Viktor Orbán stifled the press at home and cultivated media friends abroad
He showed how the international illiberal right could survive inside a liberal democratic alliance
European Union
Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election win
Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor Orban
Irishman Anthony Whelan appointed to senior job in European Commission
Former adviser of Ursula von der Leyen secures position running commission’s competition department
EU needs to rein in Hungary expectations after Viktor Orbán’s election defeat
Election victor Peter Magyar opposes accelerating Kyiv’s EU admission and rejects the migration and asylum pact
Orbanomics failure costs Hungary’s strongman his grip on power
Viktor Orban’s economic model has been a disaster, making Hungary far poorer than it would be otherwise
Faced with an untrustworthy US, Europe must make bold diplomatic moves
Worldview: European elites are ill-prepared for this scale of change in their relations with the US
Nato split over US access to European bases
Deepening rift within Nato fuels fears Trump could use Iran war as pretext to scale back US commitment to Europe’s defence
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
‘Russia is a threat to everyone’: Moldovan president on election interference and EU aspirations
Maia Sandu met Taoiseach and President during visit to Dublin on Wednesday
EU states warned extremists could take advantage of war in Iran to cross into Europe
Continental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East
Brussels banking rules could hit lenders and UK-EU ‘reset’
Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged
Trump is hastening Britain’s return to the EU
Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels
Frustration over delay to pay transparency that could level playing field for job applicants
Ibec claims EU directive to provide salary information to job applicants and workers has wide support from business
Believe it or not, few EU countries are offering more relief on energy costs than Ireland
The Government announced a €250m package to lower fuel costs and extend fuel allowance payments for four weeks
Ministers warned of delays in writing EU rules into law as presidency approaches
Correspondence shows Government keen to avoid getting rap on the knuckles from Brussels
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Easter eggs stay pricey even as cocoa prices plunge
Makers try to recoup losses after margins were squeezed by spike in price of raw ingredient
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’
Ukraine ‘to be among priorities of Ireland’s EU presidency’
Helen McEntee to visit Kyiv on Wednesday for first time since taking office
Gardaí to deploy drones for day-to-day policing after new unit created
Aerial devices could be used during public order incidents such as riots and for searches
Hungary under fire after leaked audio reveals efforts to help Russia overturn EU sanctions
Recording purports to capture phone call between foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia
Helen McEntee to ‘reaffirm Ireland’s support’ for Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs and EU counterparts marks fourth anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupation
Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds
Minister and commissioner to face criticism at AGSI conference over Garda suspensions
Recent failed investigation over allegations penalty points being illegally ‘squared’ reveals crisis in suspension system, AGSI says
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
EU-Australia trade deal is good for Ireland but only if we tackle competitiveness
Diversifying export markets and supporting SMEs to trade globally is critical to Irish growth
‘Very damning’ - Investigation may prompt EU to look again at alumina sanctions
High risk of material feeding ‘military industrial complex’ amid Ukraine invasion, envoy says
Farmers push for suspension of carbon charges on fertiliser as prices soar due to Iran war
Minister says supply of fertiliser may only be enough to last country’s farmers until mid to late April
Ireland talked tough on Russian sanctions - until it came to one metals plant in Limerick
Aughinish Alumina revelations in The Irish Times came a day after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
Ireland’s neutrality a ‘difficult path’ to follow, senior official says
Department of Defence secretary general Jacqui McCrum spoke at French defence conference
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation
Evidence of Limerick-produced alumina entering Russian military supply chain ‘horrific and shocking’, says Labour’s Ivana Bacik
Explainer: What the EU-Australia trade deal means for Ireland
Brussels signs another trade deal Irish farmers oppose
‘In the pocket of US multinationals’: Is Ireland’s standing in Europe falling?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Europe, Australia agree trade deal to boost ties
Security and defence partnership also agreed to facilitate cooperation on crisis management and security challenges.
Trust in AI’s financial acumen reaches almost 40%, neobank survey suggests
Some consumers view artificial intelligence as or more useful than human interaction, says Bunq
Everybody needs good neighbours. Like Ireland and Britain right now
Communique issued after last week’s meeting in Cork revealed depth of growing co-operation since PM entered Downing Street
Government keen to avoid energy supports pushing up inflation, Micheál Martin says
Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon ‘wholly disproportionate’, Micheál Martin says
EU pulls funding for Rwandan force amid murky scramble for gas in Mozambique
French energy company rejects allegation of complicity in war crimes
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?
Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on Thursday
Ireland needs to grow up and get serious about its interests
In the infantile recent debate about the Mercosur deal, for example, politicians from all sides fell over each other to criticise an agreement profoundly in Ireland’s interests
Tesco buys €900m of Irish products for export to overseas stores
Group is currently buying €1.6 billion worth of Irish products annually
Trump’s war on Iran could spell the end of the EU
A deep economic crisis, shocking terrorist attacks in EU cities plus an unprecedented wave of refugees would lead to a far-right surge that the EU may not survive
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
Wrights challenges awarding of airport convenience store contract in High Court
DAA awarded undertaking to another company after procurement competition
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia after four years of silence?
EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations
Irish-American relations at their most strained since foundation of State
Many Irish Americans backed Trump in 2024, but his more extreme policies have seen relations become strained
Ireland doesn’t have time for wind farm battles
Ella McSweeney: A recent verdict showed climate law can’t fix what politics won’t
About 4,500 woollen scarves at the heart of Ireland’s diplomacy plans for Europe
Plus: Grand Unesco plans for the Border, a ban on vegan liver and a fada where it possibly shouldn’t be in Kildare
US launches new probes into EU and other trade partners
Investigations are precursor to fresh tariffs after previous levies were struck down by the Supreme Court
Uses for fungi mushroom as mycelium’s strengths revealed
Mycelium composites offer a promising future as a leather alternative as well as a substitute for polystyrene
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
That visit to the White House
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington comes at a time when few leaders are standing up to Donald Trump over Iran war
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices