![Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov sent a letter in February to the US, Canada and several European countries – including Ireland – about their interpretations of a key security pact. Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina/EPA Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov sent a letter in February to the US, Canada and several European countries – including Ireland – about their interpretations of a key security pact. Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4830373.1647609068!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- March 19, 2022, 01:00
Russian threats to Finland over neutrallity are also threats to this country
![Pedestrians walk on a sidewalk in Chisinau, Moldova. File photograph: Getty Images Pedestrians walk on a sidewalk in Chisinau, Moldova. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4812275.1645811929!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 25, 2022, 17:58
There is widespread concern that Kyiv will not be enough for Vladimir Putin
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- Opinion
- December 11, 2021, 01:00
Russian military build-up is to leverage Nato concessionswithout jeopardising Nord gas pipeline
![Taliban members on the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday. Photograph: Jim Huylebroek/The New York Times Taliban members on the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday. Photograph: Jim Huylebroek/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4652016.1629468284!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- August 21, 2021, 02:04
World View: Cambodia offers a sobering precedent for Afghanistan’s predicament
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- Editorial
- June 12, 2021, 01:00
UK’s defiance of treaty obligations and protocol provisions requires legal action
![Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Photograph: Turkish president press office/Handout/EPA Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Photograph: Turkish president press office/Handout/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4521036.1616773463!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- March 27, 2021, 03:00
Beyond his religious base, the Turkish president’s appeal seems to be shrinking
![Scott Morrison, Australia’s prime minister, is in regular contact with other world leaders about tackling the digital giants. Photograph: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg Scott Morrison, Australia’s prime minister, is in regular contact with other world leaders about tackling the digital giants. Photograph: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4496130.1614358686!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- February 27, 2021, 01:00
Recent curbs on Facebook and Uber suggest governments are beginning to rein in giants
![Rights groups fear autocratic leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte will argue they should also take down “subversive” dissident sites. Rights groups fear autocratic leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte will argue they should also take down “subversive” dissident sites.](/polopoly_fs/1.4471121.1611933104!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- January 30, 2021, 01:00
World View: Censorship, democracy and free speech key to interference in public discourse
![British prime minister Boris Johnson. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA British prime minister Boris Johnson. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4447513.1609340018!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- January 2, 2021, 00:00
World View: British voters have been sold a dream, in the same way Trump peddled ‘Maga’ to the masses
![Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the election result echoes a similar refusal by Germany’s right to accept that Germany had been defeated in 1918. Photograph: Erin Schaff/The New York Times Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the election result echoes a similar refusal by Germany’s right to accept that Germany had been defeated in 1918. Photograph: Erin Schaff/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4426943.1607025134!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- December 5, 2020, 01:00
World View: Without understanding, gulf between Republicans and Democrats can become a schism
![Joe Biden appears certain to win the popular vote by at least three percentage points and take the college. Joe Biden appears certain to win the popular vote by at least three percentage points and take the college.](/polopoly_fs/1.4402411.1604674605!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- November 7, 2020, 06:00
‘Winner-take-all’ system means elections can be decided by voters in handful of swing states
![A protest against a ballot initiative that would allow Uber and Lyft to continue classifying drivers as independent contractors. The proposition was carried, curtailing the ability of drivers to claim employee rights. Photograph: Jim Wilson/The New York Times A protest against a ballot initiative that would allow Uber and Lyft to continue classifying drivers as independent contractors. The proposition was carried, curtailing the ability of drivers to claim employee rights. Photograph: Jim Wilson/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4400056.1604535587!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- US
- November 4, 2020, 13:50
State-wide ballot initiatives dealt with hot-button issues like abortion and tax policy
![Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban: The European Commission is seeking to bring Hungary to book for repeated breaches of EU legal standards. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban: The European Commission is seeking to bring Hungary to book for repeated breaches of EU legal standards. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4376798.1602255575!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- October 10, 2020, 01:00
