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Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanol
Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’
Ending of EU nature funding will be ‘deeply regressive’ for Irish conservation
Oireachtas committee challenges EU plan to end scheme through which Ireland has secured over €200m in investment
Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals, often through bins or flushing, leads to contamination of water and soil
Mairead McGuinness will be paid fees as EU special envoy for religious freedom
European Commission not explicit on how much one-time Áras hopeful is expected to be paid
Irish law ‘blocking’ actions on behalf of children over ‘addictive’ social media apps
State is in breach of EU law, Irish Council for Civil Liberties claims
Mairead McGuinness appointed EU’s special envoy on religious freedom
Former European commissioner’s new role includes raising awareness about religious discrimination outside the EU
Off-the-record conversation between Irish EU official and journalist leaked online
Ursula von der Leyen’s communications chief’s call uploaded online by unknown party
Don’t believe the negativity – Ireland’s retrofitting scheme for homes is not failing
Ask homeowners who have upgraded their homes if they would go back to a damp, cold house
This energy crisis is utterly unpredictable – how much help should Irish households get now?
A good guide for any measures is that they be targeted as far as possible and temporary in nature
Government keen to avoid energy supports pushing up inflation, Micheál Martin says
Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon ‘wholly disproportionate’, Micheál Martin says
Ireland’s plans to deliver housing and infrastructure are a roll of the dice
Judicial reviews are increasing – but it is not Nimby residents’ associations who are behind them
McGrath wades into politically fraught tax waters
Proposed ‘EU Inc’ reforms expected to meet resistance from national finance ministries
McGrath proposes EU plan to ‘harmonise’ some national rules around tax and insolvency
European Commission pitches scheme to allow for businesses to be set up or wound down quickly and inexpensively on EU-wide basis
European airlines plan challenge to EU synthetic jet fuel rules
Carriers concerned by high costs and supply issues
Apps creating child abuse content not banned under existing EU law
Mother behind Coco’s Law targeting online abuse says ‘soul-destroying’ AI content must be included
The Irish Times view on Ursula von der Leyen: overstepping her brief
Member states will not be reassured nor reform facilitated by a go-it-alone commission president
EU should resist Ursula von der Leyen’s foreign-policy power grab
The commission president has often taken positions that have not been agreed by member states
Here are five ways we can help bring life back to our towns and cities
More than 100,000 homes could be created by converting old premises and promoting living over shops
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comeback
Former minister and European commissioner nominated by Government following independent selection process
EU gets defensive against China with ‘Made in Europe’ plan
Strategy envisages Chinese being half owned by European entities
‘Parents haven’t a clue’: Ireland urged to get young people off ‘toxic’ social media
People Before Profit Bill aims to ban recommender algorithms suggesting content for under 18s
Campaign for UN job will test Phil Hogan’s reputation as back room dealmaker
Hogan will first need to lock in support of other European governments in race to head UN food agency
Ukraine under pressure to allow EU access to pipeline carrying Russian oil
Hungary and Slovakia accuse Kyiv of overstating the impact of an attack by Moscow on Druzhba pipeline
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job
Hogan secures backing to participate in election to be body’s next Food and Agriculture Organisation director general
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidency
Senior officials warned to not let extra workload during EU presidency pull focus from domestic agenda
Inside Ireland’s preparations for EU presidency: ‘You have to make the country look good’
Concern at senior levels of Government that Brussels deal making demands during EU role will pull bandwidth from domestic agenda
Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur response
Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally
EU’s anti-fraud agency set to investigate Peter Mandelson
Request made by European Commission following release of documents highlighting Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Planners may axe Dublin Airport night-flight limit
European Commission ruling finds previous decision imposing restriction breached regulations
Ireland’s EU presidency: How it works and what to expect
Six-month stint in influential European council deal-making role will consume a lot of Government’s bandwidth
Orban spoils the show of united EU front as Ukraine war enters fifth year
‘We don’t hate Ukraine’, says Hungarian minister before saying why far-right government threatened to block sanctions on Russia
Simple, well-designed investment account can channel household savings into real growth
Proposed retail investment roadmap presents opportunity to modernise a tax framework out of step with international norms
US trade representative says supreme court ruling will not unravel deals
Jamieson Greer’s remarks come amid huge uncertainty over trade deals with the US as Trump responded angrily to the court’s decision
What are the latest developments with proposed new social media laws?
Government has already announced trial of ‘digital wallet’ age verification mechanism for accessing platforms
Hungary blocks €90bn EU loan to Ukraine days before war anniversary
Loan was agreed in December by EU leaders as a lifeline for Kyiv
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments
Government approach to tricky debates around defence, Big Tech and US relations will be closely watched during EU presidency
No legislation being prepared to ban social media access for under-16s, says Government
Coalition plans to consult EU and ‘like-minded countries’ to promote Europe-wide measures that could keep children off social media
As Europe eyes a two‑speed Union, Ireland worries about being left in the slow lane
Latest ‘enhanced co-operation’ proposal opens the door to controversial two-track EU
Sale of Energia in €2.75bn deal wins approval from European regulators
French private equity group Ardian now poised to close deal to buy electricity and gas group that supplies 20% of Irish energy
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban
‘Digital wallet’ for age verification to be trialled as online safety becomes priority for EU presidency
Meta urges Ireland to block planned EU law targeting addictive social media features
The tech giant included the proposal in a submission to the Government on Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency
EU tones down criticism of Viktor Orban ahead of election
European Commission wary of giving longtime Brussels antagonist ammunition during campaign
Ireland should avail of EU loans for defence if scheme reopens, says Harris
State not ‘immune from the big threats’, says Tánaiste
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club
We can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this week
‘Buy European’, reforms, trade deals: How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy
EU leaders met this week to talk about reversing a trend that spells trouble for the union
‘Fighting for our place in new global economy’: EU leaders meet to revive bloc’s economy
Smaller coalition could go it alone on EU capital market reforms, says Ursula von der Leyen
Fast-tracking Ukraine: why Europe is wary of bending rules for EU entry
Behind public words of support, national governments have concerns such as corruption, the impact on agriculture and freedom of movement
Three-quarters of voters in Ireland back social media ban for under-16s
There is also strong support for inserting guarantee of neutrality into Constitution
European Commission restarts graduate recruitment for first time since 2019
Process viewed as an important way to replace retiring Irish officials
European Commission seeks to force TikTok to end ‘infinite scrolling’
Significant decision by EU regulators intended to push TikTok to make its app less addictive
Trade talks and visas could be used as leverage by US in EU tech regulation row
Helen McEntee says she told Trump administration EU legislation is aimed at protecting consumers
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