Cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel is the wrong approach, EU commissioner warns
China racing towards becoming an ‘electro-state’ while European green transition stagnating, energy commissioner warns
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As the world contests workers’ rights, Europe holds firm
Historically, the most prominent and regulated risks to workers have been visible, but recent heatwaves show risk comes in all forms
After years of legislative bloat, EU competitiveness is back centre stage
The EU Commission’s Competitiveness Compass was launched last year to build strategic independence and boost economic security
Dublin firm can market drug in most of Europe following Dutch firm’s failed injunction bid
Medicine called Neoatricon is used to treat low blood pressure
A new EU member? Don’t plan the welcome party just yet
Europe letter: Failing to follow through on membership promise to EU candidate countries would be propaganda gift for Putin
EU continues to disgrace itself by failing Palestine
Delaying tactics are facilitating trade with Israel
TCD launches new EU-wide project aiming to boost public confidence in drone services
Manna is listed among partners in the project who will provide demonstrations of how their drone services work
Department of Justice accused Government of ‘knowingly under-resourcing’ EU presidency budget
Department of Justice said Government was ‘knowingly under-resourcing’ EU presidency budget, internal emails show
Alumina ‘may very well’ be on next list of sanctioned exports to Russia, Minister says
Mayor John Moran asks Government to make sure ‘voices of Limerick’ heard when future of Aughinish Alumina plant discussed
‘Jesus. He really is a tosser,’ Mary Lou said in a loud stage whisper
Micheál and Mary Lou are never going to be best buddies – but even by their fractious standards, the Sinn Féin leader surpassed herself
EU presidency is a double-edged sword for the Government
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency
Technology uses AI to gauge threats and can capture rogue drones and bring them to ground
Proposed EU options to sanction Israeli settlements include ‘partial or total’ trade ban
Confidential paper tabled by European Commission sets out possibilities for cutting trade coming from occupied Palestinian territories
Call for ‘mobile’ slaughterhouses to guard against crisis on Europe’s eastern border
European agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen says cutting farming subsidies in EU budget would be ‘wrong’
Ireland’s EU presidency is a far cry from 1990s - when visitors got a trad CD and bottle of whiskey
Europe Letter: Newer EU member states feel keen pressure to impress when playing host
Irish in the EU: ‘The Italians enjoy life and savour what it has to offer’
Ireland could learn lessons from the adopted homes of its citizens
Ireland has ‘no immediate plans’ to set up asylum seeker return hubs outside EU – Taoiseach
Netherlands, Denmark and Italy seeking Brussels approval for deportation facilities in Africa or western Balkans
‘We’re only half doing nightlife in Ireland’: campaigners call for reforms to move forward
Many await longer opening hours and other reforms, but concerns surround growth in alcohol availability
No additional child benefit payment to tackle poverty in Budget 2027
Minister for Social Protection indicates ‘priority for this budget is a cost-of-disability payment’
Community healthcare waiting lists; smuggling of wood soaked in liquid cocaine; and JD Sports gift cards reissued
Early Edition with Andrew McNair
Ireland’s commitment to EU climate action under scrutiny during presidency of bloc
Campaigners urge Government to hold firm against pressures to ease environmental rules on industry
The Irish Times view on the EU and China: negotiations need to yield results
Recent job losses at manufacturers such as Volkswagen have increased tensions
The Dublin-based chauffeur firm driving great and good around during EU presidency
Irish pessimism on EU rises at wrong time; €5m on offer for Oireachtas creche operator; MEP seeks relief for fleeced farmers
Ireland’s EU membership story a compelling argument for expanding union, von der Leyen says
Taoiseach says Ireland could not ‘morally’ deny other countries the chance at EU membership
No Queen Elizabeth moment for Ursula von der Leyen in Cork’s English Market
Gathering of Irish Cabinet and EU commissioners at UCC on Friday had the feel of a corporate away day
Late wings and a prayer: compensation hopes take off as flight is delayed
I started to enjoy watching the clock tick towards a possible payout under European Union rules
The Irish Times view on the new customs charge: Europe’s tax on tat
Cheap does not mean costless, and borderless does not mean consequence-free
New €3 charge means online shopping is now a lot more expensive
From July 1st, an order of three items from outside the EU will become at least €9 more expensive
‘She’s tough’: Low-profile operator becomes Ireland’s most important diplomat for the next six months
Aingeal O’Donoghue, Ireland’s top diplomat in Brussels, is a tough negotiator who ‘doesn’t suffer fools’ and has heaps of experience in EU-politicking
Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency
This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s EU presidency: more horse-trading than high politics
Intergovernmental bargaining makes up much of the EU’s activity
Families will be ‘aghast’ at phased withdrawal of fuel tax cuts, Sinn Féin says
Cabinet has agreed to begin gradual reduction of reliefs, worth 32 cent on litre of diesel and 27 cent on petrol, from September 1st
The Irish Times view on Trump’s new tariff threat: this time it’s digital
Previous experience shows that many of his threats are never followed up
Measures ‘in place’ to ensure Irish safety during EU presidency, says Minister for Defence
Helen McEntee acknowledges no country is immune to threats but years of planning has taken place
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