Brussels cannot even recommend enforcement against laggards like Hungary
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- Editorial
- September 15, 2020, 14:48
Analysis: London’s rejection of treaty-based dispute resolution makes any hopes of a deal more remote than ever
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- Opinion
- September 12, 2020, 03:00
London’s repudiation of joint approach breaks dispute-resolution mechanism
![We must place all ethical issues on the limits for published content within a single media council, through which newspapers, online publications, broadcast news, online news and social media platforms could be subject to one broad ethical code. We must place all ethical issues on the limits for published content within a single media council, through which newspapers, online publications, broadcast news, online news and social media platforms could be subject to one broad ethical code.](/polopoly_fs/1.4331570.1597662278!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- August 17, 2020, 01:19
Fake news, misinformation and privacy threats dangers on changed landscape
![European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis: will not seek to reactivate the rules yet “because the crisis continues”. Photograph: Francois Lenoir European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis: will not seek to reactivate the rules yet “because the crisis continues”. Photograph: Francois Lenoir](/polopoly_fs/1.4330348.1597413485!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- August 15, 2020, 01:05
Fiscal rules suspension shakes up ideas of post-Covid responsibility and growth
![Coffins of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre are taken from a former battery factory in Potocari, about three miles from Srebrenica, to be buried at a nearby cemetery and memorial centre in Bosnia, on July 10th, 2016. Photograph: Andrew Testa/New York Times Coffins of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre are taken from a former battery factory in Potocari, about three miles from Srebrenica, to be buried at a nearby cemetery and memorial centre in Bosnia, on July 10th, 2016. Photograph: Andrew Testa/New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4301457.1594389417!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Editorial
- July 11, 2020, 01:00
Powers of ICC and UN Security Council must be bolstered to enable action with real teeth
![Chief justice John Roberts and Judge Neil Gorsuch joined the Democratic appointees as the supreme court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Chief justice John Roberts and Judge Neil Gorsuch joined the Democratic appointees as the supreme court ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4283402.1592585324!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- June 20, 2020, 01:23
World View: The judgment from a very conservative court is surprising
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- Opinion
- May 23, 2020, 01:00
Prior to Berlin-Paris recovery deal, GCC may have set in motion EU crisis
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4181124.1582316774!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 21, 2020, 20:29
First attempt at resolving budget deadlock fails as deep divisions become evident
![Taisoeach Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEn at the second day of a Special European Council summit in Brussels. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA Taisoeach Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEn at the second day of a Special European Council summit in Brussels. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4180704.1582290101!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- February 21, 2020, 08:21
Taoiseach and Micheál Martin agree to exploratory talks next week after Dáil adjourns
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he aims to defend Cap funding levels. File photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Reuters Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he aims to defend Cap funding levels. File photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4180086.1582229965!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 20, 2020, 20:20
Taoiseach calls for maintenance of Cap funds as member states try to broker budget deal
![President of the European Council Charles Michel: he is charged with brokering a deal among the 27 member states. Photograph: Francois Walschaerts/AFP via Getty Images President of the European Council Charles Michel: he is charged with brokering a deal among the 27 member states. Photograph: Francois Walschaerts/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4178761.1582138333!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 19, 2020, 18:17
Deadlock over how to fund EU over next seven years to be addressed at Brussels summit
![Italy’s Luigi Di Maio, Bulgaria’s Ekaterina Zaharieva and European commissioner in charge of neighbourhood and enlargement policy Hungary’s Oliver Virelay at a foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on February 17th. Photograph: Francois Walschaerts/AFP Italy’s Luigi Di Maio, Bulgaria’s Ekaterina Zaharieva and European commissioner in charge of neighbourhood and enlargement policy Hungary’s Oliver Virelay at a foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on February 17th. Photograph: Francois Walschaerts/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4176655.1581970065!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 17, 2020, 20:07
Foreign ministers override idea naval presence might lure migrants with hope of rescue
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- Economy
- February 17, 2020, 19:52
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator says trade talks would not extend beyond end of this year
![High representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell: has compared Israel’s annexations to Russia’s actions in Crimea. Photograph: Christof Stache High representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy Josep Borrell: has compared Israel’s annexations to Russia’s actions in Crimea. Photograph: Christof Stache](/polopoly_fs/1.4175637.1581873426!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Middle East
- February 16, 2020, 17:19
Brussels to discuss how to warn Israel ‘price to pay’ for annexing Palestinian territories
![European Council president Charles Michel. Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images European Council president Charles Michel. Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4174225.1581704064!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 14, 2020, 18:15
Getting the frugal five to cough up even for a compromise remains hugely problematic
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- Economy
- February 13, 2020, 10:22
Significant fallout from coronavirus on EU economy likely, warns commissioner
![A member of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces heads out to the front line atop a military vehicle from Misrata on February 3rd, 2020. Photograph: Ayman Al-Sahili/Reuters A member of the Libyan internationally recognised government forces heads out to the front line atop a military vehicle from Misrata on February 3rd, 2020. Photograph: Ayman Al-Sahili/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4171805.1581537360!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 13, 2020, 01:00
Europe Letter: Austria rejecting plan to revive naval rescue operation causes deadlock
![No surprises: EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images No surprises: EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4160518.1580753995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- February 3, 2020, 18:25
Inclusion of role for the European Court of Justice will be a red rag to British
![European Council president Charles Michel, EU Parliament president David Sassoli and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen giving a speech on the future of Europe in Brussels on Friday. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters European Council president Charles Michel, EU Parliament president David Sassoli and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen giving a speech on the future of Europe in Brussels on Friday. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4157694.1580484532!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 31, 2020, 15:30
Leaders of EU institutions strike upbeat note as city’s Grand Place lit up in UK colours
![Polls show Ireland’s voters retain the most positive image in the EU of the EU. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP Polls show Ireland’s voters retain the most positive image in the EU of the EU. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4156618.1580404177!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 31, 2020, 01:00
There are important strategic challenges ahead in post-Brexit EU
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- Economy
- January 30, 2020, 15:06
EU investment arm aims to put 50% of all lending into climate and sustainability projects by 2025
![British MEP Richard Corbett holds a banner after a vote on the withdrawal agreement at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on January 29th. Photograph: Francisco Seco/Pool via Reuters British MEP Richard Corbett holds a banner after a vote on the withdrawal agreement at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on January 29th. Photograph: Francisco Seco/Pool via Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4155576.1580335529!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 30, 2020, 01:00
Europe Letter: Issues associated with UK’s withdrawal will not disappear overnight
![Britain’s Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage holds a union flag during a European Parliament plenary session in Brussels on Wednesday. Photograph: John Thys/AFP Britain’s Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage holds a union flag during a European Parliament plenary session in Brussels on Wednesday. Photograph: John Thys/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4155446.1580341869!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 29, 2020, 17:50
Overwhelming mood was of reluctant Yes to allow what Barnier called ‘orderly withdrawal’
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- Europe
- January 23, 2020, 01:00
Europe Letter: Obsession with internal organisation must give way to focus on issues
![Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer Sajid Javid (right) and Germany’s minister of Finance Olaf Scholz shake hands as German state secretary for finance Joerg Kukies looks on. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet EPA-EFE Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer Sajid Javid (right) and Germany’s minister of Finance Olaf Scholz shake hands as German state secretary for finance Joerg Kukies looks on. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet EPA-EFE](/polopoly_fs/1.4146739.1579631147!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- January 21, 2020, 14:43
State finances could take €2bn hit, warns finance minister
![Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign and security policy, attends a foreign affairs meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Photograph: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign and security policy, attends a foreign affairs meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Photograph: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4145914.1579553331!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 20, 2020, 20:49
Military and naval missions will be mandated to enforce UN arms embargo on Libya
![Tánaiste Simon Coveney briefs Irish journalists in Brussels on Monday, after a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images Tánaiste Simon Coveney briefs Irish journalists in Brussels on Monday, after a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4145403.1579548652!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- January 20, 2020, 13:28
