UK responds to EU protocol legal action The European Commission has said it received a letter from the UK in response to legal action taken by the EU against the UK over … Brexit • 15 Sep
EU proposes windfall levies on energy firms The European Union has revealed plans to raise more than 140 billion euros to soften the blow to consumers from soaring energy prices by skimming … Business • 14 Sep
Truss and the NI Protocol: Reset or ongoing conflict? There has been a carefully calibrated European response to Liz Truss becoming the British prime minister. Analysis and Comment • 06 Sep
Ireland 'wants' to be part of EU training mission The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Ireland wants to be involved in an EU training mission for the Ukrainian military, following outline … World • 31 Aug
Govts across Europe urge energy saving measures Shorter showers, ditch the ties, close the doors and lights out after 10pm. These are just some of the energy saving measures that have been … World • 21 Aug
Danish monkeypox vaccine wins EU approval Danish biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic has confirmed that the European Commission has given permission for its Imvanex vaccine to be marketed as protection against monkeypox, … World • 25 Jul
Seanad to examine transposition of EU directives A new Seanad select committee is to be established by the autumn to scrutinise the transposition of European Union directives into Irish law. Politics • 21 Jul
EU to target Russian gold in next sanctions package The European Union will target Russian gold exports in its next sanction package and seek to "close exit routes" for those bypassing its earlier packages, … World • 15 Jul
EU wants to relax aid rules for war impacted firms The European Commission wants to increase state aid granted to EU companies affected by the sanctions levied against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine … Business • 11 Jul
No love lost between EU and Boris Johnson When Boris Johnson was elected leader of the Tory party on 23 July 2019 there were plenty of sharp intakes of breath in Dublin and … Analysis and Comment • 08 Jul
New EU roaming rules come into force New EU roaming rules for mobile phone users have come into effect, which allow travellers to make calls and use the internet while abroad without … Ireland • 01 Jul
EU would allow 'green lane' for goods into N Ireland The EU would allow a green lane for goods being imported into Northern Ireland from Britain as part of a "robust offer" to resolve difficulties … World • 29 Jun
EU reaches deal on climate laws after late-night talks EU countries have clinched deals on proposed laws to combat climate change, backing a 2035 phase-out of new fossil fuel car sales and a multibillion-euro … World • 29 Jun
Donohoe warns of dangers of inflation in EU economies The Minister for Finance has warned of the dangers of inflation becoming embedded in EU economies and urged governments to get the balance right between … World • 24 Jun
EU seeks to halve use of pesticides with landmark law The European Commission has proposed a far reaching Nature Restoration Law and a 50% cut in pesticide use, to be implemented across all member states, … World • 22 Jun
Wartime visitors stop by Ukraine in show of solidarity French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have become the latest Western leaders to show their support for … World • 16 Jun
EU threatens strong response to UK protocol plans Senior EU figures have threatened a strong response to the UK's legislation. Brexit • 14 Jun
UK Protocol Bill: Conflict with the EU inevitable The UK Protocol bill is expected to strip out a swathe of provisions, not because they make the EU implement the Protocol more zealously, but … Analysis and Comment • 11 Jun
Green MEPs criticise emissions proposals The European Parliament has voted to reject a reform of the EU carbon trading system, in a surprise setback to the bloc's Green Deal climate … World • 08 Jun
EU agrees ban on two thirds of Russian oil imports EU leaders have agreed to ban the export of Russian oil to the 27-nation bloc, EU Council President Charles Michel has said. Ukraine • 31 May
Truss meets senior US Democrat amid protocol tensions The UK's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has met with US Democrat Richard Neal amid tensions over the post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland. Ulster • 21 May
Orban says Von der Leyen has 'attacked European unity' Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticised European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen for "attacking" EU unity with a proposed Russian oil ban, saying … Ukraine • 06 May
Hungary risks funding cut as EU initiates procedure The EU's executive has initiated against Hungary a never-before-used procedure that could see Budapest stripped of funding for flouting democratic standards. World • 27 Apr
EU countries 'not doing enough' to help Ukraine EU countries are not doing enough to help Ukraine, according to the President of the European Parliament who is calling for more military help and … World • 08 Apr
European Commission confirms import ban on Russian coal The European Commission has confirmed a full ban on Russian coal imports into the European Union, worth some €4 billion, in the wake of Russian … Ukraine • 05 Apr
