Tony Connelly

Europe Editor

Injured Palestinians are carried out of the Nasser Hospital by local residents following Israeli attacks on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis

Israel's attack on Gaza hospital was 'unacceptable' - EU

Israel's attack on the Nasser hospital in south Gaza, in which at least 20 people were killed including five journalists, was "completely unacceptable", the EU Commission said.

Middle East • 26 Aug

Mr Šefčovič and his team had been in Washington DC for talks

EU diplomats downbeat as US trade deal not yet reached

EU diplomats have said there is still no trade deal with the United States, and have given a downbeat assessment of how US President Donald Trump might respond when the deadline to reach agreement expires next Wednesday and a 90 day pause on higher tariffs runs out.

Europe • 04 Jul

Ursula von der Leyen warned the EU would retaliate if necessary

EU warns of retaliation if US trade agreement not reached

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU is ready for a trade deal with the US, but warned that Brussels is ready to retaliate if "no satisfactory agreement is reached".

Europe • 03 Jul

EU proposes a 90% cut in greenhouse gases by 2040

The European Commission has proposed a target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gases compared to 1990 levels by 2040.

Europe • 02 Jul

On 2 April, US President Donald Trump imposed large, across-the-board tariffs on a large swathe of global trading partners, including the EU

EU states told not to expect stable US trade relationship

EU member states have been warned not to expect a stable trade relationship with the US, especially on the issue of European pharmaceutical exports, even if both sides reach an agreement in principle ahead of next Wednesday's deadline, when a pause on the imposition of US tariffs expires.

Europe • 01 Jul

The leaders of EU countries were taking part in a summit in Brussels today

EU leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

EU leaders have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, deploring the humanitarian situation there, as well as for the immediate release of all hostages.

Europe • 26 Jun

The next EU budget is set to take effect in 2028

Govt lobbying for strong EU fisheries and CAP funding

The Government is lobbying for strong CAP and fisheries funding in the next seven-year EU budget as well as policies prioritising energy, connectivity and the digital sector, according to a Government policy paper issued to the European Commission which has been seen by RTÉ News.

Politics • 25 Jun

GAZA CITY, GAZA - JUNE 24: A general view of the makeshift tents housing Palestinians and buildings destroyed in Israeli attacks as deprived of basic needs such as shelter, food and clean water, Palestinians struggle to survive in difficult living conditi

Martin: EU's divided stance on Gaza war 'a stain' on bloc

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the inability of member states to come to a unified position on Israel's assault on Gaza has become a "stain" on the EU.

Middle East • 25 Jun

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 20: EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas makes a statement following their meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Intercontinental Hotel on June 20, 20

Israeli breach of human rights to be brought to Tel Aviv

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she will address the EU's finding that Israel is in breach of the human rights obligations enshrined in the EU-Israel Association Agreement with the Israeli authorities.

Europe • 23 Jun

EU's indictment of Israel in Gaza: the hard work starts

The review into whether Israel is in violation of its obligations under its trade relations with the European Union, due to its conduct of the war in Gaza, was shrouded in secrecy and hobbled by last minute timing. RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly looks at what reactions may be expected on Monday.

Analysis and Comment • 21 Jun