EU moves to sanction Russia over aggression towards UkraineSensitive issue of EU gas dependence on Russia hinders clarity on sanctionsMon Feb 21 2022 - 20:58
EU-UK talks on NI protocol ‘intensified and constructive’Brussels and London remain far apart on fundamental aspects of Brexit withdrawal agreementMon Feb 21 2022 - 20:16
Hogan does not rule out seeking compensation over events which led to resignationFormer commissioner says he met with von der Leyen four times after Golfgate eventMon Feb 21 2022 - 15:56
Biden ‘convinced’ Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, including attack on KyivRussian president to oversee nuclear missile drills as Ukraine tension soarsFri Feb 18 2022 - 22:51
Ireland is taking measures over potential cyberattacks, Taoiseach saysMicheál Martin also acknowledges State would face blowback from Russia sanctionsFri Feb 18 2022 - 21:12
Compulsory mask-wearing to end from February 28th in shops, transport, schools, Taoiseach confirmsMicheál Martin says role of Nphet is no longer required and pays tribute to work of membersFri Feb 18 2022 - 16:10
EU preparing ‘stringent’ sanctions if Russia invades UkraineNato, the US and the UK express concerns Russia will stage ‘false flag’ operation to create pretext for attack on its neighbourThu Feb 17 2022 - 19:36
European leaders meet to co-ordinate response to Ukraine-Russia tensionsEU will quickly impose ‘robust’ sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine, Taoiseach saysThu Feb 17 2022 - 14:21
Covid-19: Requirement for masks in schools should be removed now, says RyanTaoiseach Micheál Martin says he will wear a face mask even if rules are easedThu Feb 17 2022 - 14:03
Neutrality does not require relinquishing our capacity for self-defenceEurope Letter: Relying on international goodwill to protect Irish interests comes with risksWed Feb 16 2022 - 20:16
Nato mulls reinforcing troops as EU says crisis in Ukraine ‘created by Moscow’Alliance chief says Russia is continuing its military build-up near Ukraine borderWed Feb 16 2022 - 20:13
Ukraine crisis: Nato sceptical about claims Russia is pulling back troopsRussia releases video showing military vehicles leaving CrimeaWed Feb 16 2022 - 15:14
Russia says some troops leaving Ukraine’s border as hopes for diplomacy risePutin says Moscow wants talks with West to ensure security and avoid warTue Feb 15 2022 - 21:11
Freedom Convoy scattered as European cities clamp downProtests inspired by Canadian truckers peter out in Austria, Belgium and FranceTue Feb 15 2022 - 19:05
Nato says ongoing diplomacy gives grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ over UkraineEuropean Commission sets out proposals to encourage greater EU co-operation on defenceTue Feb 15 2022 - 17:10
Global Covid: Is this the end of the pandemic?What endemic Covid-19 will mean for the world remains highly uncertainSat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00
The Brussels defect: when compromise goes wrongEurope Letter: Let’s not pretend Brussels has monopoly on politically-driven policyThu Feb 10 2022 - 01:00
Ireland to have key role in enforcing EU laws to counter online child sex abuseEU’s home affairs commissioner to visit Ireland for meetings with Google and TwitterMon Feb 07 2022 - 19:28
EU Commission says Golfgate not sole reason for Hogan resignationEx-commissioner said to feel hard done by for having lost his job after case dismissedFri Feb 04 2022 - 20:55
Border checks continue in NI ports despite Poots’s order‘Extremely unhelpful’: EU Commissioner criticises DUP minister on interventionThu Feb 03 2022 - 13:15
EU’s bitterly contentious green policy may kill the ‘Brussels Effect’Europe Letter: Critics warn that proposals for climate-friendly investments may backfireThu Feb 03 2022 - 01:00
McGuinness angers European Parliament with energy classificationCommissioner supports calling nuclear and gas projects ‘green’ for investment purposesWed Feb 02 2022 - 20:12
EU countries strive to reopen schools as debates rage over Covid-19 safetyMask mandates and increased ventilation among measures deployedWed Jan 05 2022 - 20:46
Irish speakers in demand in Brussels and even in sunny GreeceEurope Letter: Irish is heard on the streets of Brussels as hiring ramps up in EU institutionsWed Jan 05 2022 - 20:30
McGuinness insists EU move to label nuclear and gas ‘green’ based on scienceComments come amid backlash towards draft of so-called taxonomyTue Jan 04 2022 - 19:25
