No evidence of "ghost flights" - senior EU official Europe's use it or lose it airport slot rule has not created issues for airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic nor is there any evidence of carriers operating ghost flights because of the rule, a senior European Commission official said. Business • 13 Jan 22
No evidence of "ghost flights" - senior EU official Europe's use it or lose it airport slot rule has not created issues for airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic nor is there any evidence of carriers operating ghost flights because of the rule, a senior European Commission official said. Business • 13 Jan 22
EU ministers reject Russian 'pressure' over Ukraine The world's largest security body has met in Vienna, hoping to push Russia and the West towards dialogue to defuse a mounting crisis on Ukraine's border where Russian troops have massed, sparking fears of war. World • 13 Jan 22
EU ministers reject Russian 'pressure' over Ukraine The world's largest security body has met in Vienna, hoping to push Russia and the West towards dialogue to defuse a mounting crisis on Ukraine's border where Russian troops have massed, sparking fears of war. World • 13 Jan 22
Italy steps up talks with Intel over new chip plant Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over investments expected to be worth around €8bn to build an advanced semiconductor packaging plant, according to two sources close to the matter. Business • 23 Dec 21
Italy steps up talks with Intel over new chip plant Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over investments expected to be worth around €8bn to build an advanced semiconductor packaging plant, according to two sources close to the matter. Business • 23 Dec 21
EU proposes law to implement 15% corporation tax rate The European Commission has proposed a law that would implement in Europe the global deal struck among the 20 biggest world economies (G20) on a minimum tax rate for companies. Business • 22 Dec 21
EU proposes law to implement 15% corporation tax rate The European Commission has proposed a law that would implement in Europe the global deal struck among the 20 biggest world economies (G20) on a minimum tax rate for companies. Business • 22 Dec 21
EU offers to change laws so NI has access to medicines The European Union has offered to change its laws so that Northern Ireland has access to new cancer treatments and other medicines at the same time as the rest of the UK. EU • 17 Dec 21
EU offers to change laws so NI has access to medicines The European Union has offered to change its laws so that Northern Ireland has access to new cancer treatments and other medicines at the same time as the rest of the UK. EU • 17 Dec 21
'Under attack': EU considers new sanctions on Russia The European Union is being assaulted on multiple fronts by Russia and must unite behind new economic sanctions, Baltic and central European leaders said today, with Lithuania citing possible Russian military strikes from Belarus. World • 16 Dec 21
'Under attack': EU considers new sanctions on Russia The European Union is being assaulted on multiple fronts by Russia and must unite behind new economic sanctions, Baltic and central European leaders said today, with Lithuania citing possible Russian military strikes from Belarus. World • 16 Dec 21
Hungarian court rules on challenge to EU law Hungary's constitutional court has struck down a bid by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government to challenge a ruling by the EU's top court against Budapest's harsh asylum policy. World • 10 Dec 21
Hungarian court rules on challenge to EU law Hungary's constitutional court has struck down a bid by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government to challenge a ruling by the EU's top court against Budapest's harsh asylum policy. World • 10 Dec 21
EU concerned by slump in joint defence spending European Union states spent nearly €200bn on defence in 2020, the most since records began in 2006, but joint investment by governments fell, the European Defence Agency has said. Defence • 06 Dec 21
EU concerned by slump in joint defence spending European Union states spent nearly €200bn on defence in 2020, the most since records began in 2006, but joint investment by governments fell, the European Defence Agency has said. Defence • 06 Dec 21
Former Chief Justice criticises British judgment plans A former chief justice has criticised a British government proposal to bring in legislation that would allow it to override court judgments. News • 23 Nov 21
Former Chief Justice criticises British judgment plans A former chief justice has criticised a British government proposal to bring in legislation that would allow it to override court judgments. News • 23 Nov 21
EU proposes legal footing for 50% cut in formalities The EU is proposing that a 50% cut in customs formalities on goods moving from Britain to Northern Ireland become a legal obligation, RTÉ News understands. Brexit • 18 Nov 21
EU proposes legal footing for 50% cut in formalities The EU is proposing that a 50% cut in customs formalities on goods moving from Britain to Northern Ireland become a legal obligation, RTÉ News understands. Brexit • 18 Nov 21
Revenue warns of hidden costs when buying online Revenue has reminded shoppers that they should check whether the advertised price of goods includes all tax and duty costs when buying online from outside the EU in the run up to Christmas. Business • 10 Nov 21
Revenue warns of hidden costs when buying online Revenue has reminded shoppers that they should check whether the advertised price of goods includes all tax and duty costs when buying online from outside the EU in the run up to Christmas. Business • 10 Nov 21
France, Britain agree to more talks on fishing row France and Britain have agreed to step up efforts to resolve a fishing row, but much remains to be done and all options are on the table should talks fail, according to the French European Affairs Minister. Brexit • 04 Nov 21
France, Britain agree to more talks on fishing row France and Britain have agreed to step up efforts to resolve a fishing row, but much remains to be done and all options are on the table should talks fail, according to the French European Affairs Minister. Brexit • 04 Nov 21
