The Irish Times

Europe’s shifting power balance: Draghi, Scholz and the Ukraine invasion

Europe’s southern states, often chastised for fiscal laxity, have defied expectations in the Ukraine crisis

Sun May 08 2022 - 11:53

French left agrees rare alliance deal to take on Macron

Move could threaten French president’s chances of securing National Assembly majority

Wed May 04 2022 - 10:53

Italian PM battles for coalition’s survival over Covid-19 recovery plan

Italia Viva party’s departure deprives Conte of majority, with crunch vote on Tuesday

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 19:47

Italian coalition parties back premier Conte after resignations

Snap election thought unlikely as Italy faces dual crisis of Covid pandemic and recession

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 17:26

Pandemic exposes cracks in Portugal’s left-wing pact

‘Odd contraption’ that keeps minority government in power under serious strain

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 01:00

Matteo Salvini fails to seize Tuscany in Italian regional vote

Proposal to cut number of members of parliament approved by big majority in referendum

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 09:52

Lagging behind Europe: Fight over LGBT rights divides Italy

Homophobia widespread across Italy, says politician pushing drive for legislative change

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 10:17

Calls for EU to act as NGO deems Hungary no longer a democracy

Belgian MEP accuses European Commission of ‘sitting on its hands’ after Freedom House report

Thu May 07 2020 - 17:51

Portugal set to curb tax breaks for wealthy foreigners

‘Golden visas’ also under scrutiny in budget that will hit big earners

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 19:54

Matteo Salvini fails to cause upset in Emilia-Romagna election

Respite for Italy’s government as right-wing coalition led by League party beaten in region

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 09:42

Italian politics: Resurgent Matteo Salvini eyes PM’s office

Victory in regional election this month could propel right-wing League leader to power

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 12:01

Dara Murphy: his Dáil record while holding down job in Europe at same time

TD still claimed full salary of €94,500, as well as full allowance of €51,600 per annum

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 03:00

Salvini back in opposition as Italy’s new coalition gets green light

President approves pact between anti-establishment Five Star Movement and centre-left PD

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 19:13

Five Star members approve coalition deal in Italy

79% back agreement with centre-left Democratic rival, opening way for new government

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 19:46

Stocks shrug off China-US trade concerns

Markets close: Iseq rises on thin volume while US markets are closed

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 18:12

Shares rise on hopes of US-China trade resolution

Markets report: London’s main index advances, with exporter stocks gaining

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 19:07

The Irish Times view on Italy’s political turmoil: the odd couple

An unexpected coalition between Five Star and the Democratic Party would be better than the alternative, but it would face formidable challenges

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 18:30

Conte accepts president’s mandate to form new Italian government

Coalition deal could be blocked by Five Star Movement members in online poll

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 12:12

Brexit-sensitive stocks fall as no-deal fears grow

US investors remain wary as country’s trade war with China drags on

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 21:19

Italy on course for new government as parties agree deal

Democratic Party and Five Star Movement set aside hostility to attempt coalition

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 20:34

Trump backs Conte’s return as PM as Italian coalition talks continue

Five Star Movement and Democratic Left resume negotiations but deal remains uncertain

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 18:50

Italy: Pressure mounts for Giuseppe Conte to lead PD- Five Star coalition

Leader of centre-left PD party Nicola Zingaretti may yet relent and support rival

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 19:45

Italy’s 5-Star in talks with Democratic Party on forming government

Democrats say staying in EU and new policy on migrants key for coalition

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 20:02

Italy’s opposition PD opens door to possible coalition

Centre-left party ready to consider pact with Five Star Movement after collapse of populist government

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 15:04

Italy’s PM blasts Matteo Salvini ahead of expected resignation

Giuseppe Conte tells Senate his deputy prime minister is following ‘his own interests’

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 13:05

Corbyn’s plan to topple Boris Johnson opposed by key MPs

UK Labour leader wants to lead ‘time limited’ government to prevent no-deal Brexit

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 16:33

Belgium’s status quo to be tested following far-right surge in elections

Europe Letter: Vlaams Belang’s success raises questions on government formation

Thu May 30 2019 - 01:00

Matteo Renzi: ‘I don’t think populism has a good future’

Ex-Italian PM believes Di Maio and Matteo Salvini will burn out and looks to Macron

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 17:36

The BBC makes a tragic hero of poor David Cameron

Review: ‘Inside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil’ explores how Britain got into this mess

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 14:18

Renzi steps in to thwart Italian coalition deal

New election looms after former PM knocks partnership with populist Five Star Movement

Thu May 03 2018 - 15:27

Kim Jong-un’s sister to represent North Korea at Winter Olympics

Kim Yo-jong will be first member of North’s ruling dynasty to visit South Korea

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 09:48

Italian captured after shooting and injuring African migrants

Onlookers say suspect Luca Traini made fascist salute before being handcuffed

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 19:44

Silvio Berlusconi’s resurrection shakes up Italy and the EU

Italian election has brought country's former leader back to the centre of its political debate

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 03:00

Italian elections likely to ensure ongoing political instability

Europe Letter: Eurosceptical forces in Rome will undermine Franco-German partnership

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 16:59