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Governments should use tax incentives for people to invest to avoid ‘wasting’ money on desposit, says Maria Luís Albuquerque
Ireland should work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says
Leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit
Moldova election: Pro-EU ruling party defeats Russia-friendly rivals in election
Allegations of dirty tricks dominate vote in country wedged between Ukraine and EU states
Ireland to impose travel bans on extremist Israeli ministers, UN told
Micheál Martin says Ireland will introduce sanctions on politicians fomenting the ‘unfolding disaster in Gaza’
EU ‘drone wall’ to protect entire continent, says defence chief
Move comes after series of Russian-linked airspace violations, officials say
Pharma lobbyists cash in on Brussels red tape rampage
The European Commission headquarters has become more receptive to concerns of big business
The Irish Times view on the Draghi report: more pressing than ever
The challenges facing the EU demand decisive action
Dublin Airport continuing to manage fallout from cyberattack
Dublin Airport says check-in and bag drop taking longer than normal while Brussels Airport ask airlines to cancel half of scheduled departures
Phil Hogan’s consultancy firm earned €1m last year for Brussels work, filings show
Former EU commissioner lists JP Morgan, Enfer labs, Visa and Dutch semiconductor manufacturer among clients
Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision met with anger in Israel
Tel Aviv stock exchange plummets and shekel falls sharply against foreign currencies
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What would the suspension of the EU-Israel trade deal mean?
Proposal to suspend agreement will renew divisive debate about European Union’s response to Gaza war
European Commission proposes ending preferential treatment for Israeli trade
If approved, EU move would represent major economic and diplomatic blow for Israel
EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Mario Draghi
Former Italian PM frustrated with ‘inaction’ a year after his report on how to improve Europe’s competitiveness
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
Don’t forget the islands - Ireland and Cyprus nudge EU on funding
European Commission eyes expanded €2 trillion budget to be negotiated over next two years
ECB’s Donnery says banking resilience must not be lost in simplification push
Former Central Bank of Ireland deputy governor warns on banks preserving strength
Nato will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory, says Rutte after drone incident in Poland
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk described the incident as ‘a large-scale provocation’
Ursula von der Leyen proposes suspending parts of EU trade deal with Israel
Commission president says bloc cannot remain ‘paralysed’ in response to Gaza bombardment, but action would require shift from Germany or Italy
Taoiseach and Tánaiste welcome EC proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement
Move is ‘significant step forward’ as Ursula von der Leyen also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers and violent settlers’
Why Ursula von der Leyen’s shift on Israeli sanctions is significant
Commission president’s proposal to suspend parts of EU-Israel trade deal will put pressure on Italy and Germany to lift their opposition to joint EU action
Insurance reform ‘needed to stop legal bills driving up cost of compensation claims’, industry says
Nation must wean itself off litigation and bring awards in line with Europe, says insurance lobby group
Donald Trump threatens action over EU’s ‘very unfair’ €2.9bn Google fine
US president Donald Trump criticises decision as ‘very unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’
How Trump protects Big Tech from Big Brussels
Pressure from White House and Big Tech putting squeeze on Europe’s digital rules
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
Ursula von der Leyen’s hair-raising flight points to turbulent times ahead
Eastern EU states continue to warn about ‘hybrid warfare tactics’ of Russia and its allies
Government cannot have its beef and eat it too on Mercosur deal
Breakdown in transatlantic relationship weakens hand of EU capitals opposing Mercosur trade deal
Chipmakers need help with high energy costs, Taoiseach told Ursula von der Leyen
More must be done to bring down ‘very high’ energy costs facing chip manufacturers, Micheál Martin tells European Commission president
Defence stocks keep European shares in the green
Shares in drugmaker Novo Nordisk boosted by data favouring its weight-loss medication
What is GPS jamming and why would Russia target flight carrying Ursula von der Leyen?
EU Commission chief landed safely, but interference could have sent plane off-course
EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine
‘Clear road map’ for possible deployments, European Commission president says
Millions in EU funds have gone to Israeli defence industry, investigation finds
Money has continued to flow to military tech firms since siege of Gaza in 2023
Tech regulations will be recurring tension point between Brussels and Trump
EU’s strict digital rules again in the crosshairs of US president and Big Tech
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