EU politicians at summit in Brussels go step further than previous pressure for 'humanitarian pause' in conflict
European Council
European Council summit discusses contentious proposal to create single market for capital, drawing opposition from Ireland and other countries
Fianna Fáil meeting hears call for Ireland to designate more countries as safe countries of origin under international protection legislation in order to reduce asylum application numbers
Simon Harris will find that the meeting involves high politics, or ‘senior hurling’ in Irish political vernacular
EU leaders say they will take further sanctions against Iran following the country’s recent strikes on Israel
European Council meeting will be the Taoiseach’s chance to make a favourable first impression and build relationships with other EU leaders
Rise of hate speech, AI and climate crisis among significant challenges faced, new Council of Europe commissioner says
Suddenly, the Taoiseach seems tired of it all. Tired of Brussels, even
European Council president’s U-turn means he will not have to step down before end of his mandate in December
Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath have all been the subject of job speculation but any departures would deal a severe blow to the Coalition
European Council president Charles Michel’s decision to step down prompts speculation Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin may be considered for role
Unconscionable move by Ursula von der Leyen and European Commission to unblock €10.2bn in EU funding for Hungary is single worst decision by any commission
Varadkar says ‘no point’ in coming up with compromise language on ‘pauses’ if unanimity could not be found
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