Is Big Pharma’s powerful US lobby shielding Ireland from the worst of Donald Trump’s tariffs?
The best-financed lobbyists in the United States are protecting the pharmaceutical sector, but that may change
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Why the EU’s plan to access our phones and data is daft
The ideas behind ProtectEU may be noble but the potential for unintended consequences is huge
Paschal Donohoe well placed in Eurogroup job race despite Spanish challenge
Spanish government short of favours as economy minister challenges Paschal Donohoe for Eurogroup role
EU blocks Britain’s attempts to join pan-European trading bloc
The PEM convention would reduce exporters’ post-Brexit difficulties with supply chains
Eamon Ryan appointed chairman of EU housing advisory board
Former Green Party leader was chosen from ‘over 200 qualified’ candidates
EU-US trade deal: Cabinet expects 10% baseline tariffs to remain even if agreement is reached
Government trade forum to meet on Wednesday, a week before Trump’s deadline for 50% EU tariffs
Nato’s new defence spending commitment aims to reverse decades of military decline
New capability targets aimed at readying the West for war with Russia within five years
‘Trump always chickens out’ is starting to look more like ‘the man always gets his way’
Brussels will try to avoid all-out trade war with US, but faces agreeing tariffs deal tilted in Washington’s favour
Splits emerge between European governments over US tariff talks
Government concerned about impact of ‘baseline’ US tariffs as EU negotiators intensify efforts to agree a deal
Ireland’s jaw-jaw approach is ineffectual in a war-war world
Ireland must find its way through an uncomfortable world of increased defence spending
Trump’s on-off tariff announcements now the main threat to global growth
Whiplash effect of US policies seen as limiting investment for now
Ireland backs €150bn defence plan as EU moves to rearm
Government believes joining will allow Ireland to secure military equipment at lower cost and faster pace
Situation in Gaza is ‘abhorrent and unbearable’, Ursula von der Leyen says
But Spain’s prime minister accuses European Union of having ‘double standards’ on conflict
EU to use network of fact-checkers against disinformation that threatens democracy, says Michael McGrath
Bloc looking at measures to help protect democratic institutions and freedoms of expression
EU leaders agree the situation in Gaza is ‘dire’ – but that’s where agreement ends
Irish pleas fall on deaf ears amid ‘incomprehensible’ opposition to collective action
EU to clamp down on unsafe goods sold online
Digitally bought products flout consumer-protection rules, Irish commissioner Michael McGrath says
Refusal by EU states to address ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation is incomprehensible, Martin says
Middle East, defence spending and war in Ukraine on the agenda as EU leaders meet for summit
EU and US ‘knee deep’ in talks to avert trade war, says McGrath
Tense talks under way to head off Trump’s 50% tariff threat ahead of July 9th deadline
Alcohol health-warning labels to be delayed amid US-EU tariff dispute, says Harris
Just 13 days to do a deal between Europe and the United States, says Tánaiste
Tánaiste lobbies European partners amid concern for Irish deployment in Lebanon
Unifil mission requires UN Security Council vote amid fears US will act to end or scale it back
Taoiseach warns against forgetting Gaza as international focus turns to Israel-Iran conflict
Ireland to push for sanctions on Israel at EU summit
Trump’s drug plan risks higher medicine prices in Europe
US president’s ‘most favoured nation’ policy could also lead to European patients losing access to new treatments
Renewed calls for EU to suspend Israel trade deal
EU had been far to slow to act in the face of genocide in Gaza, says Simon Harris
Middle East must avoid ‘rathole of retaliation’, Guterres warns
Israel-Iran conflict: World braces for Iranian response after US attacks on key nuclear sites
US-Iran: Alarm in Middle East amid fears of widening conflict
European Union and United Nations join growing international calls for immediate diplomacy
TV guide: The Bear returns, and the other best new shows to watch on RTÉ, Disney+, and Netflix this week
Squid Game, The Gilded Age, and The Bear among this week's TV highlights
Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian warns of ‘more devastating’ retaliation if Israel’s attacks continue
EU’s review of Gaza war based on alleged ‘grave violations’ by Israel
Taoiseach says findings paint ‘clear and grim picture’ of Israel’s deliberate failure to adhere to international obligations
AG says he cannot help on legal query over Shannon flights that may aid Israel’s Gaza war
In response to Social Democrats, Rossa Fanning said advising individual Oireachtas members is not part of his role
Russian minister says country’s economy is ‘on the verge’ of recession
Russia and Ukraine exchange captured soldiers but drone attacks target Kharkiv and Odesa
Diplomatic efforts continuing in bid to help Irish citizens in Iran and Israel
Simon Harris speaks to Saudi and Jordanian counterparts on ‘increasingly dangerous’ situation in Middle East
EU should consider ending visa-free travel for Israeli settlers, academics say
European governments need to take concrete steps to pull support for Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, legal opinion states
Flying to Spain for medical care: ‘The Irish really appreciate the services; they are easy patients’
Low cost of European healthcare scheme for treatment abroad a further incentive for many Irish to visit Spain, says company helping patients
Irish exports to US fell by 62% in April on foot of Trump tariffs announcement
Latest CSO trade figures reflect volatility caused by US tariffs
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