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  • Liam Nolan Eastern Europe Reporter

    Liam Nolan

    Eastern Europe Reporter

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    Yesterday's St Patrick's parade in the central Polish city of Łódź (Courtesy: Artur Kraszewski/Off Piotrkowska Center)

    Turning a Polish city green for St Patrick's weekend

    The central Polish city of Łódź held its first ever St Patrick's parade yesterday as a part of a weekend festival celebrating Irish food and culture.

    Europe • 16 Mar
    European Council President Antonio Costa (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen greet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Thursday's summit

    What was decided at this week's EU defence summit?

    EU leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for a special summit to decide the future direction of defence and security spending for the bloc, and support for Ukraine. What were the main takeaways?

    Analysis and Comment • 09 Mar
    NATO military forces during static display in Romania last month

    Europe faces security options after Trump-Zelensky row

    For Europe, Friday's clash between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will re-enforce the need to press ahead with plans to enhance the continent's defensive capabilities, writes Liam Nolan

    Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar
    The case refers to Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Law passed by the country's parliament in December 2023 (Stock image)

    Ireland to join EU infringement case against Hungary

    Ireland has confirmed its intention to join a European Commission infringement case against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union.

    Europe • 25 Feb
    The AfD, under current leader and its candidate for chancellor Alice Weidel, is polling at more than 20% in this campaign

    What is the AfD and could it change German politics?

    The far-right Alternative for Germany party has been polling above 20% ahead of tomorrow's German federal election and looks set to become the country's second largest party. How much of an impact can it have in the next Bundestag?

    Europe • 23 Feb
    President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Council Antonio Costa at the European Council in Brussels on 19 December

    Europe backs Zelensky but can it get a seat at talks?

    Europe has so far been sidelined by the Trump administration's efforts to engage with Russia and start peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Can the continent's leaders still get a seat at the negotiating table?

    Analysis and Comment • 21 Feb
    JD Vance lectured European governments for, in his view, fearing populist voters

    Security conference a rollercoaster for US-EU relations

    How a behemoth defence forum highlighted concerns that a new America may not always come to Europe's rescue, writes Liam Nolan.

    Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb
    Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to reporters at the Munich Security Conference

    Ukraine requires security guarantees - Taoiseach

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ukraine requires security guarantees in the event of Russia attempts to invade again in a number of years' time.

    Ireland • 15 Feb
    The conference is regarded as the world's leading discussion forum for international security policy (File image)

    Taoiseach, Tánaiste to attend Munich Security Conference

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will travel to Germany today to attend the Munich Security Conference, which runs until Sunday.

    Ireland • 14 Feb
    Ukraine appears sidelined after Trump-Putin phone call

    Ukraine appears sidelined after Trump-Putin phone call

    US President Donald Trump's description of his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the worst for Ukraine.

    Analysis and Comment • 13 Feb
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