Finance ministers guarded on euroEU Finance Ministers meeting here yesterday maintained their policy of not issuing formal statements on exchange ratesTue Jul 13 1999 - 01:00
Belgium's new rainbow government spans six parties in linguistic divideKing Albert of the Belgians yesterday swore in a new rainbow government drawn from six parties.Tue Jul 13 1999 - 01:00
EU funds at risk over delays on wildlife deadlinesThe European Commission has warned the Government that it may not be able to approve any Irish structural or Cohesion funding…Sat Jul 10 1999 - 01:00
Shape of European house becomes clearer despite semi-detached ToriesAnxious days these for Fianna Fail in the new European ParliamentFri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Cox re-elected leader of European LiberalsThe Munster Independent MEP, Mr Pat Cox, was yesterday unanimously re-elected leader of the European Liberals (ELDR) at a meeting…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Byrne most likely to get mid-ranking post with legal aspectA middle-ranking portfolio with a legal dimension, either dealing with the internal market or consumer affairs, appeared the …Thu Jul 08 1999 - 01:00
Commission criticises animal experiment lawThe European Commission is taking Ireland to the European Court of Justice over its failure to adequately update Victorian legislation…Thu Jul 08 1999 - 01:00
Possible rejection of O'Malley for EU post opens way for Attorney GeneralThe nomination of Ireland's candidates for two plum EU jobs, in the Commission and the Court of Auditors, has been complicated…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
AG to be ratified today for Brussels postThe Attorney General, Mr David Byrne, is set this morning to be ratified by the Cabinet as the next Irish EU commissioner, sources…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
Irish support for EU security policy down - pollThe war in Kosovo has led in the Republic to a small but significant decline in support for a common European security and defence…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
Esat deals now sanctioned by the EUThe European Commission has sanctioned agreements reached between Esat Telecom and both CIE and Iarnrod Eireann which the former…Sat Jul 03 1999 - 01:00
German presents new Finnish presidency with its first battleA linguistic row between Germany and the new Finnish Presidency of the EU escalated yesterday when the Austrians announced that…Sat Jul 03 1999 - 01:00
EU warns over failure to reply to environment rules claimsThe European Commission yesterday warned of possible legal proceedings against the Government for its failure to respond to numerous…Sat Jul 03 1999 - 01:00
Bangemann promises Commission not to use sensitive informationAngry European Commissioners yesterday backed off taking legal action against the German Industry Commissioner, Mr Martin Bangemann…Fri Jul 02 1999 - 01:00
Beautiful Aaland islands in the Gulf of Bothnia rely on duty-free for their prosperityAn erection it was. The raising of the midsummer pole, with all its obvious phallic symbolism, is all about fertility and fecundity…Fri Jul 02 1999 - 01:00
Bangemann decision to quit raises ethical issueThe European Commission, already suffering a PR annus horribilis, took another blow yesterday with the unexpected and embarassing…Thu Jul 01 1999 - 01:00
Prodi's quest for women in Commission begins to easeWith Germany, Luxembourg, Greece, and Spain making clear that they will appoint women candidates to the European Commission, …Wed Jun 30 1999 - 01:00
First Nordic presidency faces tough EU challengeAsked about his greatest challenges as a politician, Harold Macmillan is supposed to have responded: "Events, dear boyMon Jun 28 1999 - 01:00
Finnish PM defends input of small EU statesComplaining of 19th century attitudes among some of the EU's larger states, the Finnish Prime Minister, Mr Paavo Lipponen, yesterday…Fri Jun 25 1999 - 01:00
`Chickengate' final straw that breaks Belgian political logjamThe alphabet soup that is Belgian politics was last weekend stirred with a vigour that has brought consternation to those few…Fri Jun 18 1999 - 01:00
Europe will not fine TelecomThe European Commission is to lift the threat of a multimillion-pound fine on Telecom Eireann over its alleged use of its monopoly…Fri Jun 18 1999 - 01:00
Socialists approach Hume over Parliament presidencyThe possibility that the SDLP leader, Mr John Hume MEP, may stand as a compromise candidate for the presidency of the European…Thu Jun 17 1999 - 01:00
EU decides to give battery hens their freedom from 2013Battery egg production will be banned in the EU from 2013 following agreement between Farm Ministers in Luxembourg yesterdayWed Jun 16 1999 - 01:00
EPP to succeed Socialists as main party in assemblyThe centre-right European People's Party was claiming jubilantly yesterday that the elections and the forthcoming defection to…Tue Jun 15 1999 - 01:00
Victory of abstainers diminishes parliamentA snub to the EU, to the Parliament, to the individual governments of Europe, to the socialist project of the Third Way and die…Tue Jun 15 1999 - 01:00
