The Irish Times

UK hopes to reset relationship with Germany after forever misjudging Merkel

Johnson will hope to reopen the Northern Ireland protocol with her successor

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 01:00

Coronavirus: Ex-Italian PM given all-clear to participate in Dublin conference

Romano Prodi arrived from Emilia-Romagna hours before warning on non-essential travel from region

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 11:42

EU and UK could agree ‘device’ to extend talks, says ex-official

Former commission secretary-general David O’Sullivan says cliff-edge no-deal exit can be avoided

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 20:40

The Irish Times view on Ursula von der Leyen: a new leader takes the helm

A fragmented parliament could make it difficult for the new commission president to pursue her policy agenda

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 18:30

Who is in the running for the EU's top jobs?

Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 14:40

‘Carving out’ North from UK post-Brexit an ‘absolute deal breaker’

Leading anti-Brexit MP tells conference that boundary in the Irish Sea ‘won’t happen’

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 18:08

EU ombudsman calls for review of Barroso’s Goldman Sachs role

Emily O’Reilly criticises alleged lobbying by former commission president for US bank

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 09:36

Berlusconi touts moderate choice for PM if centre-right wins Italy vote

Mogul says Antonio Tajani a strong pick if coalition wins absolute majority on March 4th

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 17:35

French election: Europe’s fate may hang on outcome

Victory for Marine Le Pen would mark political revolution capable of sinking project

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 01:00

Planet Business: alternative facts and a dash of Musk

This week: ‘1984’ sales spike inspired by Trump and politicians turned bank advisers

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 06:43

Wifi mishap mars Web Summit start in Lisbon

Relocated Web Summit kicks off in Portugal with attendance by PM Antonio Costa

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 19:52

EU ombudsman Emily O’Reilly considers Barroso inquiry

She says Goldman Sachs role for former European Commission head raises trust issues

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 20:38

Barroso made a whipping boy for EU’s failings

Former president of European Commission says ethics investigation was ‘discriminatory’

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 07:00

Barroso cleared of wrongdoing over Goldman Sachs job

Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly to consider further action due to concern over appointment

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 17:49

Who is António Guterres, the new head of the United Nations?

Incoming secretary general is a former Portuguese PM, committed Catholic and socialist

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 11:54

Barroso’s leap to Goldman Sachs leaves bad taste in Brussels

European Commission urged to toughen up rules governing jobs for former staff

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 01:00

EU Commission accused of failing to check up on interests of officials

Former commissioner Neelie Kroes among names revealed in Bahamas leak

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 15:55

Schulz calls for review of ethics code after Barroso goes to Goldman

Former Commission president to advise US bank on issues arising from Brexit

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 07:28

Juncker to make first post-Brexit address to MEPs on EU future

Speech focused on rebuilding citizens’ trust may be eclipsed by Barroso’s new bank role

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 18:59

Brussels strips Barroso of VIP status over Goldman Sachs concerns

Former European Commission president’s contract with investment bank scrutinised

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 16:25

Ombudsman seeks clarity on Barroso move to Goldman Sachs

European Commission president asked to explain position on predecessor’s move

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 14:19

Luxembourg may be focus of another Brussels tax inquiry

After state aid inquiries into Amazon and McDonald’s, EU looks again at Luxembourg

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 17:48

Goldman Sachs signals post-Brexit restructuring

Wall Street bank employs about 5,500 people in the UK

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 19:34

Barroso joins Goldman Sachs to advise on Brexit fallout

Former president of European Commission to be non-executive chairman of GSI

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 01:00

Call for Scottish independence vote another big headache for EU

Question of whether Scotland could remain in EU is highly political and legally complex

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 11:12

Will the Netherlands follow Brexit with Nexit?

Rise of Dutch right and similar sentiment among voters to UK’s suggest trouble ahead

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 12:44

EU could ‘disintegrate’ further, President Higgins warns

‘Europe cannot really go on as it is now, but it is important that people be in Europe’

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 16:13

Business leaders say Government ill-prepared for Brexit

Overwhelming majority of directors believe EU exit will damage Irish economy

Thu May 19 2016 - 09:36

EU body urged to be more open on tobacco contacts

Irish Cancer Society calls for greater transparency following ombudsman investigation

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00

European Commission rejects Ombudsman tobacco ruling

Emily O’Reilly’s ruling found the Commission breached UN transparency rules

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 20:06

Dublin Debt Conference to gain insights from Ireland’s experience

Ireland ‘among the most experienced in all areas of debt’

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 06:45

Catherine Day’s 10-year tenure in senior EU role ends

Day could be become adviser to European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 01:00

Merkel admitted in 2011 Greek debt unsustainable

Call intercepted by NSA and circulated by Wikileaks to media

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 15:53

Catherine Day to leave European Commission role

Irish official has been secretary general for almost a decade

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 16:17