More countries to recognise Palestine
France, Luxembourg and Malta are amongst the countries expected to formally recognise the state of Palestine during the United Nations in New York. At least five European countries are expected…
Embarrassment as EU fails to agree climate targets before UN summit
The European Union will not have a climate target to present at the United Nations next week after EU environment ministers failed to reach an agreement in time. Australia and…
Holyhead–Dublin potential for low-emission ferries
Dublin to Holyhead could become a model for cutting carbon emissions on ferry services across Europe, according to a new report. The study carried out by environmental consultancy firm, Ricardo,…
Tánaiste: EU’s Israel cuts ‘hugely significant’
Proposals by the European Commission to cut funding and reimpose trade tariffs on Israel are “hugely significant”, that’s according to Tánaiste Simon Harris TD. The EU wants to hit Israel…
Tánaiste condemns Palestine flotilla attacks
Tánaiste Simon Harris TD has raised concerns about the safety of people on board boats trying to reach Gaza. Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg and Irish campaigner, Karen Moynihan, are amongst…
‘Medicines are not sweets’, warns drug agency
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has launched a campaign urging people not to treat medicines like sweets. It’s part of a Europe-wide campaign co-ordinated by the European Medicines Agency…
Costa: Europe needs 360 degree defence
Russian drone attacks in Poland and Romania are a reminder of the need to protect the whole of Europe, the President of the European Council says. According to Romanian authorities,…
Microsoft to unbundle Teams in EU deal
The European Commission has reached a deal with Microsoft to resolve competition concerns surrounding the company’s video sharing software, Microsoft Teams. Following a complaint by rival platform, Slack, the European…
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…
EU freezes some Israeli funding
The EU will halt millions of Euro of funding destined for Israel in protest at the war in Gaza. In her annual ‘State of the EU’ address to the European…