European Union

Move follows Irish Times investigation revealing Co Limerick plant ships vast amounts of alumina to Russia

On The Money: EU consumers will be able to make instant payments and transfers to anyone in the euro zone

Tectonic plates of national influence have shifted and those who once took theirs for granted are struggling to find their footing

The shingles vaccine should be made available free to over-65s in Ireland, as it is in several EU countries

State is already on track to miss its own renewable energy goal by 2030

National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present

Politicians are often reluctant to speak about migration for fear of being accused of racism. No such inhibitions trouble putative populist conservatism

A super-hot El Niño climate phenomenon in the Pacific suggests worse climate news this year

As Irish generosity to Ukrainians wanes, remember that rising costs are another result of war

Plus: New mothers advised to seek help with mental health ‘sooner rather than later’ if they are struggling

Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market

Brussels regulations may delay new products being rolled out to Europe, tech industry association warns

More than 30% indicate bloc moving in wrong direction, with respondents citing ‘immigration control issues’

Toppling of prime minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet leaves country facing period of uncertainty

Recent evening at PEN Ukraine was dedicated to identity of people from occupied Donetsk

Decision to host eighth European Political Community meeting in Yerevan a notable statement and red rag to Moscow

Workers on lowest wages would have to find extra €306 a month to meet average Dublin rents, research shows

Taxes, competition from North, higher costs and red tape are pushing sector to the brink

€1bn ‘contingency reserve’ provided in budget for unforeseen spending requirements already used up

Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test

The lotto operator has clashed with bookmakers by demanding a ban on betting on its draws

US president says he will increase levy to 25% from next week

Social media platform fighting €530m fine over breach of GDPR regulations

Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees inside Arctic Circle as entire continent suffered extreme weather

New regulations have applied to many smaller devices like mobile phones, cameras and tablets since 2024

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet

Survey evidence challenges claims that the public mood has reached historic lows

European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills

Europe caught in a ‘dangerous situation’ amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, Danish prime minister tells EU summit in Cyprus

Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach

Regulations have ‘significantly increased amount and quality of capital banks must hold’

Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin

Removal of Viktor Orbán might mean Paris and Berlin have to play the bad guy on Ukraine’s membership

Communications watchdog issues rare warning about product sold by lingerie chain Ann Summers

One in five employers says rules on pay policies are an unnecessary burden but if companies have been even handed to date, they’re shouldn’t be

Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause

President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court

Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war

Hungary lifts aid veto after Russian oil flows resume through Druzhba pipeline

Government ‘making progress’ on Occupied Territories Bill, says Minister for Foreign Affairs