‘No guarantee’ Mercosur trade deal can be stopped, says Heydon
Agreement would lower barriers to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
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Harris calls for urgent, practical EU steps to end Gaza genocide ahead of major UN week
Fact that New York conference on Gaza is taking place without Palestinian Authority is ‘outrageous’, says Tánaiste
Ireland and the world must do megaprojects better
A megaproject is a large-scale, complex and often transformative venture, typically costing $1bn or more
Portugal will recognise a Palestinian state, government says
Move comes amid growing global outcry over Israel’s war in Gaza
Ireland’s ticking time bomb: our changing demographics
The State urgently needs to plan for an older population, which means attracting and retaining high-skilled migrants
France strikes: Half a million take to the streets against 2026 budget plans
Striking workers call for Sébastien Lecornu to abandon budget plans
Mink eradication scheme being piloted in Midlands in first step towards eliminating invasive species
Volunteers to be professionally trained in trapping mink and ‘humane dispatch’
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A small industry has developed around coaching would-be-officials how to pass EU institution exams
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America
Poland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for Agriculture
EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Mario Draghi
Former Italian PM frustrated with ‘inaction’ a year after his report on how to improve Europe’s competitiveness
Long-established laws of war are being ‘blatantly disregarded’, top UN official says
Several governments ignore human rights, which are the ‘medicine to heal a fractured world’
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails by Ben Chu – Why the benefits of global trade are at risk
The BBC journalist warns of a dangerous policy spiral as nations reduce their reliance on international trade
Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security
Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace at weekend
Moldova flooded with deep fakes and disinformation as voters face stark choice between east and west
Ukraine’s neighbour faces a choice between Moscow or a future in Brussels amid a ‘war for minds’
ECB’s Donnery says banking resilience must not be lost in simplification push
Former Central Bank of Ireland deputy governor warns on banks preserving strength
Nato will defend ‘every inch’ of its territory, says Rutte after drone incident in Poland
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk described the incident as ‘a large-scale provocation’
Why Ursula von der Leyen’s shift on Israeli sanctions is significant
Commission president’s proposal to suspend parts of EU-Israel trade deal will put pressure on Italy and Germany to lift their opposition to joint EU action
Britain should allow EU to reopen Belfast office, says NI trade body
Trade NI says such an office would help greatly to deal with Windsor Framework problems and other trade issues
‘A generation of students is losing out’: State trailing behind globally in education spending, OECD finds
Report indicates Ireland’s ratio of 19 students per member of teaching staff exceeds OECD average of 15 to one
We were shocked but not surprised by the assault on my sister Kitty O’Brien
This wasn’t the first time my sister had been violently assaulted by German police at a pro-Palestine protest
Sixty years after Fine Gael’s Just Society document, is Ireland any fairer?
Ireland's decision-makers must prioritise the marginalised over the middle-class
Mary Robinson wants EU to suspend trade deal with Israel
Former president wants bloc to put more pressure on Tel Aviv to cease war in Gaza
How Trump protects Big Tech from Big Brussels
Pressure from White House and Big Tech putting squeeze on Europe’s digital rules
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
Ursula von der Leyen’s hair-raising flight points to turbulent times ahead
Eastern EU states continue to warn about ‘hybrid warfare tactics’ of Russia and its allies
Government cannot have its beef and eat it too on Mercosur deal
Breakdown in transatlantic relationship weakens hand of EU capitals opposing Mercosur trade deal
Emergency brake proposed to guard against EU-Mercosur deal harming Irish farmers
European Commission seeks Mercosur trade deal approval, kicking off fractious debate among EU capitals
Ireland keen for EU to maintain aid spending levels in next budget cycle
Government backs programme to reform United Nations by improving efficiency and effectiveness
Ireland is open to taking part in Ukraine peacekeeping mission, Taoiseach tells Zelenskiy
Suspect detained following Saturday’s shooting of Andriy Parubiy
Central Bank of Ireland confirms it will no longer approve sale of Israeli ‘war bonds’
Use of Irish prospectus to market Israel bonds has been hugely controversial
Irish troops could be part of peacekeeping force in Ukraine after the end of war
Simon Harris ‘open to considering’ deployment of Irish peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if required
US aid cuts to have deep impact on vulnerable people, Irish Ministers hear
Trump to withhold funding for 15 programs, including several overseen by State Department and USAid
EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine
‘Clear road map’ for possible deployments, European Commission president says
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