France and Sweden push to increase EU tariffs on goods from illegal Israeli settlements
Divisive debate inside EU about sanctioning Israel for ‘grave’ human rights abuses begins again
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The Irish Times view on artificial intelligence: self-regulation is a dangerous myth
Many believe the risks associated with AI far outweigh those of an unregulated financial sector
Hungary’s €10bn use-it-or-lose it EU challenge
Fast approaching deadline to tap EU cash will be an early test of Péter Magyar’s incoming administration
As EU leaders beat a path to Beijing, their tone shifts
Spain’s primer minister Pedro Sánchez resisted trumpeting the superiority of liberal democracy and European values during a visit this week
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe?
Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhere
‘Even the best-case scenario is bad’: EU chief warns of higher gas prices ‘for years’
Supplies of diesel and jet fuel may come under pressure if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, European energy commissioner fears
No ‘irreparable damage’ to US-Ireland relations, says US ambassador to EU
‘You don’t have to agree with President Trump on everything,’ says Andrew Puzder
Hungary after Orbán: the daunting work of dismantling a captured state
The country has become beholden to former premier’s oligarchs and Russian interests, experts warn
How other countries are responding to surging oil prices - and why Spain is in a good position
From France to the UK, governments across the globe are scrambling to take a range of measures to cushion consumers from increasing energy costs
Law does not appear to give Minister power to direct review of media coverage of protests
Seeking to direct the holding of such a review would be contrary to spirit of European law, according to academic
The Irish Times view on Hungary’s election result: end of a dark era
The Viktor Orbán experiment celebrated by strongmen and populists has failed
Viktor Orbán’s veto power paralysed the EU. His election loss is good news in Brussels
Election defeat ends year of paralysis, where Hungary blocked EU support for Ukraine and other key foreign‑policy decisions
Viktor Orban concedes defeat in Hungarian election as opposition heads for landslide win
Peter Magyar’s Tisza party projected to win 138 out of 199 seats, a two-thirds majority that would enable it to change the constitution
Will farmers now also stand in solidarity with PAYE workers?
If we are serious about fairness, then this imbalance deserves scrutiny
Elections in Hungary: Putin’s poodle Viktor Orbán is a disgrace
If Orbán wins and continues to act as he has been doing, EU membership should be suspended
Does Ireland need another public holiday?
State has fewer than European average of 12 but more than near neighbours, who only have eight
Orbán makes last-ditch appeal to voters as Hungary prepares for pivotal elections
Polls show opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar heading for landslide victory but outcome remains uncertain
Ireland’s largest carbon polluters reduced emissions in 2025 - apart from two sectors
Rises contrast with overall drop in emissions from manufacturing and power sectors
The Irish Times view on the Hungarian election: Orbán on the precipice
Should he be defeated, it will be the most significant setback for the populist right in years
Orban re-election would force a rethink of how EU takes decisions
Outcome of viciously fought election in Budapest has big implications for the EU’s foreign policymaking
Poland is an EU success story. So, why is it facing growing calls for ‘Polexit’?
Country’s future in the bloc becoming the key theme in power struggle between Donald Tusk’s centrist coalition and hard-right populists
Can JD Vance save Viktor Orbán from electoral defeat?
Hungary’s far-right prime minister faces his toughest challenge yet – and the Trump administration is going all in to save him
Attacks on undersea cables could cut off Ireland from global internet, Government warned
Concerns over threat to key infrastructure raised in private submissions by Government departments and State agencies
‘It’s not Top Gun’: Irish Air Corps pilots to receive ‘dogfighting’ combat training
Organisation has lost the ability to conduct in-house combat training due to departures of trained pilots
Iran war shows UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties, Keir Starmer says
Comments come as US-UK relations are increasingly strained over Middle East
How Ireland performs within the EU in the screening, prevention and treatment of cancer
Our cancer mortality rates are still 5.4 per cent higher than the EU average but have improved significantly in recent years
Ending of EU nature funding will be ‘deeply regressive’ for Irish conservation
Oireachtas committee challenges EU plan to end scheme through which Ireland has secured over €200m in investment
Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds
Mairead McGuinness will be paid fees as EU special envoy for religious freedom
European Commission not explicit on how much one-time Áras hopeful is expected to be paid
Mairead McGuinness appointed EU’s special envoy on religious freedom
Former European commissioner’s new role includes raising awareness about religious discrimination outside the EU
‘Significant role’ of Aughinish Alumina for civilian use must be considered in further Russian sanctions
Helen McEntee says 20th package of sanctions under discussion over Ukraine war; Limerick plant under pressure over weaponry links
How Irish wool became cool: from Rathlin Island rope to JW Anderson’s Wicklow yarn
‘Forty kilos of our wool were tested by JW Anderson’s team, and Jonathan loved it’
‘You should freak out’: Brussels grapples with warnings from the AI frontier
Brussels regulators get expert help to watch for any hint of tech companies ‘losing control’ of their own artificial intelligence
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