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…
Does Trump’s win threaten Ireland and the EU?
Donald Trump is set to become President of the United States for a second time. But what will his win mean for Ireland and for the European Union? Out on…
Irish graduates earn €60k starting salary working for the EU
Irish graduates working for the EU earn a net salary of more than €5,000 per month, according to Ireland’s Europe Minister. The Irish government wants more people to go and…
Michael McGrath submits first round of scrutiny to European Parliament
Ireland’s designated European Commissioner, Michael McGrath has submitted written answers to MEPs in the first round of scrutiny. European President, Ursula von der Leyen, has nominated Michael McGrath for the…
Budget: Ireland to spend millions preparing for presidency of the European Council
Millions of Euro has been allocated in the budget to preparing for Ireland taking over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. The Department for…