Global uncertainty testing Irish economy
International events are “clouding the outlook” for the Irish economy, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. “While the Irish domestic economy appears to be in a relatively…
EU fears Iran escalation
There is a “huge” risk of the situation in Iran escalating, the EU’s foreign affairs chief has warned. It comes after the US bombed suspected nuclear sites in Iran over…
Israel EU breach must have consequences
Israel has breached its EU trade deal in its war in Gaza, a legal analysis by the European Union’s foreign affairs department has concluded. The review of that agreement, which…
Ireland criticises EU over trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine
Ireland, along with eight other European countries, has criticised the EU for failing to “effectively discontinue trade of goods and services with the illegal settlements” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…
Lorraine Nolan to head EU drugs agency
Lorraine Nolan has been chosen as the new head of the European Union Drugs Agency. She is expected to take up the post in January. Since 2016, Dr Nolan, has…
Poorer families should be given €10,000 to buy electric cars, says Climate Council
Ireland will fail to meet national and EU targets for electric cars without a dramatic increase in support by the government, the Climate Council has warned. The Climate Change Advisory…
Government admits failing on climate
The government has admitted that it is failing to meet its climate ambitions and is an embarrassment compared to other European countries. The admission is contained in a new report…
O’Flaherty slams migrant rights backsliding
The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has critcised European governments for trying to water down protections for migrants. Last month, nine European governments including Poland, Denmark and Italy published…
Europe races for tariff deal with US
The EU and US are “deep” in negotiations over trade tariffs, says Ursula von der Leyen following a phone call with President Trump. The two are due to take part…
EU-US tariff talks ‘positive momentum’ says Tánaiste
Simon Harris says there are signs of “positive momentum” in tariff talks between the EU and the US. His comments came after a video call with the United States Trade…