Security in Europe ‘a key focus’ for Ireland’s EU presidency, says Taoiseach in Berlin
Micheál Martin and Friedrich Merz discuss impact of rising energy prices and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine
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Middle East on brink again as Iran rejects ceasefire plan
Trump warns ‘entire country can be taken out in one night and that night might be tomorrow’
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?
Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on Thursday
The Irish Times view on Ursula von der Leyen: overstepping her brief
Member states will not be reassured nor reform facilitated by a go-it-alone commission president
Defence Forces to acquire mobile air traffic control tower for emergencies during EU presidency
Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits
Micheál Martin’s musings on European getaway are interrupted by bus stops and prisons
Taoiseach had one foot on plane to informal EU summit as TDs railed on grassroots issues
Fast-tracking Ukraine: why Europe is wary of bending rules for EU entry
Behind public words of support, national governments have concerns such as corruption, the impact on agriculture and freedom of movement
Trump seems to blink first ahead of high-stakes EU summit
What unfolds over the coming days and weeks could still well define the transatlantic relationship for years to come
Irish language to have equal status with English during Irish EU presidency
Government says critical information will be published simultaneously in Irish and English where feasible
Hungary grants asylum to former Polish minister amid abuse of power investigation
Zbigniew Ziobro allegedly ran criminal group and abused his position through misuse of resources from fund for victims of crime
Ireland’s EU presidency set to cost State more than €293m
An Garda Síochána allocated €125m which is expected to go towards increased security and operational costs
Why does Trump hate Europe?
A new security strategy influenced by Maga ideology has Ireland in its sights
European Council president makes a courtesy call as buzz about drones continues
Ibec urges increase in defence and security spending to safeguard business
Drone sighting during Zelenskiy visit example of Russia’s hybrid attacks, says EU Council President
Taoiseach says incident fits in with ‘pattern’ of similar disruption in across Continent
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