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…
Harris warns against ‘instability’ over Greenland
Tánaiste Simon Harris, has warned that the Greenland affair must not be allowed to spiral into “further instability”. The European Union is on red alert after US President Trump announced…
FM ‘deeply concerned’ by Iran repression
Helen McEntee TD says she is deeply concerned about reports of “repression of peaceful protesters” in Iran. Protests against the Iranian government have been growing in recent weeks. In December…
McEntee supports Denmark over Greenland
Ireland’s Foreign Minister, Helen McEntee TD, has issued a statement of support for Greenland in reaction to Donald Trump. The US President has reignited a debate about Greenland’s future which…
Ireland condemns UNRWA restrictions
The Irish government has criticised Israel for applying new pressure on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a joint move…
McEntee: Ukraine ceasefire vital
President Macron and Chancellor Merz are meeting in Berlin this evening to try and move discussions on Ukraine forward. European and US negotiators have been working with the Ukrainians through…
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…
EU lobbies US to fulfil tariff deal
The EU will push for the United States to fully implement a tariff deal agreed months ago whilst lobbying for more tariff exemptions. EU trade ministers are meeting with US…
McEntee’s attends first EU foreign ministers meeting
Helen McEntee TD, will be in Brussels today to attend her first meeting of EU foreign ministers since her appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. Speaking ahead of…
Shadow fleet could launch drone attacks, warns EU Defence Commissioner
Russia could use its shadow fleet as launching pads for drone attacks anywhere in Europe, the EU’s Defence Commissioner has warned. Russian vessels are thought to have passed through Irish…