Sixteen EU states seeking budget exemption so they can boost defence spending
Germany and Poland among those seeking leeway on bloc’s rules limiting deficits
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Are women paying more than men for everyday items? Oh let me count the ways
Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services
Malta ‘golden passport’ scheme breaches EU law
EU court strikes down controversial Malta scheme that allowed wealthy overseas investors ‘buy’ citizenship
Power outage latest: Cyberattack ruled out as source of Spain and Portugal blackout as investigations continue
Portuguese authorities say ‘no evidence’ of cyber attack, Spanish PM urges against speculation
Pfizer warned Taoiseach against EU pharma reform plans
Pfizer lobbied Taoiseach Micheál Martin to push back on EU overhaul of pharma regulations
Trump’s attacks on universities create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ireland and Europe
The US benefited enormously from the migration of European scientists and scholars after the second World War. There is no better time to reverse the trend
EU fines Apple and Meta combined €700m
Sanctions come on foot of investigations into suspected breaches of EU Digital Markets Act
Pharma bosses call for higher drug prices in EU to counter tariff threat
Novartis and Sanofi CEOs push for European benchmark against US prices
This Irish town produces the world’s entire supply of Botox, but now Trump wants to bring it back to the US
Westport makes the world’s entire supply of the anti-wrinkle drug — now the feat is that production could move to the US
Big pharma sees positive side effects in Trump tariffs
Industry has used trade opportunity to hand European Commission a shopping list of asks
How new Airbnb law will operate - and why were Kerry TDs objecting?
Short-term lets in towns with a population of more than 10,000 will have to be registered
Vodafone feared it was breaching EU sanctions on Iran
European telecoms firms are working with entity likely linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard, company claims
Shannon Airport capacity touted as alternative amid airline concerns over Dublin cap
Department of Transport highlights runway length, proximity to Wild Atlantic Way and 2.5 hour drive to capital
Meta warned Government of ‘unsustainable’ operating environment for tech companies in EU
Senior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices
Ireland will ‘resist’ EU trade tax on US tech firms, says Taoiseach
Martin cites damage to ‘significant sector’ in Republic if union should impose levies as retaliation
Trump tariffs chaos may change EU thinking on Mercosur trade deal
Europe letter: US tariffs prompt bloc to explore options for taking its business elsewhere
Trump signals 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs in latest trade war twist
Tariffs hitting range of US goods to begin to kick in from next week
Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery
Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality
China tariff response could could help EU plot its course with US
Inconsistent messaging within Trump administration on true purpose of economic policy, expert says
Possible supports for industries hurt by tariffs ‘under review’, Harris says
Plunging stock markets may bring Trump to negotiating table, Simon Harris says
Trump tariffs: EU ministers to weigh up retaliation against US
Ireland among EU states urging restraint in how bloc responds to Trump tariff blow
Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims
It’s understood that planning is underway for Tánaiste and Minister for Trade Simon Harris to travel to Washington to meet US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik
Trump tariffs: Taoiseach urges caution amid signs of EU division
Government has been privately urging the bloc not to escalate the brewing trade war
Tariff war: EU must decide how hard it wants to hit back
EU capitals conscious of avoiding public bickering over US tariff response
Taoiseach to raise case of two Irish nationals facing deportation with German authorities
Bert Murray (31) and Shane O’Brien (29) were ordered to leave Germany by April 21st over alleged actions at pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin
US tariffs: Irish dairy industry urges EU to avoid dragging sector into trade war
US president Donald Trump is expected to unveil details of new tariffs on European goods on Wednesday
Ireland fears EU response to US tariffs could hit tech sector
European Commission preparing a range of responses to Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement
Barry Andrews: Wind energy can deliver clean electricity, support 20,000 new jobs and reduce energy bills
To ramp up its wind power resources, Ireland needs to reform its planning system and launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the long-term benefits of the renewable energy source
Taoiseach says Ireland will protect food, pharma sectors in call with EU Commission
Irish economy needs to ‘sharpen up’ in face of looming threat of trade war - says Peter Burke
Cuts in State spending not on table in tariff ‘war gaming’, Chambers says
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said ‘engagement is key’ to dealing with the looming imposition of US tariffs
Europe looks to possible concessions to ease tariff hit
Non-tariff issues such as VAT, digital taxes and food standards featured during recent Washington talks
EU call to stockpile food and essentials: What would be in your 72-hour survival bag?
Have your say: European Commission advises citizens to be prepared for floods, fires, pandemics and attacks
Trump proves topical at tropical gathering on Chinese island
Boao Letter: Singapore’s former ambassador to the United Nations says this century will be the Asian century
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