Valdis Dombrovskis

Agreement is positive for Irish exports that got caught up in the fallout of aircraft dispute

Britain keeps fuelling Brexit tensions while France and Germany less tough on China

Fresh formula would significantly erode corporate tax base

Bourbon whiskey and Harley Davidson motorbikes spared form doubling of duties

Trade commissioner says bloc will adopt ‘calm but firm’ approach with UK

Rare address to European Council reflects fresh start to ties, but vaccine tensions remain

‘We are all facing the same pandemic and the third wave makes co-operation ... even more important’

European Commission asks firm to explain origin and intended destination of stockpile

Boost for Kerrygold and Baileys as US tariffs lifted

EU Commission expects Irish GDP to grow by 3.4% in 2021 and marginally faster in 2022

Commission president says contract undermines AstraZeneca position on supplies from UK

Agreement could dash Biden’s hopes of putting co-ordinated pressure on Beijing

EU proposals criticised by consumer group for being ‘against interests of borrowers’

High hopes for reset in trade relations once Biden takes office and review of levies on Irish products including Kerrygold and Baileys

Brussels calls for final settlement to 16-year aircraft dispute

Brussels broadens search for extra powers to curb power of digital platforms

Fine Gael MEP nominated for role following Hogan resignation over Golfgate scandal

Commissioner designate’s suitability for financial services role to come under scrutiny

We are learning that a pandemic, along with a week, is a long time in politics

Irish nominee faces vote in the European Parliament after scrutiny by MEPs

Trade deal will be a failure on sustainability grounds, international researchers find

The Irish nominee’s appointment is unlikely to be blocked by MEPs, although she must attend tough hearings to consider her experience for the job

Former Latvian PM succeeds Phil Hogan

Valdis Dombrovskis says issue of digital services taxation must be properly addressed

Ursula von der Leyen asks the Government to suggest a man and a woman as candidates

Changes to Brussels regulations expected to delay process of awarding equivalence

Fiscal rules suspension shakes up ideas of post-Covid responsibility and growth

First use of treaty article to bypass taxation veto is among the proposals

European Commission predicts economic damage from coronavirus to be worse than expected

Some EU member states would regret loss of a man seen as bulwark against protectionism

Paris and Berlin move will bolster bloc weakened by division and rule of law issues

Commission tables mix of grants and loans as member states urged to forge consensus

Fine Gael MEP says the EU should not allow rating agencies to ‘unleash panic in the financial markets’

European finance ministers give green light to plan for 10-year credit lines

Existing EU funds to be redirected to companies in greatest need

Change of tack deemed a breakthrough by French finance minister

To access fund, EU states must prepare plans for transition and furnish details of actions

State one of nine to be found fully compliant with its Stability and Growth Pact obligations

Permit part of preparation for Britiain crashing out of EU

Renominated commissioners include Phil Hogan and his expectation of trade portfolio