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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
Ireland’s contributions to Ukraine ‘well below’ aid given by smaller EU states
Internal correspondence from top official acknowledges State has provided comparatively less help to Ukraine than other EU allies
Experts call for tighter air pollution rules as tougher standards loom
Ireland’s air quality meets existing requirements but falls short of new criteria
European Commission restarts graduate recruitment for first time since 2019
Process viewed as an important way to replace retiring Irish officials
European Commission seeks to force TikTok to end ‘infinite scrolling’
Significant decision by EU regulators intended to push TikTok to make its app less addictive
‘Strong base from which to grow’: The rise, fall and revival of Irish whiskey
Spread of fake Irish whiskeys during US Prohibition hit sector, but in recent years it has bounced back
Social media ban risks pushing children towards ‘unregulated spaces’, committee hears
Catherine Cross, of the National Parents Council, described the introduction of bans on young people accessing social media as ‘a blunt instrument’
Irish fans warned over tourist attraction ticket prices in Paris
The difference between buying directly from museum sites and third-party resellers can be substantial
While Xi and Trump talk, US and EU explore ways to reduce dependence on China
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had a friendly, two-hour phone call last night
‘With Sinn Féin it’s sack first, ask questions later’, Minister claims in Brazilian beef row
Bord Bia chair ‘crossed a red line’ by importing meat, SF agriculture spokesman Martin Kenny says
Tech giants are victims of ‘harassment’ by Irish and EU regulators, US Congress panel claims
European Commission describes claims as ‘pure nonsense’ as Trump administration campaigns against social media regulation
French prosecutors raid Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris
Tech billionaire and platform’s former chief Linda Yaccarino summoned for ‘voluntary interviews’ in April
EU agriculture commissioner leaves door open for provisional Mercosur deal
Christophe Hansen told Irish politicians that EU Commission has not yet decided on provisional implementation
Graham Linehan to speak at congressional hearing on European big tech regulation
Committee to examine ‘Europe’s threat to American speech and innovation’
Proposed interest tax reforms could hit competitiveness, accountants warn
Chartered Accountants Ireland has “some fundamental concerns” about mooted reforms to the tax system
Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape
Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels
EU economic growth belies talk of malaise
GDP growth ahead of expectations is some much needed good news
Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan seeks Government backing for senior UN role
Ex-Fine Gael minister resigned from senior European position in light of Golfgate controversy during pandemic
Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as UK-China ties warm
Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM
Ireland’s vote against Mercosur down to baseless fears, says von der Leyen’s deputy
Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s second in command, said trade agreement would build bridges
Will the ‘mother of all deals’ paper over the cracks between Europe and India?
Jilted by the United States, the European Union and India have agreed a trade deal after two decades of on-off negotiations
Technology watchdogs warn Government they are under-resourced in face of growing workload
Budget strain ‘undermines State’s crucial role’ enforcing EU tech and data regulations
Ireland’s embrace of EU-India trade deal over Mercosur boils down to one thing
With beef off the table, Government welcomes access to Indian market as positive opportunity
Social networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says
Government considering law that would ban ‘deepfakes’, Niamh Smyth says
EU trade deal set to be a boon to India manufacturing, but agriculture notably absent
Agricultural products largely excluded from ‘mother’ of all trade deals
Taoiseach welcomes EU-India trade deal as ‘positive opportunity’ for Irish firms
Trade deal is expected to double EU goods exports to India by 2032
Why Enda Kenny may have paved the way for Moldova to unite with Romania
The Global Briefing: President Maia Sandu said she would prefer Moldova to give up its independence to become part of Romania
Ireland to benefit from North Sea clean energy ‘reservoir’
Sharper focus on renewables come as EU backs complete ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027
Could Ireland be the connecting point for a subsea super-cable linking Europe and Canada?
It would be both a source of power and a powerful symbol of the connections Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has talked about forging
Do Irish VRT rules on cars bought abroad breach EU tax law?
Consumers’ inability to get estimate on likely VRT costs before buying a car abroad is a significant issue
What’s the beef with the latest twist in the EU-Mercosur trade deal?
MEPs this week voted to refer the agreement to the European Court of Justice for a legal review
Trump’s Board of Peace a ‘complete oxymoron’ due to Putin presence, says Harris
Simon Harris does not see any scenario in which Ireland would join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace
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