Peers back amendment to give EU nationals proof of right to stay in UK after Brexit
![Ireland is set to be allocated €30 million in grants from a European Union green fund to help ease the transition away from peat production. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Ireland is set to be allocated €30 million in grants from a European Union green fund to help ease the transition away from peat production. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.4141040.1579120410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- January 15, 2020, 20:34
EU funds expected to help retrain workers at power plants like Moneypoint
![European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen greets Croatia’s prime minister Andrej Plenkovic at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen greets Croatia’s prime minister Andrej Plenkovic at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4140921.1579111867!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 15, 2020, 19:00
Europe Letter: State faces fight for its survival amid drastic population declines in Balkans
![European Commission’s Valdis Dombrovskis: EU must put “our money where our mouth is” in terms of climate targets for 2050. Photograph: Patrick Seeger European Commission’s Valdis Dombrovskis: EU must put “our money where our mouth is” in terms of climate targets for 2050. Photograph: Patrick Seeger](/polopoly_fs/1.4139736.1579030990!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 14, 2020, 17:39
To access fund, EU states must prepare plans for transition and furnish details of actions
![Croatia prime minister Andrej Plenkovic (right) looks on next to EU council president Charles Michel, during their meeting in Zagreb, Croatia January 9th. Photograph: Denis Lovrovic/AFP via Getty Croatia prime minister Andrej Plenkovic (right) looks on next to EU council president Charles Michel, during their meeting in Zagreb, Croatia January 9th. Photograph: Denis Lovrovic/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4135150.1578593698!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- January 9, 2020, 18:16
Ethnic Croats residing in Bosnia Herzegovina cut off despite lack of physical infrastructure
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- Europe
- January 8, 2020, 20:00
Europe Letter: Destabilising attack on Iran pushes the boundaries of Nato alliance
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- Europe
- December 17, 2019, 13:51
Irish woman tops poll in first round of voting and now faces run-off
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- Markets
- December 16, 2019, 14:30
EU consumer rules standardise charges
![European Council president Charles Michel, Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at an EU summit in Brussels on Friday. Photograph: Francisco Seco/AP European Council president Charles Michel, Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at an EU summit in Brussels on Friday. Photograph: Francisco Seco/AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4114894.1576269375!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 13, 2019, 20:37
Poland enters reservation to meeting target due to country’s huge dependence on coal
![World and EU leaders react to Boris Johnson’s victory in UK election. World and EU leaders react to Boris Johnson’s victory in UK election.](/polopoly_fs/1.4114339.1576233128!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- December 13, 2019, 10:10
Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party secured a majority in a landslide election victory
![European Council president Charles Michel: ‘We have a way of working in order to guarantee the unity of the European countries, to guarantee the transparency and to try to keep a close co-operation with the United Kingdom.’ Photograph: Virginia Mayo/AP Photo European Council president Charles Michel: ‘We have a way of working in order to guarantee the unity of the European countries, to guarantee the transparency and to try to keep a close co-operation with the United Kingdom.’ Photograph: Virginia Mayo/AP Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.4114786.1576261339!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 13, 2019, 06:09
Relief in EU as UK’s position becomes clearer although no-deal cliff-edge remains possible
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- Europe
- December 12, 2019, 21:20
Poland raise objections as coal makes up 80% of country’s energy
![European Council President Charles Michel arrives at a meeting of the EU27 leaders on Thursday. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA. European Council President Charles Michel arrives at a meeting of the EU27 leaders on Thursday. Photograph: Julien Warnand/EPA.](/polopoly_fs/1.4113310.1576177323!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 12, 2019, 14:15
The EU wants its message to be heard. It is serious about climate diplomacy
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- Europe
- December 12, 2019, 01:00
Climate change and multiannual financial framework also on agenda at Brussels
![European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen rings the bell as she opens the College of Commissioners meeting on December 11th. Photograph: Aris Oikonomou/AFP European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen rings the bell as she opens the College of Commissioners meeting on December 11th. Photograph: Aris Oikonomou/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4112055.1576069967!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 11, 2019, 13:30
Deal includes 50-55% emissions reduction target for 2030 - a very demanding objective for Ireland