Centre-right alters power balance by replacing socialists as largest groupA new balance of forces emerged last night in the European Parliament with the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) - of…Mon Jun 14 1999 - 01:00
EU accuses Belgium of not banning foodsThe European Commission yesterday accused the Belgian government of failing to implement the ban imposed on Monday on the sale…Thu Jun 10 1999 - 01:00
Curb on Belgian meat productsThe European Commission moved over the weekend to impose tough restrictions on the sale of Belgian beef and pork products which…Tue Jun 08 1999 - 01:00
Government to push for quick rescheduling of match - AhernThe Government would do what it could to facilitate the speedy organisation of a new date for the Ireland-Yugoslavia soccer match…Sat Jun 05 1999 - 01:00
Looking to the unorthodoxIf the issues will not get the voters out, perhaps a few unorthodox candidates can do the trickFri Jun 04 1999 - 01:00
WEU left to wither awayEuropean leaders yesterday set in train the gradual dismemberment of the Western European Union (WEU) and incorporation into …Fri Jun 04 1999 - 01:00
Benelux elections overshadow European Parliament campaignsGeneral elections, or the prospect of them, appear to have completely submerged lacklustre European Parliament campaigns in Belgium…Thu Jun 03 1999 - 01:00
EU workers issue plea for duty-free reprieveLeaders of European transport workers have made a last-ditch appeal to EU heads of government, meeting at tomorrow's summit in…Wed Jun 02 1999 - 01:00
EU backs Andrews's call for UEFA to cancel matchEU Foreign Ministers reacted angrily yesterday to UEFA's refusal to postpone or cancel matches involving the former Republic …Tue Jun 01 1999 - 01:00
Poll finds governments' support for NATO action against Serbia not backed by publicTwo out of five European voters say their votes in next week's European Parliament elections will be significantly influenced…Tue Jun 01 1999 - 01:00
Cool response to German defence merger proposalsGerman hopes of a major step towards an EU defence identity at next week's summit met with an unenthusiastic response from ministers…Sat May 29 1999 - 01:00
Strained Court of Justice seeks reformIf justice delayed is justice denied there could soon be precious little of it from the European Court of Justice unless its …Sat May 29 1999 - 01:00
Tyrants strut on world stage with impunity no longerWhen the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Laurent Kabila, prepared for a trip to Europe last November he sent…Fri May 28 1999 - 01:00
Flynn attacks doctors' hours decisionA "dismayed" Social Affairs Commissioner, Mr Padraig Flynn, yesterday denounced the decision of European social affairs ministers…Wed May 26 1999 - 01:00
Ireland joins Spain in attempt to delay agreement on harmonisation of energy taxesIreland joined Spain yesterday in a rearguard action against the German EU Presidency's hopes for agreement by the end of the…Wed May 26 1999 - 01:00
Broad shape of new EU commission gets clearerWhile the Taoiseach may still be playing his cards close to his chest on his nomination for Ireland's next EU commissioner, names…Mon May 24 1999 - 01:00
Parliament succumbs to a most virulent dose of `celebrityitis'Where do Italian professional footballers or former Miss Belgiums go when their careers have peaked? Strange as it may seem, …Mon May 24 1999 - 01:00
O'Donnell will propose greater refugee intake by IrelandProposals for an increased intake by Ireland of Kosovan refugees will be put to the Cabinet following the visit of the Minister…Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Irish businesses on top in survey of innovationsIrish businesses lead Europe in manufacturing and services innovation, a survey of nearly 34,000 businesses by Eurostat has shown…Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Greenhouse gas emission strategy is not going according to planThe EU is falling sharply behind in meeting its legally binding undertakings on reducing greenhouse gases, the European Commission…Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
Desmond not to seek reappointment to EU jobIreland's member of the European Court of Auditors, Mr Barry Desmond, has written to the Taoiseach to say that he does not want…Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
Fischler unhappy with US action on tradeThe European Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Franz Fischler, has condemned the decision of the US to suspend trade concessions…Tue May 18 1999 - 01:00
Parliament reflects left-right splitThe Parliament is dominated by its two largest groups, the Socialists and the EPP, reflecting broadly the great divide in European…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
Role of parliament has been enhanced dramaticallySome 298 million voters in the 15 member-states of the EU will be eligible to vote in the direct elections to the European Parliament…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
Ghent's Museum of Contemporary Art lives up to its billingBilled as the most exciting cultural event in Flanders this year, the opening of Ghent's fine new Museum of Contemporary Art, …Fri May 14 1999 - 01:00
