EU sets out own Indo-Pacific plan to curb China after French snubbedOutrage in Paris over dumping of submarine deal in favour of Australia, UK and US pactThu Sept 16 2021 - 21:08
European Parliament approves over €1bn in Brexit subsidies for IrelandState is by far the biggest beneficiary of the reserve for the countries hardest hit by UK exitWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:50
Von der Leyen urges common EU defence to strengthen global roleEuropean Commission president appeals for ‘political will’ to pool defence capabilitiesWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:49
Surge in energy bill prices inflames EU climate rowEurope Letter: Greens insist spike in gas costs proves the case to speed up transitionWed Sept 15 2021 - 20:00
Graham Dwyer phones used as ‘personal tracking devices’, lawyer argues at European CourtEuropean Court of Justice hears submissions from 14 EU states on aspect of data lawMon Sept 13 2021 - 22:11
Graham Dwyer case: EU states join Ireland in challenge to data lawFrance, Spain and Netherlands back State in privacy and investigation hearingMon Sept 13 2021 - 21:34
Irish murder case entangled in EU data power strugglePhone data crucial in identifying Graham Dwyer as suspect in murder of Elaine O’HaraMon Sept 13 2021 - 21:28
Booster vaccines may be needed for vulnerable, says Europe’s medicines agency‘Massive increase’ in unvaccinated teens being hospitalised in US due to Delta variantThu Sept 09 2021 - 17:52
EU's imminent season of showdowns will have big impact on IrelandEurope Letter: This political term in EU will consider issues with profound implicationsThu Sept 09 2021 - 01:00
No desire in EU to redraw NI protocol, says commission chiefMaros Sefcovic issues bulletin ahead of Ireland visit where meeting with Taoiseach scheduledWed Sept 08 2021 - 15:57
EU sets terms for diplomatic return to Kabul as rivals vie for influenceEuropean countries aim for alliances to manage migration and security threatsFri Sept 03 2021 - 19:36
EU ends row with AstraZeneca over vaccine deliveriesPharma group agrees to provide remaining doses by MarchFri Sept 03 2021 - 11:05
EU mulls formation of 5,000-man 'rapid response' military unitEvents in Afghanistan spark reckoning with limits of European hard powerThu Sept 02 2021 - 20:00
Europe mulls defence policy and US reliance after Afghan watershedEurope Letter: Kabul airport chaos proves a ‘stark demonstration’ of limits of EU powerWed Sept 01 2021 - 20:00
EU vows not to allow Afghanistan to create new migration crisisBorders should be secured and Afghan people helped to stay in the region, states agreeTue Aug 31 2021 - 20:21
WHO urges safety measures as Europe goes back to schoolEU countries vote to reimpose restrictions on non-essential travel from US due to Covid surgeMon Aug 30 2021 - 19:18
Fences built along EU borders to curb migrant crossingsAttitudes harden ahead of expected increase of arrivals from AfghanistanFri Aug 27 2021 - 19:40
EU warns over post-Brexit data agreement with UKDecision sustaining cross-border trade and services could terminate if personal data riskedThu Aug 26 2021 - 19:14
When Afghans came to work, their European colleagues had fledEurope Letter: The Taliban have secured leverage over many thousands of livesWed Aug 25 2021 - 20:30
European leaders fail to persuade US to extend time in AfghanistanEuropean capitals fear at-risk Afghans will be left behind as Washington perseveres with August 31st withdrawal dateTue Aug 24 2021 - 23:46
Ranger Wing to be sent to Kabul to aid in evacuation of Irish citizensSpecial forces and DFA personnel to depart in early hours of TuesdayMon Aug 23 2021 - 21:58
Afghanistan: European countries scramble to evacuate people before deadlineLeaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troopsMon Aug 23 2021 - 19:21
Wildfires ravage Europe as temperatures riseVillages are destroyed, thousands are forced to evacuate and vast areas of forest are set ablazeMon Aug 02 2021 - 19:21
Ireland overtakes ‘nearest neighbour’ UK with 72.4% of adults vaccinated, says TaoiseachTony Holohan praises young people who queued to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at walk-in centresSun Aug 01 2021 - 11:59
Return of large Croke Park crowds could hinge on fan compliance with Covid rulesFailure to wear masks could hinder aim to have 40,000 spectators at All Ireland finalsSat Jul 31 2021 - 05:00