![Polish European affairs minister Konrad Szymanski in Brussels: “reforms” of the judiciary are seen as undermining Polish independence. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet Polish European affairs minister Konrad Szymanski in Brussels: “reforms” of the judiciary are seen as undermining Polish independence. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet](/polopoly_fs/1.4111386.1576009197!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 10, 2019, 20:20
Disparaging comments sent from debate on Budapest, Warsaw and the rule of law
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- Economy
- December 10, 2019, 16:07
Airlines lobby against increase in EU aviation tax
![European trade commissioner Phil Hogan: “This is a regrettable and very serious blow to the international rules-based trade system” European trade commissioner Phil Hogan: “This is a regrettable and very serious blow to the international rules-based trade system”](/polopoly_fs/1.4110817.1576011571!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- December 10, 2019, 12:33
WTO appeals mechanism to shut down as US administration refuses to appoint new judges to the court
![British prime minister Boris Johnson looks at a photograph of a four-year-old boy with suspected pneumonia having to sleep on the floor in a hospital because of a shortage of beds, having initially refused to look at it. Photograph: ITV/PA Wire British prime minister Boris Johnson looks at a photograph of a four-year-old boy with suspected pneumonia having to sleep on the floor in a hospital because of a shortage of beds, having initially refused to look at it. Photograph: ITV/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4110070.1575928725!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- December 10, 2019, 06:00
Tánaiste rejects Johnson’s claim that checks will not be needed on goods
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney after meeting Palestinian officials on December 3th, 2019, at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Photograph: Abbas Momani/AFP via Getty Images Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney after meeting Palestinian officials on December 3th, 2019, at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Photograph: Abbas Momani/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4110058.1575927875!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 9, 2019, 21:44
Coveney urges EU foreign ministers to make clear the EU would respond to threatened annexation of parts of West Bank by Israel
![Although the Tánaiste Simon Coveney refused to be drawn into criticising Boris Johnson in the middle of the election campaign, he made it clear the Irish and British governments do not share their interpretations of crucial elements of the Withdrawal Agreement. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Although the Tánaiste Simon Coveney refused to be drawn into criticising Boris Johnson in the middle of the election campaign, he made it clear the Irish and British governments do not share their interpretations of crucial elements of the Withdrawal Agreement. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4109601.1575907223!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- December 9, 2019, 16:00
British Prime Minister claimed over the weekend such checks would not be necessary
![Students and professors of the University of Palestine carry placards at a demonstration against the US policy shift on Israeli settlements. Photograph: Said Khatib/AFP Students and professors of the University of Palestine carry placards at a demonstration against the US policy shift on Israeli settlements. Photograph: Said Khatib/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4108862.1575835534!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 8, 2019, 20:07
Amid latest signs of US support for Israel, pressure grows on Brussels to broker talks
![Dara Murphy: His responsibilities have not yet been defined although his appointment as an “expert” may have raised some eyebrows. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Dara Murphy: His responsibilities have not yet been defined although his appointment as an “expert” may have raised some eyebrows. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.4107401.1575664718!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- December 6, 2019, 20:38
Former TD on European People’s Party salary of €150,000
![Wildly optimistic: the European Commission had hoped to have the Multiannual Financial Framework agreed ahead of the summer’s European Parliament elections. Photograph: Getty Wildly optimistic: the European Commission had hoped to have the Multiannual Financial Framework agreed ahead of the summer’s European Parliament elections. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4104976.1575493843!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 5, 2019, 01:00
Negotiations on EU’s €1.13tn spending ceiling bedevilled by endless list of must-haves
![European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: “The Finnish proposal is not enough. I am concerned at the severe cuts in this proposal compared to the commission proposal.” Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: “The Finnish proposal is not enough. I am concerned at the severe cuts in this proposal compared to the commission proposal.” Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4104938.1575490051!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 4, 2019, 20:15
Difficult talks on next five-year budget expected to run well into next year
![Current EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier: he has been reappointed to co-ordinate negotiations on the future relationship with the UK. Photograph: AP Photo/Michael Sohn Current EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier: he has been reappointed to co-ordinate negotiations on the future relationship with the UK. Photograph: AP Photo/Michael Sohn](/polopoly_fs/1.4104810.1575481400!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- December 4, 2019, 17:43
Draft leaders’ conclusions reiterate urgency of ‘timely ratification’ of withdrawal agreement