UK says 'substantial' changes to NI Protocol needed The British government has said the distance is still "substantial" between the UK and the European Union in their bid to find a resolution on the Northern Ireland Protocol, following talks in London. Ireland • 29 Oct 21
UK says 'substantial' changes to NI Protocol needed The British government has said the distance is still "substantial" between the UK and the European Union in their bid to find a resolution on the Northern Ireland Protocol, following talks in London. Ireland • 29 Oct 21
European Parliament sues Commission over rule of law The European Parliament has launched a lawsuit against the European Commission for perceived delays in applying a mechanism linking EU funds to rule of law in member states. World • 29 Oct 21
European Parliament sues Commission over rule of law The European Parliament has launched a lawsuit against the European Commission for perceived delays in applying a mechanism linking EU funds to rule of law in member states. World • 29 Oct 21
EU Commissioner outlines CAP impact on Irish farming The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is good news for Irish farmers. Ireland • 26 Oct 21
EU Commissioner outlines CAP impact on Irish farming The EU Commissioner for Agriculture has said the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is good news for Irish farmers. Ireland • 26 Oct 21
Collision course: Why Poland threatens EU legal order The stand-off over Poland and the supremacy of EU law has presented national capitals with an enormous political and legal headache. Analysis and Comment • 23 Oct 21
Collision course: Why Poland threatens EU legal order The stand-off over Poland and the supremacy of EU law has presented national capitals with an enormous political and legal headache. Analysis and Comment • 23 Oct 21
EU will not negotiate on NI Protocol forever - Coveney EU negotiations with the UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol may end at the end of the year if no progress is being made, Simon Coveney has warned. Brexit • 22 Oct 21
EU will not negotiate on NI Protocol forever - Coveney EU negotiations with the UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol may end at the end of the year if no progress is being made, Simon Coveney has warned. Brexit • 22 Oct 21
EU chief says no funds for border 'barbed wire, walls' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has said Brussels would not pay to build barriers on the bloc's borders to keep out migrants, despite demands from a string of countries. World • 22 Oct 21
EU chief says no funds for border 'barbed wire, walls' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has said Brussels would not pay to build barriers on the bloc's borders to keep out migrants, despite demands from a string of countries. World • 22 Oct 21
EU states weary of NI Protocol, Brexit and UK bad faith Above all, member states are tired of the protocol and Brexit, but they are also tired of what they see as British bad faith. Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 21
EU states weary of NI Protocol, Brexit and UK bad faith Above all, member states are tired of the protocol and Brexit, but they are also tired of what they see as British bad faith. Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 21
From agri-food to medicines: What's new in EU proposals The EU has produced four separate papers aimed at addressing the practical difficulties around the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 13 Oct 21
From agri-food to medicines: What's new in EU proposals The EU has produced four separate papers aimed at addressing the practical difficulties around the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 13 Oct 21
EU outlines measures to target high energy prices The European Commission has outlined measures the EU could use to combat surging energy prices, and said it would explore joint gas purchasing among countries as a way to cushion price spikes. World • 13 Oct 21
EU outlines measures to target high energy prices The European Commission has outlined measures the EU could use to combat surging energy prices, and said it would explore joint gas purchasing among countries as a way to cushion price spikes. World • 13 Oct 21
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: EU braces for post-Merkel era It is a measure of the influence of Angela Merkel that the German election campaign may be decided on which candidate can appear most like her. Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep 21
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: EU braces for post-Merkel era It is a measure of the influence of Angela Merkel that the German election campaign may be decided on which candidate can appear most like her. Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep 21
NI Protocol: How will medicines dilemma be cured? As a result of the Protocol, Northern Ireland has effectively been turned into a worryingly small market for medications. This is creating additional complications for the pharmaceutical supply chain. Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep 21
NI Protocol: How will medicines dilemma be cured? As a result of the Protocol, Northern Ireland has effectively been turned into a worryingly small market for medications. This is creating additional complications for the pharmaceutical supply chain. Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep 21
EU says it will not renegotiate Brexit NI deal Britain has demanded that the EU agrees to rewrite a deal overseeing the post-Brexit trade involving Northern Ireland just a year after it was agreed with the bloc, a call immediately rejected by Brussels. Brexit • 21 Jul 21
EU says it will not renegotiate Brexit NI deal Britain has demanded that the EU agrees to rewrite a deal overseeing the post-Brexit trade involving Northern Ireland just a year after it was agreed with the bloc, a call immediately rejected by Brussels. Brexit • 21 Jul 21
EU to set up anti money-laundering agency The EU is to set up a stand-alone agency to crack down on money laundering across Europe where major banks have been hit by a wave of dirty money scandals. Business • 20 Jul 21
EU to set up anti money-laundering agency The EU is to set up a stand-alone agency to crack down on money laundering across Europe where major banks have been hit by a wave of dirty money scandals. Business • 20 Jul 21
