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,…
Europe ministers meet in Denmark
Europe ministers are meeting in Copenhagen today and tomorrow to discuss pressing EU affairs, notably related to Ukraine, after a summer marked by Trump meeting Putin. Ireland’s Minister of State…
EU to raise airport liquids limit ‘imminently’
The liquids limit imposed at European airports could be about to be lifted. But only at some airports for now. The European Commission says new so-called C3 scanners will soon…
Relief as EU and US strike tariff deal
The European Union has agreed a tariff deal with the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump shook hands on the deal after…
Mairead McGuinness confirms presidential bid
Fine Gael has nominated former European Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, to run for President of Ireland. “Mairead has all the attributes to bring our nation together at this important time”, said…