‘Who’s your daddy’: Mark Rutte torches his reputation to keep Trump engaged in Nato
The Dutch politician’s strategy has been to heap public praise on the US president. It has been cringe-inducing at times
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Grim warning on gas prices, Taoiseach under pressure, and broke Floyd Mayweather
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan: Why does Ireland have the most expensive electricity prices?
Three years of war in Sudan has failed to persuade international community to act
There are now 33 million people who need humanitarian assistance
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
International Protection Bill passed in Dáil vote after three-hour debate
Most significant reform of immigration law in State’s history passed and now goes to President
Viktor Orbán stifled the press at home and cultivated media friends abroad
He showed how the international illiberal right could survive inside a liberal democratic alliance
Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary, after election win
Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor Orban
Irishman Anthony Whelan appointed to senior job in European Commission
Former adviser of Ursula von der Leyen secures position running commission’s competition department
EU needs to rein in Hungary expectations after Viktor Orbán’s election defeat
Election victor Peter Magyar opposes accelerating Kyiv’s EU admission and rejects the migration and asylum pact
Orbanomics failure costs Hungary’s strongman his grip on power
Viktor Orban’s economic model has been a disaster, making Hungary far poorer than it would be otherwise
Faced with an untrustworthy US, Europe must make bold diplomatic moves
Worldview: European elites are ill-prepared for this scale of change in their relations with the US
Nato split over US access to European bases
Deepening rift within Nato fuels fears Trump could use Iran war as pretext to scale back US commitment to Europe’s defence
Calling in the Defence Forces against fuel protesters is a huge strategic error
By sending in the army to move tractors, the Government has proved every sceptic of increased defence spending right
‘Russia is a threat to everyone’: Moldovan president on election interference and EU aspirations
Maia Sandu met Taoiseach and President during visit to Dublin on Wednesday
EU states warned extremists could take advantage of war in Iran to cross into Europe
Continental governments anxious about surge in refugees fleeing escalating conflict in Middle East
Brussels banking rules could hit lenders and UK-EU ‘reset’
Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged
Trump is hastening Britain’s return to the EU
Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels
Frustration over delay to pay transparency that could level playing field for job applicants
Ibec claims EU directive to provide salary information to job applicants and workers has wide support from business
Believe it or not, few EU countries are offering more relief on energy costs than Ireland
The Government announced a €250m package to lower fuel costs and extend fuel allowance payments for four weeks
Ministers warned of delays in writing EU rules into law as presidency approaches
Correspondence shows Government keen to avoid getting rap on the knuckles from Brussels
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Easter eggs stay pricey even as cocoa prices plunge
Makers try to recoup losses after margins were squeezed by spike in price of raw ingredient
Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanol
Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’
Ukraine ‘to be among priorities of Ireland’s EU presidency’
Helen McEntee to visit Kyiv on Wednesday for first time since taking office
Gardaí to deploy drones for day-to-day policing after new unit created
Aerial devices could be used during public order incidents such as riots and for searches
Hungary under fire after leaked audio reveals efforts to help Russia overturn EU sanctions
Recording purports to capture phone call between foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia
Helen McEntee to ‘reaffirm Ireland’s support’ for Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs and EU counterparts marks fourth anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupation
Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds
Minister and commissioner to face criticism at AGSI conference over Garda suspensions
Recent failed investigation over allegations penalty points being illegally ‘squared’ reveals crisis in suspension system, AGSI says
Putting unused medicines in bins, toilets or down the sink is making the planet sick
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals, often through bins or flushing, leads to contamination of water and soil
EU-Australia trade deal is good for Ireland but only if we tackle competitiveness
Diversifying export markets and supporting SMEs to trade globally is critical to Irish growth
‘Very damning’ - Investigation may prompt EU to look again at alumina sanctions
High risk of material feeding ‘military industrial complex’ amid Ukraine invasion, envoy says
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