![Dara Murphy, then minister of State for Data Protection, in 2017. File photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Dara Murphy, then minister of State for Data Protection, in 2017. File photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.4102394.1575320426!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- December 3, 2019, 01:11
Dáil committee seeking to investigate complaint unable to do so once FG TD resigns
![Outgoing European Council president Donald Tusk: A good film, he joked, is one “that starts with an earthquake and builds up to a climax”. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images Outgoing European Council president Donald Tusk: A good film, he joked, is one “that starts with an earthquake and builds up to a climax”. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4099552.1575047815!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 29, 2019, 17:21
Jokes and high emotion as EU leaders step down after five turbulent years
![Finnish Minister of Labour Timmo Harakka said more work was required on the EU tax proposal. Finnish Minister of Labour Timmo Harakka said more work was required on the EU tax proposal.](/polopoly_fs/1.4098377.1574965292!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 28, 2019, 17:05
Law requiring large firms to publicly report taxes and profits blocked by 13 members
![A man sits on steps of Museo Correr as water floods into St Mark’s Square. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters A man sits on steps of Museo Correr as water floods into St Mark’s Square. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4097147.1574878527!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 27, 2019, 20:00
Europe Letter: The 10 highest tides in the city’s history have come in the past 20 years
![European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg: Promised the commission would bring forward a new “pact for migration” in the spring next year. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Images European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg: Promised the commission would bring forward a new “pact for migration” in the spring next year. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4097018.1574872706!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 27, 2019, 16:38
Incoming president says EU must provide leadership on climate change
![David O’Sullivan, former Irish secretary-general of the European Commission, has moved into the private sector to join the Brussels office of legal firm Steptoe & Johnson. David O’Sullivan, former Irish secretary-general of the European Commission, has moved into the private sector to join the Brussels office of legal firm Steptoe & Johnson.](/polopoly_fs/1.4094406.1574706891!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 25, 2019, 15:34
Former EU ambassador to the US David O’Sullivan joins legal firm Steptoe & Johnson
![Designated president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: the new executive will take up office on December 1st, a month after planned. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Designated president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: the new executive will take up office on December 1st, a month after planned. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4092150.1574443827!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 22, 2019, 17:30
Brussels proceedings against London set to be launched as response deadline passes
![French president Emmanuel Macron: Some say the French approach panders to the far-right’s anti-immigrant lobby. Photograph: Eric Feferberg French president Emmanuel Macron: Some say the French approach panders to the far-right’s anti-immigrant lobby. Photograph: Eric Feferberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4089875.1574273526!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 21, 2019, 01:00
Europe Letter: French insistence on reform obstacle for North Macedonia and Albania
![Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe’s budget has been approved. Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe’s budget has been approved.](/polopoly_fs/1.4089806.1574269905!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 20, 2019, 11:00
State one of nine to be found fully compliant with its Stability and Growth Pact obligations
![The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union on Tuesday ruled that cases concerning the application of EU law must not be dealt with by courts or tribunals that are not independent. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union on Tuesday ruled that cases concerning the application of EU law must not be dealt with by courts or tribunals that are not independent. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4088530.1574183753!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 19, 2019, 17:19
European Union expresses concern about issues raised over judicial independence
![Amichai Luria presents a bottle of his wine, sold mainly for export, at the Shilo winery in the Jewish settlement of Shilo in the occupied West Bank. The EU announced that goods from settlements - Jewish communities built in areas occupied by force in 1967 – must be specifically labelled, infuriating Israel. Photograph: Getty Images Amichai Luria presents a bottle of his wine, sold mainly for export, at the Shilo winery in the Jewish settlement of Shilo in the occupied West Bank. The EU announced that goods from settlements - Jewish communities built in areas occupied by force in 1967 – must be specifically labelled, infuriating Israel. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4083201.1573752540!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Middle East
- November 14, 2019, 17:29
US claims court ruling was anti-Israel
![European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen: Wrote twice to British prime minister Boris Johnson asking him to make the nomination. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen: Wrote twice to British prime minister Boris Johnson asking him to make the nomination. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4082927.1573755618!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 14, 2019, 13:53
