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Brussels is considering setting a minimum age to access social media after Australia required TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and other top sites to remove accounts held by under-16s

EU experts to start work on social media ban for children

An EU expert group is to begin work this week on whether to ban social media for children, with the aim of coming up with recommendations by the summer, Brussels said.

EU • 03 Mar

A daughter hugs her fagther with Ukrainian flag in foreground

Ukraine needs €500bn to rebuild - World Bank, UN, EU say

Ukraine needs €500 billion to rebuild from the destruction caused by Russia's four-year invasion, the World Bank, UN and EU have revealed.

EU • 23 Feb

Leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party Rob Jetten speaks to the press in the House of Representatives' formation area in The Hague on February 9, 2026. (Photo by Phil Nijhuis / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

Netherlands appoints youngest, first gay prime minister

A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.

World • 23 Feb

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers with India's Minister for State for Commerce and Trade Jitin Prasada

Minister hopes for Ireland-India flight within two years

The Minister for Public Expenditure has said he hopes a direct flight between Ireland and India will be operational within the next two years.

Business • 18 Feb

Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta

Mercosur deal has 'positive aspects' - former Italian PM

The Mercosur trade deal, which was controversially opposed by Ireland has "positive aspects" which will overcome its other features, the former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta said while on a visit to Dublin.

Business • 16 Feb

EU court rebukes Hungary over UN cannabis vote

Hungary breached EU principles by voting against the bloc's common position on the classification of cannabis during a UN meeting, the European Union's top court has ruled.

Europe • 27 Jan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech during a plenary session at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg

Europe will remain united - EU chief on Greenland tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned against Donald Trump's threat of tariffs of up to 25% for eight European countries, which the US president said he will impose until a deal is reached for the US to purchase Greenland.

World • 17 Jan

French farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Why is the EU-Mercosur trade deal a contentious one?

European Union countries gave provisional clearance today to a planned EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the largest trade accord the EU has struck.

EU • 09 Jan

A Bulgarian one Euro currency coin held between a person's thumb and index finger

Bulgaria prepares for the euro amid scepticism

Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead ⁠of a move to adopt the euro on 1 January.

EU • 29 Dec 25

A protester walks next to burning tyres on a square near the European Parliament, as farmers protest against the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal between the European Union and the South American countries of Mercosur

Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomats have said.

World • 18 Dec 25

EU countries back tightening of migration rules

European Union nations have backed a significant tightening of migration rules, including allowing for "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers to be set up outside the 27-country bloc.

Europe • 08 Dec 25

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 2: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan (not seen), and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos (not seen) hold a press conference at the end o

US still EU's biggest ally, says Kallas

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that the United States was still Europe's main ally as she sought to downplay a new US National Security Strategy critical of European institutions.

World • 06 Dec 25

Close-up of unrecognizable white man checking the price of ground beef at supermarket

Recall of Brazilian beef leaves safeguards 'redundant'

Irish Farmers' Association President Francie Gorman has said Tánaiste Simon Harris should clarify immediately where Fine Gael stands on the Mercosur trade deal.

EU • 02 Dec 25

The letter also calls on the 13 member states which have not yet done so to join 147 UN members in recognising the State of Palestine (file image)

Ex-EU ambassadors call for suspension of EU-Israel deal

Over 300 former EU and member state ambassadors, as well as former EU officials, have written a joint letter calling on the EU to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement and to impose targeted sanctions on members of the Israeli government.

Europe • 10 Sep 25

Simon Harris speaking after a meeting of the Trade Forum in Dublin

Slower growth in Irish economy after trade deal - Harris

The Tánaiste has said the Irish economy will continue to grow and jobs will be created, but at a lower rate, according to a preliminary analysis by the Department of Finance of the impact of the 15% US tariff on EU products.

Business • 01 Aug 25

"The EU needs to reassure the US administration that progress is being made" - Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte Ireland

EU needs to strike a fine balance in getting a good deal

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic and US trade representative Jamieson Greer are meeting in Paris today to accelerate the pace of trade talks between the EU and Washington.

Business • 04 Jun 25

The European Movement Ireland poll found 43% of those questioned do not believe their views are represented at EU level

Irish support for EU membership lowest since 2012 - poll

Support for Ireland's membership of the European Union has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, a new poll suggests.

Ireland • 08 May 25

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said failure to increase CAP funding could lead to €250 billion shortfall for farmers

Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks

Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy.

Ireland • 06 May 25

The proposal would fix into European Union law a change to lower wolves status to 'protected' from 'strictly protected'

EU proposes ending wolves' 'strictly protected' status

The European Commission proposed making it easier to hunt wolves in Europe, citing their growing number and the threat they pose to livestock as reasons for downgrading the animals' protection status.

News Lens • 07 Mar 25

The directive brings to an end the need for multiple, different chargers for devices

Common charger legislation comes into force across EU

New rules introducing a common charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices have come into effect across the European Union.

World • 28 Dec 24

Argentina hopes the deal will fuel exports of its cattle to the EU (File image)

The Mercosur trade deal: all you need to know

A quick guide to the European Union's controversial free-trade deal with Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

World • 09 Jan

US President-elect Donald Trump said that he intends to slap sweeping duties on goods from Mexico, Canada and China

Germany urges EU to prepare for Trump tariffs

Europe must prepare for US president-elect Donald Trump to impose hefty tariffs on its exports, Germany's economy minister said

US • 26 Nov 24

Germany urges EU to prepare for Trump tariffs

Europe must prepare for US president-elect Donald Trump to impose hefty tariffs on its exports, Germany's economy minister said

US • 26 Nov 24

Meta said in a statement that it will appeal the decision

EU fines Meta nearly €800m over anti-trust rules

The European Commission has fined Meta Platforms €797.7m over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace.

EU • 14 Nov 24

Officials in Spain confirm 89 people are missing as aid continues to be delievered

Spanish officials confirm 89 missing following floods

Authorities in Spain's Valencia region said 89 people are still missing following last week's flash floods.

Headlines • 06 Nov 24