Omicron drives post-Christmas surge in western EuropeWHO warns rampant spread risks overwhelming testing and tracing systemsFri Dec 31 2021 - 19:00
Across Europe, rising housing costs threaten political upheavalGap between renters and homeowners widening as mortgage costs become cheaper than rentThu Dec 23 2021 - 05:00
EU faces battle between two ideas of sovereigntyEurope Letter: Ambition of French presidency may collide with Hungarian and Polish agendasWed Dec 22 2021 - 20:00
Minimum corporation tax rate will not abolish competition, EU saysNew measures include 15% corporation tax floor and crackdown on shell companiesWed Dec 22 2021 - 14:03
EU sets binding nine-month validity of vaccinations for Covid-19 travel passValidity will be extended after booster shot without a time limitTue Dec 21 2021 - 11:12
Rapid spread of Omicron may ‘quickly overwhelm’ healthcare systemsWHO warning comes as fresh restrictions expected in Europe in run-up to ChristmasMon Dec 20 2021 - 22:29
No tears shed in Brussels for departure of Brexit chief David FrostReaction to appointment of Liz Truss is one of guarded open-mindednessMon Dec 20 2021 - 19:53
New world order: How the Covid-19 pandemic changed EuropePandemics have shaped societies by transforming science and changing the physical environmentSat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Detente as UK and EU pause Northern Ireland talks until new yearSefcovic says EU law will be changed to waive a range of formalities on medicinesSat Dec 18 2021 - 01:00
EU warns Russia of ‘massive consequences’ if it invades UkraineIntelligence agencies estimate up to 100,000 troops on borders raising fears of move by MoscowFri Dec 17 2021 - 18:19
What’s behind British move not to impose Brexit checks on goods from Ireland?UK’s move was not sought by either the EU or the Irish governmentFri Dec 17 2021 - 10:52
Adams comedy sketch was done ‘with a good heart’, says McDonaldSinn Féin president says she will not ask former leader to apologise over commentsFri Dec 17 2021 - 10:11
EU moves towards joint purchasing of Covid-19 medicinesSystem first introduced for vaccine distribution largely seen as fair by member statesThu Dec 16 2021 - 18:42
EU to act unilaterally to ensure Northern Ireland medicines flowPost-Brexit rules that would disrupt supply chains are now to be permanently waivedThu Dec 16 2021 - 16:41
EU exploring potential ‘Omicron-specific’ vaccine, says TaoiseachManufacturers of mRNA vaccines can tweak them to cope with virus mutations, says MartinThu Dec 16 2021 - 09:59
Treatment of hooded men was ‘clear use of torture’, Taoiseach saysUK ruling on PSNI decision to drop investigation is a vindication for campaigners, Martin saysThu Dec 16 2021 - 07:02
The back story of the fake news that the EU tried to ‘cancel Christmas’Europe Letter: Chinese whispers over a staff manual ended up reaching the papal planeThu Dec 16 2021 - 01:00
EU sanctions Russian mercenary group as Lithuania warns of ‘all-out war’Wagner Group accused of 'hybrid warfare' in countries including Ukraine, Libya and SyriaMon Dec 13 2021 - 20:39
EU prepared to move ‘unilaterally’ on NI medicines, Coveney saysBreakthrough on issue ‘possible’ by Christmas but other problems likely to take longerMon Dec 13 2021 - 19:31
Russia vetoes Irish-led UN resolution on climate actionMove by Russia ‘very disappointing’ and ‘head-in-the-sand stuff’, says CoveneyMon Dec 13 2021 - 19:00
Johnson should thank EU for supplying 70% of UK vaccines – commissionerThierry Breton says big tech algorithms will be ‘audited’ to ensure compliance with rulesThu Dec 09 2021 - 03:00
The pandemic has taught EU to play hardball on tradeEurope Letter: Broken supply chains, tricky neighbours and vaccine rifts prompt changeWed Dec 08 2021 - 21:00
Paschal Donohoe: ‘Disease does not lend itself to being defined in economic terms’Minister for Finance and chair of eurogroup on bank notes, inflation and Omicron impactWed Dec 08 2021 - 05:48
Irexit leader wages war on Covid-19 certs in role paid by EUHermann Kelly works for right-wing Romanian MEP who opposes ‘mandatory’ vaccinesMon Dec 06 2021 - 03:00
Pope Francis condemns politics of migration in address on Greek front linePontifff criticises ‘political propaganda’ on Lesbos visit as policies harden across the EUSun Dec 05 2021 - 16:10
