‘We are not counting on Europe’: Rift with US is looking more and more like a chasm
European governments, lacking sway in Washington, now fret about surging fuel costs and energy bills
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Spanish PM Sánchez criticises Trump’s war on Iran as ‘illegal and a big mistake’
Europe caught in a ‘dangerous situation’ amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, Danish prime minister tells EU summit in Cyprus
Europe leaders ‘pessimistic’ on Iran war’s long-term impact on energy prices, says Micheál Martin
Ireland not immune to global economic slowdown caused by the conflict, warns Taoiseach
Irish banks call on Europe to relax financial crash-era rules so they can lend more
Regulations have ‘significantly increased amount and quality of capital banks must hold’
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Breakthrough on EU’s €90bn Kyiv loan gives Zelenskiy a ‘great day’ in Cyprus sun
Removal of Viktor Orbán might mean Paris and Berlin have to play the bad guy on Ukraine’s membership
Remote-controlled rotating sex toy recalled over risk of injury from detaching parts
Communications watchdog issues rare warning about product sold by lingerie chain Ann Summers
Employers running out of time as changes on pay transparency and retirement loom
One in five employers says rules on pay policies are an unnecessary burden but if companies have been even handed to date, they’re shouldn’t be
One EU state has much more to fear from the Iran war than any other
Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause
Catherine Connolly signs International Protection Bill into law
President decided not to refer legislation to Supreme Court
Redistribution of jet fuel among EU member states under consideration
Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war
EU provisionally approves €90bn loan to Ukraine and new Moscow sanctions
Hungary lifts aid veto after Russian oil flows resume through Druzhba pipeline
‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says McEntee
Government ‘making progress’ on Occupied Territories Bill, says Minister for Foreign Affairs
European shares dip amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Irish stock exchange slides more than 1%, London’s FTSE 100 down 0.6%
Aer Lingus flight disruptions: Here’s what you need to know if you’re affected
It may be the year to book with a tour operator and take out the most comprehensive travel insurance you can
France and Sweden push to increase EU tariffs on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Divisive debate inside EU about sanctioning Israel for ‘grave’ human rights abuses begins again
EU countries urged to consider ‘energy voucher’ schemes to ease household bills
European Commission to recommend temporary ban on energy disconnections
Security in Europe ‘a key focus’ for Ireland’s EU presidency, says Taoiseach in Berlin
Micheál Martin and Friedrich Merz discuss impact of rising energy prices and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine
President calls meeting to consider constitutionality of International Protection Bill
Catherine Connolly will meet her Council of State on Monday to discuss controversial immigration legislation passed by Dáil
‘Who’s your daddy’: Mark Rutte torches his reputation to keep Trump engaged in Nato
The Dutch politician’s strategy has been to heap public praise on the US president. It has been cringe-inducing at times
Grim warning on gas prices, Taoiseach under pressure, and broke Floyd Mayweather
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan: Why does Ireland have the most expensive electricity prices?
Three years of war in Sudan has failed to persuade international community to act
There are now 33 million people who need humanitarian assistance
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe?
Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhere
‘Even the best-case scenario is bad’: EU chief warns of higher gas prices ‘for years’
Supplies of diesel and jet fuel may come under pressure if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, European energy commissioner fears
International Protection Bill passed in Dáil vote after three-hour debate
Most significant reform of immigration law in State’s history passed and now goes to President
Viktor Orbán stifled the press at home and cultivated media friends abroad
He showed how the international illiberal right could survive inside a liberal democratic alliance
Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election win
Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor Orban
Irishman Anthony Whelan appointed to senior job in European Commission
Former adviser of Ursula von der Leyen secures position running commission’s competition department
EU needs to rein in Hungary expectations after Viktor Orbán’s election defeat
Election victor Peter Magyar opposes accelerating Kyiv’s EU admission and rejects the migration and asylum pact
Orbanomics failure costs Hungary’s strongman his grip on power
Viktor Orban’s economic model has been a disaster, making Hungary far poorer than it would be otherwise
Faced with an untrustworthy US, Europe must make bold diplomatic moves
Worldview: European elites are ill-prepared for this scale of change in their relations with the US
Nato split over US access to European bases
Deepening rift within Nato fuels fears Trump could use Iran war as pretext to scale back US commitment to Europe’s defence
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
‘Russia is a threat to everyone’: Moldovan president on election interference and EU aspirations
Maia Sandu met Taoiseach and President during visit to Dublin on Wednesday
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