Move over UK’s failure to nominate new commissioner for duration of membership
![Emily O’Reilly’s first term has seen a shift in her office’s main preoccupations with individual citizens’ complaints to a focus on raising accountability standards in the EU institutions. Photograph: Alan Betson Emily O’Reilly’s first term has seen a shift in her office’s main preoccupations with individual citizens’ complaints to a focus on raising accountability standards in the EU institutions. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4081990.1573669812!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 14, 2019, 01:00
Europe Letter: Emily O’Reilly is bidding for re-election for a second term as Europe’s Ombudsman
![Supporters with a banner of jailed former Catalonian regional government deputy president Oriol Junqueras. Photograph: Susanna Saez/EPA Supporters with a banner of jailed former Catalonian regional government deputy president Oriol Junqueras. Photograph: Susanna Saez/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4080569.1573569693!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 12, 2019, 14:41
Top EU court advised that Spain does not have right to deny jailed Oriol Junqueras his seat
![Two men watch as road is covered by a landslide in Derrybrien, Co Galway in 2003. Photograph: Joe Shaughnessy. Two men watch as road is covered by a landslide in Derrybrien, Co Galway in 2003. Photograph: Joe Shaughnessy.](/polopoly_fs/1.4080380.1573571865!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 12, 2019, 10:31
Lack of Derrybrien environmental assessment also sees EU court order €15k per day penalty
![Tánaiste Simon Coveney (left) with Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a joint European Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA Tánaiste Simon Coveney (left) with Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz during a joint European Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4079666.1573501014!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 11, 2019, 19:36
Johnson claimed firms would not face post-Brexit customs checks when exporting to UK
![British prime minister Boris Johnson during a service at the cenotaph in St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, to mark Armistice Day. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA British prime minister Boris Johnson during a service at the cenotaph in St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, to mark Armistice Day. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4079652.1573499743!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 11, 2019, 19:15
Coveney says there must ‘no amnesty for anyone who committed crimes’ in North
![Bories Johnson said his government would ‘always support’ the British armed forces. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg Bories Johnson said his government would ‘always support’ the British armed forces. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4079088.1573488811!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- November 11, 2019, 11:19
Tánaiste says proposals are ‘not consistent’ with Stormont agreement between governments
![The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe: “Change is coming”. The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe: “Change is coming”.](/polopoly_fs/1.4076707.1573222200!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 8, 2019, 14:10
Minister cites Brexit uncertainty and impending global tax reform
![Pierre Moscovici speaking at the launch of the European Commission’s autumn economic outlook on Thursday. Photograph: AFP via Getty Pierre Moscovici speaking at the launch of the European Commission’s autumn economic outlook on Thursday. Photograph: AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4075638.1573134283!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 7, 2019, 08:38
Euro zone economy heading for period of ‘subdued’ expansion
![Ursula von der Leyen has been frustrated in her attempt to achieve gender balance in the European Union’s executive. Photograph: Reuters Ursula von der Leyen has been frustrated in her attempt to achieve gender balance in the European Union’s executive. Photograph: Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4074735.1573066178!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 6, 2019, 20:00
Europe Letter: Ireland has poor domestic showing but performs best in the European Parliament
![Olaf Scholz on European banking union: ‘We are only halfway through this project’. Photograph: EPA Olaf Scholz on European banking union: ‘We are only halfway through this project’. Photograph: EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4074302.1573062161!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- November 6, 2019, 13:33
German finance minister proposes Europe-wide deposit insurance scheme
![Poland’s Mateusz Morawiecki, Bulgaria’s Boyko Borisov and Czech Republic’s Andrej Babis greet EU commissioner of digital economy and society Gunther Oettinger at the EU cohesion summit in Prague. Photograph: Michal Cizek/AFP Poland’s Mateusz Morawiecki, Bulgaria’s Boyko Borisov and Czech Republic’s Andrej Babis greet EU commissioner of digital economy and society Gunther Oettinger at the EU cohesion summit in Prague. Photograph: Michal Cizek/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4073530.1572980574!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- November 5, 2019, 19:05
Unanimity on budget and contributions unlikely as EU leaders’ clash on ideas of ‘benefit’
![A youth carries a young boy as migrants walk towards waiting buses at the Hungarian border with Serbia on September 11th, 2015, in Roszke. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty A youth carries a young boy as migrants walk towards waiting buses at the Hungarian border with Serbia on September 11th, 2015, in Roszke. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4068545.1572551646!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 31, 2019, 19:54
Hungary, Poland and Czech Republic refused to comply with burden-sharing quotas
![The Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan: There is general agreement hundreds of thousands died – 1.5 million says Armenia but Turkey estimates the total at about 300,000. Photograph: Sergei Gapon/AFP The Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan: There is general agreement hundreds of thousands died – 1.5 million says Armenia but Turkey estimates the total at about 300,000. Photograph: Sergei Gapon/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4067015.1572451184!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 30, 2019, 20:00
Europe Letter: Sanitised narrative of Armenia informs Ankara’s targeting of Kurds
![Michel Barnier: “It is not easy to work with this pooled sovereignty of the 27. We are not a federal state. We do not want to be a federal state.” Photograph: Francisco Seco/AP Michel Barnier: “It is not easy to work with this pooled sovereignty of the 27. We are not a federal state. We do not want to be a federal state.” Photograph: Francisco Seco/AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4066186.1572373771!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 29, 2019, 18:30
EU’s Brexit negotiator hints that a future UK government could get more Brexit leeway
![Boris Johnson: ‘The house cannot, any longer, keep this country hostage’. Photograph: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor Handout Boris Johnson: ‘The house cannot, any longer, keep this country hostage’. Photograph: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor Handout](/polopoly_fs/1.4065627.1572332978!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 29, 2019, 02:29
EU agrees to accept British government’s request to delay Brexit until January 31st
![The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier leaving the European Commission in Brussels for a meeting with EU27 ambassadors to discuss an extension to the Brexit deadline. Photograph: EPA/Stephanie Lecocq The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier leaving the European Commission in Brussels for a meeting with EU27 ambassadors to discuss an extension to the Brexit deadline. Photograph: EPA/Stephanie Lecocq](/polopoly_fs/1.4065124.1572289708!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 29, 2019, 01:00
Decision allows for holding of pre-Brexit election, and makes clear the sole purpose of the extension is to allow for deal ratific(...)
![Donald Tusk: EU has agreed a three-month flexible Brexit extension for the UK. Photograph: EPA/PATRICK SEEGER Donald Tusk: EU has agreed a three-month flexible Brexit extension for the UK. Photograph: EPA/PATRICK SEEGER](/polopoly_fs/1.4064829.1572263117!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- October 28, 2019, 08:30
Earlier departure possible should UK parliament ratify separation deal
![Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has co-signed a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk requesting a Brexit extension until January 31st. Photograph: PA Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has co-signed a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk requesting a Brexit extension until January 31st. Photograph: PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4064095.1572191695!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- October 27, 2019, 10:26
If EU gives UK delay until January 31st, pro-Remain parties will agree to an election
![Jeremy Corbyn: keeping everyone guessing. Photograph: Ho/PRU/AFP via Getty Jeremy Corbyn: keeping everyone guessing. Photograph: Ho/PRU/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4063055.1572030192!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 25, 2019, 20:04
Stance puts renewed pressure on Labour Party to back general election on Monday
![European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4062546.1572003056!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- UK
- October 25, 2019, 08:01
Labour leader Corbyn faces pressure to vote for general election in Commons debate
![Michel Barnier: he said his new role would be about “rebuilding” ties after Brexit marked the “unpicking of 45 years of co-operation”. Photograph: Getty Images Michel Barnier: he said his new role would be about “rebuilding” ties after Brexit marked the “unpicking of 45 years of co-operation”. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4061900.1571943641!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 24, 2019, 21:00
EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has been asked to continue to oversee evolving EU/UK relationship after Brexit
![A boy waves the EU flag during a demonstration against Brexit, in London on Saturday as members of parliament sat to debate and vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s final Brexit deal. Photograph: Vickie Flores/EPA A boy waves the EU flag during a demonstration against Brexit, in London on Saturday as members of parliament sat to debate and vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s final Brexit deal. Photograph: Vickie Flores/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4056821.1571568815!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 20, 2019, 11:54
‘No one is rushing the fences’ as countries wait to see what happens next in London
![Outgoing president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker earned a round of applause from the hardbitten hacks. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA Outgoing president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker earned a round of applause from the hardbitten hacks. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4055638.1571429420!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- October 18, 2019, 21:10
Juncker and Tusk critical of French stalling over talks with North Macedonia and Albania