Sinn Féin TD says that if Enda Kenny gave date, inquiry could set realistic deadline

Some members refuse to sign off on report in current format, saying it is too political

Finance ministers’ meeting likely to cover tax harmonisation issues in Ireland

With recession and 10% unemployment, the Finns face pressure to bring debt into line

Juha Sipilä’s Centre Party wins 21% of vote and is likely to head new coalition government

Juha Sipilä’s Centre Party likely to lead coalition with incumbent Stubb a minor player

Tough ex-EU commissioner will use harsh policies if elected to power

Frustration mounting about perceived leniency towards France over deficit

Former EU commissioner says it is easy to criticise handling of crisis in hindsight

Juncker due to announce new European Commission today in Brussels

Analysis: agreement on plan to repay IMF bailout loans would be virtually certain to lessen case for retroactive direct bank recapitalisation from ESM fund

Almost six years after the economic crisis began, Europe cannot afford to face into a prolonged period of stagnation

Candidate country ‘would not have a monetary authority of its own’

Appointment of commissioners will be test of political mettle

ECB president to address the Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs today

Mairead McGuinness elected vice-president of European Parliament

European public has sent clear message on issue, says EU commissioner

Outgoing Commissioner praises ‘strength and stamina’ of Irish people over last few years

What threatened to be a tedious exercise has turned into a diplomatic tussle

Lithuania to become 19th euro member, adopting currency on January 1st

High healthcare spending and excessive legal fees highlighted by European Commission

In last weekend’s elections, Independents, small alliances and anti-austerity groups were the big winners, polling more than 40 per cent in some areas. Was it a midterm protest vote or is the political party over?

Commissioner a notable absentee at Portugal’s bailout graduation

Inspectors likely to focus on health overruns and budget retrenchment

Danger of euro zone break-up recedes but entrenched challenges remain

‘France knows its responsibility’, says German finance minister

Draghi says governing council meeting discussed issue of quantitative easing because of concerns about low inflation

Seventeen heads of state to attend EPP event

Government needs to boost the supply of housing in Dublin

Sluggish economies with high unemployment are feeding a malaise that is benefitting europhobic parties

Crisis reveals ambivalence in European Union’s eastern policy

European Commission ‘ready’ for trade deal with Ukraine when new government is formed

Growth to come through structural reforms, which may be unpopular

Decision on any third bailout for Greece pushed back until second half of this year

Chief of the eurozone’s bailout fund tells German newspaper he doesn’t expect any “big surprises” for Irish banks

Kenny unlikely to throw his hat into the ring now for plum post

The Government refused a FoI request for material on Ireland’s bailout exit. Certain conclusions can be drawn

IMF managing director says legislation ‘a good example of what can be done’

Minister travels to New York today to encourage US investors to buy Irish bonds

Financial institutions face uphill battle to restore public confidence as country exits bailout