Delta overshadows holidays with warning against travel to parts of Greece and SpainGermany tightens measures on returning travellers due to tourism hotspots concernsFri Jul 30 2021 - 18:41
Celebrating a very international wedding – over ZoomEurope Letter: Scattered friends and family cheer a new start for the bride and groomWed Jul 28 2021 - 20:00
EU pauses legal action against UK over Northern Ireland protocolMove follows British government’s call last week for a ‘standstill period’Tue Jul 27 2021 - 20:13
‘Opportunity to recalibrate’: Who will rule in the post-Merkel EU?Exit of the EU's great deal-maker raises prospect for new configurations of powerMon Jul 26 2021 - 01:00
Phil Hogan appointed to business that lobbies European CommissionDigital finance firm Proof of Trust and its spin-off, the Astra Protocol, confirm hireFri Jul 23 2021 - 06:02
Brexit: EU ‘will not renegotiate’ Northern Ireland protocol as UK demands changesBritish government seeks ‘standstill’ period and significant amendments to protocolWed Jul 21 2021 - 20:40
Privacy concerns as EU seeks to regulate cryptocurrenciesMove towards digitalisation of all currency raises questions about privacy of walletsWed Jul 21 2021 - 20:03
EU warns Poland it could face fines if it does not comply with court rulingEuropean Commission report highlights rule of law concerns in Poland and HungaryTue Jul 20 2021 - 22:06
EU to ban cryptocurrency anonymity in anti-money laundering planNew agency would enforce requirement for crypto providers to verify users’ identitiesTue Jul 20 2021 - 20:43
Covid cases rise 500% in Netherlands and Perpignan as EU map turns redDramatic rises in infections among unvaccinated rein in reopening plansFri Jul 16 2021 - 18:48
Cork rail, peatlands and retrofitting funded in €1bn EU planFunding is Ireland’s slice of €750bn scheme designed to counteract damage of pandemicFri Jul 16 2021 - 11:50
Ireland set for €915m EU grants in next 18 monthsThe €915m will be Ireland’s first part of an EU deal to share €750bn in grants and loans to member states to counteract the effect of CovidThu Jul 15 2021 - 21:44
Spectre of ‘gilet jaunes’ backlash haunts EU climate plansEurope Letter: EU proposes compensation subsidies to quell fears of revoltWed Jul 14 2021 - 22:35
EU climate plan unveiled: ‘All of us will have to adapt’Opportunities for ‘carbon farming’ in Ireland cited by Commission vice presidentWed Jul 14 2021 - 15:22
EU climate plan: Taxes, subsidies and new network of charging points proposedMore ambitious national targets sought to usher Europe towards carbon neutrality by 2050Wed Jul 14 2021 - 13:56
British stance on food and animal standards may be hardening – Coveney‘Not helpful’ that British taking ‘more robust stand’ on Northern Ireland protocol issuesMon Jul 12 2021 - 20:47
Ireland may support global tax deal, Donohoe saysState will continue to engage in negotiations within the OECD until October, Minister saysMon Jul 12 2021 - 19:47
EU halts work on digital levy to boost chance of global corporation tax dealCommission makes formal announcement ahead of meetings with US treasury secretary Janet YellenMon Jul 12 2021 - 12:22
UK and Brussels clash over €47.50bn Brexit divorce billObligations relate to past commitments made when UK was an EU member stateFri Jul 09 2021 - 09:36
Ireland should step up EU role and back greater spending and powers, says TaoiseachIrish access to vaccines would not have been possible without EU, says MartinThu Jul 08 2021 - 23:18
'Our worst nightmare': Shooting of Dutch journalist shows grip of international gangsEurope Letter: Peter R de Vries shooting linked to global web of crime that includes KinahansThu Jul 08 2021 - 01:00
McGuinness says opportunities for Ireland in new EU green bonds standardEU standard to ensure bonds classified as climate-friendly truly meet the descriptionTue Jul 06 2021 - 16:39
Belgium imposes ventilation rules for businesses to combat new Covid surgeCarbon dioxide monitors must be on public display so customers can see level of fresh airMon Jul 05 2021 - 19:00
Luxembourg PM in ‘serious but stable’ condition in hospital with Covid-19Xavier Bettel tested positive two days after attending European Council meetingMon Jul 05 2021 - 16:48
At least 180 infected after Dutch disco despite showing Covid-19 certificatesSuspected mass spreading event in city of Enschede brings scrutiny on 'test for entry' systemMon Jul 05 2021 - 11:32
