Fresh push for US tariff exemptions on whiskey and medtech
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A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
L’Oréal presses EU to ease regulatory burden on cosmetics and pharma
Cosmetics industry involved in lobbying rearguard against new laws making it pay for water pollution
Irish economy forecast to grow at eight times euro area average
European Commission says surge in exports in first half will see GDP expand 10.7 per cent in 2025
The Irish Times view on EU digital security: democracy must be defended
The conflict initiated by Russia no longer takes places solely on the battlefields of Ukraine
Plastic bottle cap bugbear the perfect example of EU’s disconnected messaging
Environment commissioner says Brussels needs to get better at explaining ‘why we are doing things’
Coimisiún na Meán begins investigation into the social media platform X
Move stems from concerns over social network’s compliance with internal complaint handling system legislation
EU set to water down landmark AI Act after pressure from big tech
European Commission proposes pauses to provisions in digital rule book amid concerns over implications for EU competitiveness
Nitrates deal between Ireland and EU ‘getting closer’, commissioner says
Farmers availing of sought-after extension to derogation will have to observe wider environmental standards - Jessika Roswall
What does EU’s revised plan to slash emissions mean for Irish households, farmers and industry?
Ahead of Cop30 in Brazil, EU environment ministers have agreed a watered-down goal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040
Putin’s ‘flying Chernobyl’ missile carries a stark nuclear warning for Ireland
European leaders predict a military conflict with Russia within two to five years
‘This was twice their size’: How Ireland’s war on Asian hornets started in a beer garden
Public responded well to Asian hornet alert but tougher regulations and better education needed
Ireland needs to support reforms necessary to boost EU’s competitiveness
Ireland has benefited hugely from its EU membership and now needs to play a constructive role in its reform
EU red lines can be elastic when necessary
Short of options, Europe is forced to consider creative and politically hazardous ways to keep funding Ukraine
EU accuses Meta of failing to police illegal content online
Tech giant faces penalty of up to 6% of global annual revenue
Ireland backs plan to use sanctioned Russian assets to fund Ukraine loan
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Republic is not a ‘safe haven’ from Russian threat
‘Grave concerns’ over rights for asylum seekers under EU migration pact
Oireachtas Bill to adopt agreement goes further than Brussels requires, say rights groups
Facebook owner asked Government to ‘intervene’ on EU tech regulations
Meta sought Government’s help to rein in Brussels regulators after €200 million fine
‘We need a big bang’: The defence industry’s push to shape Europe’s military rearmament
Internal documents show defence firms sought €100bn EU fund to shore up Europe’s security
‘Fifteen million billion operations a second’: Ireland secures new national supercomputer
CASPIr will enable participation at leading edge of AI revolution, says Minister
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s waterways: an ecological death
Nutrients from agriculture and poor wastewater treatment have led to 48 per cent of waters being rated below minimum standards
To build wealth, Irish long-term savers need user-friendly, regulated investments with tax breaks
A Savings and Investment Account would give savers an exciting opportunity to doing something smart with their money
‘We don’t show that much sympathy for people who ... become rich and create big companies’
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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A small industry has developed around coaching would-be-officials how to pass EU institution exams
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
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