‘We need a big bang’: The defence industry’s push to shape Europe’s military rearmament
Internal documents show defence firms sought €100bn EU fund to shore up Europe’s security
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EU proposes defence projects to counter drones and protect eastern border
Defences against Russia must be improved, says Kaja Kallas
US says ‘European-led’ Nato must deter Russia and aid Ukraine
Pete Hegseth indicated US would ‘impose costs’ on Russia if Ukraine war does not end
Ireland has ‘individually tailored plan with Nato’ on sub-sea, cyber security
Taoiseach raises ‘need to get over any squeamishness’ about EU security in current times
EU looks to play bigger role in tackling housing crisis
Addressing Europe’s housing problem will help keep populists from power, EU commissioner says
What to focus on at college open days
Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport
Catherine Connolly confirms she used parliamentary allowance on trip to Syria in 2018
Humphreys ‘sorry’ if mother of hit-and-run victim feels she did not do enough for family; Connolly says former prisoner she employed in Dáil was recommended by Éamon Ó’Cuív
Catherine Connolly confirms voting against European referendums
Heather Humphreys says ministerial roles prohibited her from interceding in Shane O’Farrell case
Perception of EU as bystander in Gaza war has badly damaged its reputation
Internal divisions stopped EU from putting any real pressure on Israel
US construction giant was consulted on national children’s hospital ‘problems’
Irish-American Gilbane Building Company among largest healthcare contractors in United States
Questions about Ireland’s neutrality on the ballot in this election
Voters will not just be choosing between two candidates; they will opt for one of two divergent positions on foreign policy and defence
The Irish Times view on the transatlantic tech battle: Ireland on the front line
As a sovereign state and member of the EU, the country must preserve its own right to regulate
Eurosceptics and Russia hail Czech tycoon’s election win as blow to Brussels and Kyiv
Trump admirer Andrej Babis insists ‘Czechs first’ approach is also ‘pro-European and pro-Nato'
Greener vessels will lead to higher fares and could hurt passenger numbers, Brittany Ferries says
With rising passenger and freight numbers, the French company is looking to an electric future
Talking shop seen as a building block for states with EU ambitions
Denmark provides strong support for Ukraine at summit bringing together wider group of European leaders
Czech billionaire’s expected election win could rattle EU and Ukraine
Tycoon Andrej Babis’s populist Ano party may seek far-right help to form ruling majority
EU leaders huddle in Copenhagen amid growing threat from Russia
Summit hears talk of a ‘drone wall’ to secure EU’s eastern frontier against Russian incursions
The Irish Times view on the EU summit: Europe’s hybrid war with Russia
As well as shoring up support for Ukraine, leaders are being forced to focus on protecting EU borders
Europe is facing ‘most dangerous situation’ since second World War, Copenhagen summit hears
EU summit in Copenhagen hears French president Emmanuel Macron say Russia is ‘testing’ Europe
How the banking system became the main front in the new cold war
Ireland is in a delicate spot: anchored by Europe, dependent on US rails. If global finance splinters, we’re caught in the middle
EU pledges to spend €2bn on drones for Ukraine
Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators
The Irish Times view on Moldova’s election: a tilt towards the EU
The symbolic importance of this result outweighs the country’s size
The tariffs the EU inflicts on itself: Extreme heat, floods, pollution and ill-health
Bloc’s environment agency flags concerns over water stress, unhealthy soils and pollution
Trinity provost links rise in applications from US students to altered political landscape
Ireland has ‘greatest academic freedom at the moment’ and ‘bright, curious people’ are coming, says Linda Doyle
Moldova faces key parliamentary election, with EU bid at stake
Authorities allege widespread Russian interference has destabilised sentiment
Ireland and the world must do megaprojects better
A megaproject is a large-scale, complex and often transformative venture, typically costing $1bn or more
Phil Hogan’s consultancy firm earned €1m last year for Brussels work, filings show
Former EU commissioner lists JP Morgan, Enfer labs, Visa and Dutch semiconductor manufacturer among clients
‘It’s time to turn off the tap’: EU proposes new energy sanctions on Russia
Plan may increase European energy dependency on US
Garda and DPP welcome tougher people-smuggling rules
New legislation makes it easier for authorities to prosecute gangs illegally bringing people into the State
Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security
Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace at weekend
Moldova flooded with deep fakes and disinformation as voters face stark choice between east and west
Ukraine’s neighbour faces a choice between Moscow or a future in Brussels amid a ‘war for minds’
Microsoft avoids EU fine after competition probe
US tech group faced scrutiny over bundling of Teams and Office products
Russia says it had not planned to hit any targets in Poland amid condemnation of drone incident
Polish PM Donald Tusk condemns ‘large-scale provocation’ by Russia
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst
Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future
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