Tony Connelly

Europe Editor

The ruling by the ECJ could have far-reaching implications for the granting of refugee status where female applicants are at risk of persecution in their home countries (file pic)

ECJ case over refugee status for female asylum seekers

The European Court of Justice has ruled that refugee status may be granted to female asylum seekers who have, over time, adopted the values of equality between men and women in their EU host countries.

Europe • 11 Jun 24

A man, who was taking part in a traditional parade, voting in Belgium yesterday

European elections 2024: What happens next?

The results are still coming in from across Europe, but a relatively clear picture is emerging.

Elections 2024 • 12 Jun 24

A ballot box being emptied in Madrid as vote counting got under way in the European elections in Spain

Far-right gains in EU election as France calls snap vote

Across Europe far right parties have made gains in the elections at the expense of mainstream parties, particularly in France and Germany.

Elections 2024 • 10 Jun 24

Archbishop Eamon Martin, left, and Archbishop John McDowell attended the D-Day prayer service in Normandy

Tributes paid to Irish chaplains at D-Day prayer service

The Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops have held a joint commemoration in Normandy, France, for two chaplains, one from Belfast, the other from Co Roscommon, who both served on the beaches during D-Day 80 years ago.

Ireland • 07 Jun 24

Supermac's in 2017 had filed an application for revocation of the Big Mac trademark in relation to certain goods and services (File image)

Supermac's wins Big Mac trademark case with McDonald's

The General Court of the European Court of Justice has upheld a complaint by the Irish fast-food company Supermac's against the global giant McDonald's in a long-running dispute over the use of the "Big Mac" trademark.

Business • 05 Jun 24

Josep Borrell said foreign ministers had agreed to convene the EU-Israel Association Council

Pushback among EU states over Israel forum meeting

A number of EU member states have pushed back against the idea of calling a meeting of an EU-Israel forum, despite EU foreign ministers agreeing to the idea on Monday, RTÉ News has learned.

Europe • 30 May 24

Eamon Ryan wrote a letter urging fellow ministers to back the law (file image)

Ryan hopeful for EU Nature Restoration Law adoption

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said he is hopeful that a controversial law on European biodiversity can be adopted by July, when the current Belgian presidency of the European Union comes to an end.

Europe • 30 May 24

A Belgian police van in front of the European Parliament building

Belgian police raid home of European Parliament employee

Belgian police have raided the home of a European Parliament employee in connection with alleged Russian interference into the European elections.

Europe • 29 May 24

Demonstrators holding a Palestinian flag at a protest against Israel's war in Gaza

Malta to recognise Palestine when 'circumstances right'

Malta has said it will recognise the State of Palestine "when such recognition can make a positive contribution, and when the circumstances are right".

World • 06 Jun 24

Tánaiste Micheál Martin suggested that Ireland would support this approach

EU discusses possible Israel sanctions over ICJ ruling

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said EU foreign ministers have for the first time discussed the prospect of sanctions against Israel if it does not comply with an order from the International Court of Justice.

Middle East • 27 May 24