European Commission’s new Ireland boss
The European Commission has appointed Peter Power as the next head of the European Commission Representation in Dublin. Peter Power is a life-long EU civil servant. He previously worked as…
Éowyn: EU sending 17 generators
As first reported by NewsIreland.eu, the EU is sending electrical generators to Ireland in the wake of Storm Éowyn. “Following Ireland’s request for assistance relating to power outages caused by…
What does the Programme for Government mean for Ireland and the EU?
There are more than 120 references to Europe threaded throughout the Programme for Government. So what does this draft programme tell us about the next government’s relationship with the EU?…
EU leaders book chateau for rural retreat
The 27 heads of state and government will head to rural Belgium next month for a ‘leaders retreat’. The participation of the Taoiseach could depend on where developments are at…
Challenging year ahead for Europe
Europe faces a challenging year in 2025 with wars on the EU’s borders, Donald Trump entering the White House and political uncertainty in a number of European capitals. Noelle O’Connell…
EU laws taking too long to enforce – watchdog
Holding governments to account for not putting in place EU laws is taking too long, the EU’s own watchdog has warned. EU laws are passed jointly by the European Parliament…
EU agrees Mercosur trade deal despite Irish reservations
The European Commission has agreed a trade deal with south America after 25 years of negotiations. The political agreement covers EU trade with Mercosur countries, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and…
Michael McGrath confirmed after MEPs vote in favour of new European Commission team
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the new European Commission including Ireland’s Michael McGrath. MEPs gave their approval this lunchtime following scrutiny of the 26 commissioners under Ursula…
Irish judge urges EU court reform
A senior Irish judge says the European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) will need to reform before the EU gets any bigger. Tony Collins has just completed his term as…
EU ministers divided over Israel human rights
EU foreign ministers are expected to hold a fractious discussion over relations with Israel today. It comes after the EU’s foreign affairs chief proposed invoking the human rights clause in…