EU ministers to discuss sending Syrians back
Home affairs ministers are expected to discuss whether migrants could be returned from the European Union to Syria. EU ministers are meeting in Luxembourg to discuss immigration issues. Many European…
EU proposes Mercosur safeguards
The European Commission has proposed new safeguards which it says will strengthen protections for EU farmers following the Mercosur agreement. The European Union has agreed in principle to the EU-Mercosur…
European Parliament votes to ‘ban’ veggie burgers as part of simpler farming rules
Meat-substitutes should not be allowed to call themselves burgers or sausages under rules voted through by the European Parliament. MEPs have voted to simplify rules that govern the Common Agricultural…
Christy shortlisted for EU film prize
An Irish film has been shorted listed for the European Parliament film prize, the LUX Audience Award. ‘Christy’, directed by Brendan Canty, tells the story of a 17-year-old Irish boy…
O’Flaherty warns traveller concerns unheard
Roma and Travellers in Ireland and across the continent are experiencing one of Europe’s greatest human rights scandals, that’s according to Michael O’Flaherty The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner…
EU signals green light for Ireland’s €240m request
The European Commission has signaled that it will give the go-ahead for a €240 million payment to Ireland as part of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The Recovery and…
Europe fears Trump pharmaceutical tariffs
President Trump has announced punishing 100 percent tariffs on pharmaceuticals in a shock to the industry. The European Union thought that it had made a tariff agreement that limited all…
Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy, say EU and Irish health agencies
Health agencies across Europe have rushed to reassure women that paracetamol can still be taken during pregnancy and that there is no proven link to autism. On Monday, US President,…
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…