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# EU

Government urged to prevent ‘crazy’ deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters
Last week
10th March 2024 - 16th March 2024
Ireland set to defend itself in case over failure to protect peat bogs from turf cutting
Ireland fined €4.5m by EU court for persistent delays in implementing updated telecoms rules
Varadkar 'supports' proposal that could see asylum seekers deported to countries in North Africa
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
EU parliament approves 'historic' and wide-ranging new rules on AI
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
EU Commission recommends opening membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina
American foreign minister Blinken pledges $133 million in aid to Haiti as crisis worsening
This month
March 2024
EU fines Apple €1.8 billion over 'abusive' App Store rules for music streaming app developers
Last month
February 2024
Irish travel ban for Israeli settlers likely, as disagreement remains at EU level
Navalny's widow to meet EU ministers, Tánaiste says his death gives extra impetus to back Ukraine
Ireland and Spain ask for urgent review of EU's trade deal with Israel amid 'grave' Rafah threat
In a letter sent to the European Commission president, Varadkar also called for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’.
Recovering heat from shower water and 3D printed homes: the future of house building in Ireland
EU agrees on complicated new spending rules decried by Left as tool for austerity
EU Commission warns Ireland must tackle online terrorist content
EU agrees on first law that combats violence against women
EU Commission proposes 90% cut to emissions by 2040
Irish farmers take part in show of solidarity with tractor protests taking place across Europe
'You reap what you sow': At the scene of the farmers' protest that shut down Brussels city centre
Smoke filled the air as farmers burned bales, as well as tires and wooden pallets.
January
January 2024
Ireland found guilty of failing to ensure safe drinking water by EU court
Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Northern Ireland MP seeks nomination for EU election in Midlands North West
Gaza death toll nears 25,000 as Netanyahu rejects calls for Palestinian state
Gaza’s health ministry said 93 people had been killed overnight, including 16 in a strike on a house in the southern city of Rafah.
Eco-friendly or eco-fake? New EU law will ban misleading environmental claims on products
EU chief says Ukraine needs 'predictable financing' as questions swirl over future support
EU shuts legal case after Ireland finally submits years-late climate plan - but it's still unfinished
Isolation in Norwegian prison making mass murderer Breivik 'depressed', says lawyer
EU Council President Michel to stand down in July in surprise move
Last year
2023
Viktor Orban, Gaza, and an EU-wide definition of rape: Irish MEPs' top concerns going into 2024
Ireland bottom of EU table for use of renewables last year
Former EU Commission president Jacques Delors has died aged 98
EU pays final tranche of Ukraine support, leaving country without European finance as of next month
EU deal to reform asylum laws described as 'cruel' and 'catastrophic' by aid groups
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X over disinformation related to 7 October Hamas attack
EU Council ends without call for Gaza ceasefire as Taoiseach says bloc must 'insist on two-state solution'
Explainer: Why did Hungary block the EU's €50 billion funding package to Ukraine?
Threads, Meta's rival to Elon Musk's X, now available in Ireland
Poland's pro-EU Tusk wins parliament backing to return as premier
Debunked: Currys say ‘mystery box’ posts on social media are a scam