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Where do parties stand on Aughinish Alumina and links to Russian military supply chain?
Three months on from revelations and there is no clear response to deeply uncomfortable situation around Co Limerick plant
Europe must end its juvenile taboo against talking to Russia
Worldview: Preparing to bring Russia back in from the cold does not mean capitulating to Putin’s interests
Swiss voters to decide whether to cap population at 10m
Framed as a ‘sustainability initiative’, supporters say a population cap will ease pressure on housing and healthcare. Critics warn it will undermine the economy
New asylum contract for minors agreed as EU migration rules come into effect
Representative to be at port of entry within one hour of unaccompanied children being reported
EU must learn to ‘fight back’ against ‘Maga ideologists’, commissioner tells Oireachtas group
Marta Kos says bloc is ‘squeezed between east and west’
Six-day week the new normal for Irish officials in Brussels as EU presidency looms
Ireland prepares to steer EU’s unwieldy machinery through turbulent geopolitics
The EU plan to add seven new member countries, including Ukraine
EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos says Ukraine making good progress on structural reforms under ‘almost impossible’ conditions
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and confirms move away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow
US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe
It comes after European states refused to back the US preferred candidate for new High Representative for the international community
Solution to end Ukraine war should unite global and regional agendas
Global perspective even more urgent today than during the Cold War
Balkans summit: EU must pick up pace of enlargement negotiations, says von der Leyen
French and German governments pitch idea for gradual integration of candidate countries into EU decision-making process
Brian Hayes: Banks need smarter regulation to boost Europe’s competitiveness
European and Irish banks today are fundamentally different institutions from those that existed before the financial crisis
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Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war
Figure emerges as Taoiseach argues sanctioning Aughinish Alumina would cause more harm to EU than Russia
EU agrees plan to unblock €16bn in frozen funds to Hungary
New Hungarian government commits to rush through structural and anti-corruption reforms before end of August
How Europe is preparing for potential Ukraine talks with Putin
Before deciding on the name of any envoy to do the talking, European governments are weighing up what they want from Ukraine settlement
Higgins won’t attend Ireland v Israel and says claim sport and politics do not mix is ‘spurious’
Former president praised Ireland’s Séamus Coleman for his remarks about it during the week
Banking and finance sectors slow to disclose salary information, data shows
Employers required to disclose salary ranges and toughen rules on gender pay equality under new EU directive
China’s quiet reform could reshape life for hundreds of millions of migrant workers
A long-awaited easing of residency restrictions may boost consumption – and begin to level the playing field for China’s urban workforce
Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say
Ministers stress need for unified EU stance before any negotiations with Moscow
Food security must be made a priority of Ireland’s EU presidency
Global conflicts, climate change and a looming El Niño threaten worsening food shortages in 2026
‘Hostile’ agents feared to be among 14,000 Russians granted Irish visas in four years
Dublin MEP seeks greater scrutiny of applications ‘to assess possible hostile intelligence activities’ by visa recipients
Frugals no more? Europe’s budget hawks try on a ‘moderniser’ makeover
Coalition known as Europe’s frugals try to rebrand as ‘modernisers’ in upcoming EU budget fight
Europe is losing arms race and must abandon ‘haute couture’ missiles, EU defence chief warns
Andrius Kubilius pushes for governments to open weapons stockpiles to Ukraine
Ukrainians who wish to stay in Ireland get clear roadmap after scheme approved by Cabinet
Separately, changes will be made to Ireland’s work-permit system to support under-pressure sectors in recruiting foreign workers
Natural fertiliser aid schemes shelved despite rising cost of chemical variety
Six months ago, Minister said he was ‘delighted’ at interest farmers were showing in the scheme
Parents warned not to give young children slushy drinks due to potential loss of consciousness
Severe effects of glycerol ingredient can include shock, hypoglycaemia and loss of consciousness
Shotguns, helicopters and ‘airburst’ ammunition to guard against rogue drones during EU presidency
Defence Forces details ‘layered’ security against potential drone incursions during EU presidency and in operations at home and abroad
Drone wars: Irish Defence Forces watching the skies as EU presidency set to begin
Lessons learned from Ukraine and Middle East are informing Ireland’s strategy for developing defence systems
Deportations to continue for EU citizens who commit serious crimes in Ireland, says Minister
It comes as 12 Polish and 22 Lithuanian nationals deported because of the serious crimes
Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, EU figures show
Ireland is one of only seven EU countries where birth rate continues to exceed death rate
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