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# MEPs

Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Political row over Von der Leyen vote as Fianna Fáil MEPs rule out their support
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
Updated 16 Jul
19.6k
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Von der Leyen, Ukraine and picking your patch: What's in store for Ireland's MEPs on Week One?
A number of important ceremonial and procedural votes are taking place in France this week which will determine the direction of this new Parliament.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
16 Jul
4.0k
This month
July 2024
Two new Irish MEPs to join Renew group ahead of von der Leyen vote this month
2 Jul
23.9k
16
Last month
June 2024
Energy, Housing, International Relations: What do our new MEPs hope to achieve in Europe?
24 Jun
3.8k
18
FF MEPs to stick to position on von der Leyen as Martin says he'll 'engage' with them on vote
18 Jun
11.8k
Opinion: Right-wing politicians will see that slating the system is easier than working within it
Larry Donnelly
15 Jun
10.6k
36
The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results?
8 Jun
45.7k
53
This year
2024
The Candidate: Everything you need to know about the EU elections Dublin constituency
31 May
5.5k
Irish European Parliament staff among those with passports leaked in major data breach
23 May
20.5k
11
Teachers, politicians and journalists - what experts say is needed to teach public about the EU
19 May
7.6k
45
Farming, wine and stocks in Ryanair, Barry's Tea and Glanbia - all the side gigs of Irish MEPs
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
11 May
13.6k
Explainer: How to register to vote in the upcoming European and local elections
7 Apr
10.2k
18
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
10.5k
45
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
15.2k
56
Barry Andrews: Watch as Russia interferes with European politics ahead of the elections
Barry Andrews
20 Mar
9.9k
Nature restoration law reveals cracks and divisions in Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
2 Mar
11.6k
Up to 8 former Irish MEPs taking legal action against European Parliament over cuts to their pensions
The Journal contacted all MEPs who have previously been identified as recipients of the fund.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
1 Mar
19.4k
Irish MEPs cite Catalan solidarity as reason for opposing resolution on Russian interference
8 Feb
17.2k
41
EU agrees on first law that combats violence against women
6 Feb
5.2k
Unethical but legal: All the things MEPs can get away with
What is legal is not always ethical.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
31 Jan
11.2k
RELATED
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
31 Jan
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
In December 2022, police found €900,000 in alleged bribe cash stuffed in bags at the EU Parliament’s Vice President Eva Kaili’s home. How could corruption of such scale happen at the heart of the EU? Was this just one isolated incident or the tip of the iceberg?
Data collected by The Journal, Noteworthy and other European media partners reveals 3% of MEPs have been convicted by a court.
The months-long investigation unearthed 253 previously reported blemishes.
The most serious cases related to 45 corruption incidents and 44 events relating to fraud and theft.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
31 Jan
17.4k
Families affected by the mica scandal escalate crisis to European Commission
23 Jan
9.7k
63
MEPs take first steps to greenlight potentially €1 trillion retrofitting plan
15 Jan
37.1k
34
Irish MEPs say Ireland should have supported South Africa's genocide case against Israel
12 Jan
11.9k
Last year
2023
TD Barry Cowen and MEP Mick Wallace will run for European Parliament next year
28 Nov 2023
19.4k
125
Barry Andrews: Today's Electoral Commission announcement was an own goal
Barry Andrews
20 Nov 2023
13.3k
42
Delegation from the European Parliament arrives in Ireland to investigate the Mica scandal
30 Oct 2023
17.1k
51
Irish MEPs highlight the importance of cash as digital Euro plans advance
30 Oct 2023
31.1k
The EU plan to increase the energy rating of all buildings could cost up to €1 trillion
27 Oct 2023
18.3k
84
Fianna Fáil MEPs expect 'a big shift to the right' in the upcoming elections, pushing them out
25 Oct 2023
21.3k
'Battle of flags doesn't help’: Irish politicians condemn Israeli flag on EU Commission building
9 Oct 2023
36.7k
Public asked to give views on which part of the country should get another MEP seat
29 Sep 2023
10.9k
128
Ireland gains one additional seat for upcoming European Parliament elections
13 Sep 2023
13.3k
42
EU Parliament backs plan to give extra MEP seat to Ireland
15 Jun 2023
12.0k
49
All time
Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Emma DeSouza
15 Dec 2022
14.3k
1
The EU and You: What's working, not working and what we don't understand
30 Jun 2022
7.0k
5
The Big MEP Questionnaire: What do our Irish MEPs think of the EU?
26 Jun 2022
21.1k
38
Mick Wallace says sending arms to Ukraine is 'madness' as he defends vote against EU motion
2 Mar 2022
63.4k
104
Irish MEPs criticise Poland for pushing migrants back at new border wall with Belarus
9 Sep 2021
28.2k
55
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
Updated 22 Dec 2020
35.3k
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