over…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Kenny faces summit test on complex fiscal agendaTaoiseach Enda Kenny faces a big test this week as European leaders return to Brussels on Thursday for the first of two summits…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
No reprieve in battle for fundingIrish angle: Under discussion is a draft budget from European Council president Herman Van Rompuy, who is pushing to curtail…Mon Nov 19 2012 - 00:00
Budget may target pensions of bankers, says MinisterMinister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has hinted at action in the budget to curtail high pensions going to bankers.Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
Watchdog concerned over lack of actionBrussels: Savita Halappanavar died seven months after the international body charged with supervising rulings by the European…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
United in anger, workers across Europe take to the streets on day of actionAnalysis: Water cannons on the streets, eggs lobbed at the German embassy, paintballs fired at public buildings, riot police…Thu Nov 15 2012 - 00:00
