EU plans ‘massive’ Greenland investment
The European Commission is working on a “massive” investment plan for Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen has revealed. The European Commission president has been speaking at the World Economic Forum…
Ireland to vote against Mercosur trade deal
The Irish government has announced that it will not support the EU’s trade deal with the group of south American Mercosur countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Mercosur trade…
IIEA: Spies targeting Ireland
Foreign intelligence services are deliberately and actively targeting Ireland, raising the risk of increasing threats, the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) has warned. The warning comes in a…
European Council President visits Ireland
The President of the European Council, António Costa is in Dublin today for an official visit ahead of an EU summit next week, and Ireland assuming the rotating presidency next…
At the helm of the EU’s anti-drones centre
Nestled amongst trees in a rural corner of Belgium, close to the border with the Netherlands, sits an incongruous group of nondescript 1970s buildings. Outside all is calm. But inside,…
Public asked for Ireland’s EU priorities
The government has opened a consultation to ask people what our priorities should be when Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Council next year. “The presidency will…
Boland promises to speak up for social justice in first speech as president
Séamus Boland has been appointed President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the EU’s consultative body for employers’ associations, trade unions and civil society organisations. He promised to…
Christy shortlisted for EU film prize
An Irish film has been shorted listed for the European Parliament film prize, the LUX Audience Award. ‘Christy’, directed by Brendan Canty, tells the story of a 17-year-old Irish boy…
Tony Murphy retains EU watchdog post
Tony Murphy has been re-elected as President of the European Court of Auditors for another three years. The Irishman has been the EU’s watchdog chief since 2022. The European Court…
Two-thirds support Ukraine joining EU
Irish people favour Ukraine joining the European Union by two to one, but a majority of citizens in ten other member states are against, according to new polling. The poll,…