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European Union

Last year
2025
'Resorted to submission': Last-minute US tariff deal earns stinging criticism from EU leaders
The deal was reached during a meeting between Donald Trump and the president of the European Commission on Sunday.
Bobby McDonagh: It's vital we support the EU at a time of global chaos
Bobby McDonagh
EU tells Israel to 'stop killing people' who are seeking food and aid
Trump says EU-US tariff deal 'possible', but he's 'indifferent to it'
Employment minister says real impact of tariffs on job cuts currently 'difficult to assess'
Brussels is considering a major overhaul of farm subsidies
Plastic ketchup sachets and nets on fruit to be banned
Refill stations and reusable containers are set to become more commonplace.
Supermarkets say they've started work to ensure they're ready to comply.
Donald Trump says EU to face a 30% tariff from 1 August
Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet with the US ambassador to Ireland on Monday.
Irish MEPs say Kaja Kallas's position is untenable after Commissioner strikes aid deal with Israel
Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty said the Commissioner’s statement was deeply one-side “as usual”.
TikTok under investigation over claims it misled Ireland's data regulator
EU will not ban trade with Israel and will instead work with Netanyahu to increase aid into Gaza
Three Fianna Fáil MEPs will not support censure vote of Ursula von der Leyen, with one abstaining
Trump says pharma tariffs could be 'like 200%', as Tánaiste expresses concern for sector
Taoiseach 'hopeful' EU can reach a trade deal with US after update from von der Leyen
Von der Leyen slams no-confidence motion as move from 'the oldest playbook of extremists'
Donald Trump to send 'tariff letters' to countries from today
EU Commission President Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote next week
Biggest-ever Budapest Pride march defies Viktor Orbán's attempted ban on parade
EU may end up cutting services and asking Ireland for more cash to settle a €30bn Covid bill
Ireland joins EU defence initiative as countries across the bloc rearm
Hungary is setting ‘political trap’ for EU with Pride ban, says Leo Varadkar
Will EU take action against Israel? Taoiseach says it’s a stain on bloc if they don’t
Fintan Drury: Von der Leyen's unwavering support of Israel is proving disastrous
Fintan Drury
Sinn Féin MEP calls on EU commissioner to withdraw 'deeply inaccurate' remarks about Ireland
EU court adviser backs record €4.1 billion fine on Google for anti-competitive practices
Irish embassies contact passport holders in Israel and Iran as evacuation plans considered
It's (almost) all housing as emergency RPZ laws sent to Cabinet with two other housing memos
Debunked: No, the majority of Irish people are not 'dissatisfied' with the EU’s direction
Last month was the second warmest May on record
Poles go to the polls as voting in tight presidential election gets underway
'Love nonetheless': EU's top diplomat says Trump's 'tough love' on defence better than nothing
'Wait and see': Taoiseach says Trump's extension on tariff threat could stifle economic growth
Donald Trump says he wants a 50% tariff on EU goods from 1 June
Israeli foreign minister blames 'incitement' by European leaders for murder of US embassy workers
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
Orbán tells Martin not to ruin Ireland-Hungary 'love story' after Taoiseach's critical remarks
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine