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Brussels

Last week
14th September 2025 - 20th September 2025
UN warns climate change causing havoc with global water cycle as EU to settle on emissions plan
This month
September 2025
From promising to 'pathetic': What Irish MEPs made of Von der Leyen's more strident stance on Gaza
Von der Leyen warns Israel famine cannot be 'weapon of war' in major EU speech
The President of the European Commission stopped short of calling Israel’s assaults on Gaza genocide in what has been her strongest statements so far on the issue.
Ursula von der Leyen prepares for State of the Union speech, as MEPs say she's 'losing the room'
Pressure is mounting and divisions deepening over Gaza, tariffs and trade as the President of the European Commission makes her set-piece address.
Last month
August 2025
EU Commission President Von der Leyen may face second no-confidence vote
'Is mise, le meas': Commissioner writes to Sinn Féin MEP over 'inaccurate' Ireland remarks
This year
2025
Tomorrowland main stage goes up in flames two days before music festival kickoff
EU says it could target €72 billion worth of US goods if tariff talks with Washington fail
Brussels is considering a major overhaul of farm subsidies
Three Fianna Fáil MEPs will not support censure vote of Ursula von der Leyen, with one abstaining
Cynthia Ní Mhúrchú dampens presidential speculation as Fianna Fáil nomination race hots up
European leaders delay action to suspend trade with Israel
EU summit: Viktor Orbán insists 95% of Hungarians don't want Ukraine in the bloc
Bill Gates says it's up to Europe to help the developing world after US pulls out of aid deals
Sinn Féin MEP has not received apology she demanded from Commissioner over Ireland remarks
EU's 'inaction' slammed after it found ‘indications’ Israeli actions in Gaza breach trade deal
Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
EU release plans for defence spend increase including loans but unknown if Ireland will benefit
Several people arrested in Brussels following raids over alleged corruption within European Parliament
Explainer: How might the EU respond to Trump's potential trade war?
'Shocking' report finds taxpayer-funded EU aid for Africa not properly tracked and unsustainable
Belgian police launch manhunt for gunmen after shooting near Brussels underground
UK marks five years since Brexit as polling shows majority thinks leaving EU was a mistake
Last year
2024
Taoiseach among EU leaders to agree for continued support for Ukraine ahead of Trump presidency
EU sending envoy to speak to new Syrian government in Damascus
'Ming' Flanagan says there are 'serious trust' issues over safeguards in Mercosur trade deal
Feuding European political groups strike deal to back new EU Commission
Michael McGrath takes aim at dynamic pricing during 'intense' three-hour grilling by MEPs
McGrath acknowledged there was a “big debate” in Ireland on ticket pricing since the sale of Oasis tickets in August.
EU should not rush into 'stupid' Rwanda-style deportation plans, Taoiseach says
Taoiseach 'not here for confrontation' but indicates Ireland will act on Israeli trade without EU
EU countries must 'sacrifice' their relationships and reliances on multinationals - ex-Italy PM
Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week
Friends with benefits? Ireland moves closer to NATO as alliance looks to protect Atlantic flank
This week The Journal travelled to Brussels for briefings and meetings with sources at NATO and other organisations.
Martin bans Israel from bidding on State defence contracts and issues support for EU sanctions
Fine Gael MEPs want Hungary to be blocked from voting in the EU
EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as European Commission president
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to deliver weapons as security agreement finalised in Brussels