European news for Ireland
Michael O’Flaherty has warned Turkish authorities to respect human rights during protests which have gripped the country in recent days. The unrest started following the arrest of leading opposition politician…
The Tánaiste says he is concerned about Hungary’s decision to ban pride marches. The Hungarian parliament passed legislation on Tuesday tightening up existing so-called child protection laws. “We voted to…
Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland continue to be subjected to “discrimination, prejudice and institutional racism”, that’s according to the Council of Europe’s expert group on national minorities. Whilst Irish…
Michael O’Flaherty has hit back at the Trump administration for dismissing Europe. Last week US Vice President JD Vance claimed that Europe was in retreat from fundamental values. “What I…
France and Germany have rejected President Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians out of Gaza as illegal and unacceptable. “France reiterates its opposition to any forced displacement of the Palestinian population…
Michael McGrath will chair the “very first” meeting today towards the establishment of an EU ‘Democracy Shield’, a key pet project of Ireland’s European Commissioner, and President von der Leyen.…
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty has warned that Meta’s decision to drop fact checking in the US could have dangerous implications for human rights. Earlier…
The Tánaiste has welcomed that the UK has begun the process of repealing the Legacy Act. The UK’s Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, announced in the House…
The EU is using the weight of its trade deal with Israel to demand a ceasefire, an end to violence and humanitarian access, the incoming Trade Commissioner has insisted. For…
The EU and its partners must demand the safety of UN peacekeepers, the Taoiseach said on arrival in Brussels this afternoon. The Taoiseach is in the Belgian capital for two…