US supreme court has struck down Trump tariffs. What happens now?
Trump announced on Saturday that he will increase the rate of a new global tariff to 15 per cent
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Social media firms yet to sign up to age-verification pilot
Lack of agreement likely to raise questions about plans to limit access to such sites for under-16s
Government failing to consider how key policies are damaging climate, says UN expert
Plans for LNG, Dublin Airport passenger cap and data-centre expansion ‘need scrutiny’
What are the latest developments with proposed new social media laws?
Government has already announced trial of ‘digital wallet’ age verification mechanism for accessing platforms
Trump announces new 10% global tariff, as he criticises US supreme court members over ruling
Court ruling striking down tariffs jeopardises key power in delivering White House economic plan
Trump orders new global tariff, amid fears Ireland’s pharma sector could be in firing line
Any pivot in the US president’s tariff focus could have serious implications for Ireland
Hungary blocks €90bn EU loan to Ukraine days before war anniversary
Loan was agreed in December by EU leaders as a lifeline for Kyiv
From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump
Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments
Government approach to tricky debates around defence, Big Tech and US relations will be closely watched during EU presidency
Scrutiny of EU laws should be scrutinised
The skewering of specialist committee examination is not administrative efficiency; it is the creation of a democratic deficit
Social media ban not a ‘logical starting point’ for wellbeing of young people, academics say
Government says it will consult ‘like-minded countries’ and EU on measures for children’s use of platforms
We should not allow ourselves to be bullied into a military union
Our duty to protect Irish national security does not extend to assuming responsibility for the defence of Europe
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban
‘Digital wallet’ for age verification to be trialled as online safety becomes priority for EU presidency
How Irish electronic components are ending up in Russian attack drones bombarding Ukraine
An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones
Meta urges Ireland to block planned EU law targeting addictive social media features
The tech giant included the proposal in a submission to the Government on Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency
Russian ambassador says McEntee proposal to board sanctioned vessels is ‘piracy’
Minister for Defence says such a move would be ‘deterrent’ as vessels increasingly enter Irish economic waters
EU investigates Shein for sale of childlike sex dolls
EU probes platform for sales tactics and offering illegal products
Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’
Europe and US have targeted more than 600 ‘shadow fleet’ vessels with sanctions
Europe swaps an energy dependency on Russia for one on the US
Donald Trump could use gas-export controls or emergency powers to halt or reduce sales to Europe
We need to prepare now for the digital battlefield of the future
State sovereignty is no longer determined solely by military strength
Only solution to Trump is deeper EU integration, Letta says
Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta says Europe must move to one integrated market if it wants to compete with US and China
Poland divided over relations with Trump administration
Marco Rubio praises Trump-friendly leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, while Warsaw wrestles with internal tensions over US ties
Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms
Trump’s backing of Israel in war in Gaza cited by Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as reason for boycott
A new savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: Here’s what we know so far
Simon Harris has pledged a new savings strategy. But what will it mean for Irish savers?
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Healthcare workers with Long Covid feel ‘abandoned’ as special payment ends
More than 120 staff were receiving financial support intended to cover pay before it was discontinued last December
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of ‘strong opposition’ from industry over vapes and pouches
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club
We can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this week
Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
A small German state’s quiet revolt against Microsoft – and what it means for Europe
How Schleswig-Holstein is challenging big tech dominance and redefining digital sovereignty
‘Buy European’, reforms, trade deals: How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy
EU leaders met this week to talk about reversing a trend that spells trouble for the union
Europe’s wary leaders to meet Trump officials at Munich Security Conference
Despite global disquiet and disorder, there is quiet confidence among some European representatives
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