Brexit: The EU looks on in 'suspended disbelief' This month the current UK parliamentary session has become the longest since the English Civil War (1642-51). It is a fitting distinction: the political civil … Analysis and Comment • 18 May 19
Ibec encourages big turnout for European elections Business group Ibec has said the European Parliament elections represent an opportunity to strengthen the country's influence in the European Parliament, in its political parties … Business • 29 Apr 19
British govt and Labour plan more talks over Brexit Talks between the British Government and the Labour Party to break the Brexit logjam have been "productive" and will continue tomorrow, Downing Street has said. Brexit • 04 Apr 19
Tusk urges EU not to 'betray' pro-Europe British voters European Council president Donald Tusk has urged the European Parliament to "be open to a long extension, if the UK wishes to rethink its strategy". Brexit • 27 Mar 19
European Parliament approves EU copyright reform The European Parliament has today adopted controversial copyright reforms championed by news publishers and the music business, delivering a blow to the tech giants that … Business • 26 Mar 19
Tusk to ask EU27 to be open to long Brexit extension European Council President Donald Tusk has said he would ask EU heads of state and government to be open to granting Britain a long extension … Brexit • 14 Mar 19
EU says no solution in sight to break Brexit deadlock The latest talks aimed at breaking the Brexit deadlock over the Northern Ireland backstop have failed to achieve a breakthrough, the European Commission has said. Brexit • 06 Mar 19
Ireland could temporarily lose two extra MEPs The Dáil has been told that if Article 50 is extended into the summer, then the UK may have to hold elections to the European … Politics • 19 Feb 19
Twitter expanding policy on control of political ads Twitter is expanding its policy around control of campaigning adverts to cover this year's European Parliament elections. Europe • 19 Feb 19
France recalls Italian ambassador as relations cool France took the exceptional step of recalling its ambassador to Rome today, to protest against a "provocation" from the Italian government, laying bare the tensions … Europe • 07 Feb 19
EU Parliament votes to recognise Venezuela's Guaido The European Parliament has voted to recognise Venezuela's interim president Juan Guaido, and urged the European Union to follow suit. World • 31 Jan 19
Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of EU elections Facebook will launch new tools next month to help prevent foreign interference in the European Parliament elections later in the year and make political advertising … Business • 28 Jan 19
Preventing border structures 'difficult' without deal Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that without a Brexit Withdrawal Agreement it would become difficult to prevent border infrastructure in … Brexit • 22 Jan 19
Labour selects Alex White for Dublin MEP contest The Labour Party has selected former minister for communications Alex White as its Dublin candidate for the European Parliament elections. Politics • 19 Jan 19
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly today for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastics, such as straws, plastic cutlery and cotton buds. Europe • 24 Oct 18
Ireland under pressure to give votes to citizens abroad Ireland found itself on an unusual blacklist this week as a European Parliament committee criticised countries which do not extend voting rights to its citizens … Politics • 06 Oct 18
More EU Parliament seats for Dublin and Ireland South The European Parliament constituencies of Dublin and Ireland South look set to gain an extra seat, following the publication of a new report. Politics • 24 Sep 18
EU pushes internet firms to remove extremist content The European Commission will propose new laws today giving Google, Facebook, Twitter and other internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines. technology • 12 Sep 18
Chief Justice concerned over Polish judiciary freedoms The Chief Justice and the Irish judiciary have issued a statement expressing grave concerns about developments relating to the judiciary in Poland. Courts • 06 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Politics • 03 Jul 18
McDonald indicates SF candidate may contest presidency Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has given a strong indication that the party will put forward a candidate to contest the Presidential Election. Ireland • 03 Jul 18
Interpreters at European Parliament stage strike action Interpreters at the European Parliament in Strasbourg are staging the first of a series of strikes, to protest against a decision to change their working … Europe • 03 Jul 18
