Mediterranean has become 'cemetery' for children - UN The number of people who died or went missing while trying to cross the Mediterranean this summer has tripled since last year, the UN said, … Europe • 29 Sep
Borrell confirms Swedish EU diplomat held in Iran The European Union's foreign policy chief has confirmed that a Swedish diplomat working for the EU, has been captive in Iran for more than 500 … World • 05 Sep
Big Tech braces for EU's Digital Services Act roll-out More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new … Business • 24 Aug
Bankruptcies in the EU highest since 2015 - Eurostat Bankruptcy declarations in the European Union reached the highest level since 2015 in the second quarter of this year, driven by increases in the accommodation … Business • 17 Aug
Amazon in first Big Tech challenge to EU content rules Amazon is challenging its inclusion in a group of companies subject to tough European Union online content rules, in a move that may prompt other … Business • 11 Jul
Battling Brexit, British firms turn to invest in Europe Sick of customs delays and extra bureaucracy since Britain left the European Union, Farrat, a small manufacturer on the edge of Manchester, is ramping up … Business • 05 Jul
EU asks member states for €50bn to support Ukraine The European Union has asked member states to provide €50 billion more to support Ukraine over the next four years, as part of a boost … Europe • 20 Jun
EU countries tweak draft rules on gig economy workers EU countries on have tweaked draft rules aimed at giving workers at online companies such as Uber and Deliveroo employee benefits, ahead of negotiations with … Business • 12 Jun
Ireland 'open to reforms' on EU veto - Tánaiste Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland is open to changes that could see a shift away from the veto on some EU foreign policy and … Politics • 22 May
Irish fishing industry calls for help as MEPs visit Calls have been made for the European Union to take steps to help the Irish fishing industry which is battling against a number of issues … European Union • 16 May
EU backs tougher tax rules on crypto transactions EU ministers have agreed stronger rules today to crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies in tax fraud, as Brussels bolsters its efforts to regulate … Business • 16 May
Euro zone industry output sinks after Irish plunge Euro zone industrial production fell by far more than expected in March as output of capital goods plunged, although the sharp reduction appeared to be … Business • 15 May
Framework does not address 'fundamental problems' - DUP DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said that the party will need to see the legislation before agreeing to the Windsor Framework. Brexit • 14 Mar
WhatsApp agrees to comply with EU rules Meta Platforms' WhatsApp has agreed to be more transparent on changes to its privacy policy update introduced last year, the European Commission said today. Business • 06 Mar
Bulgaria gives up on January 2024 date for euro Bulgaria is scrapping its target date of January 2024 for euro adoption as it fails to meet some criteria but will seek to join the … Business • 17 Feb
Tech giants from Google to TikTok face tougher EU rules Tech giants including Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok face stricter online content rules in the European Union due to their huge number of users. Business • 17 Feb
EU parliament votes to ban petrol car sales by 2035 The European Parliament has voted to approve a ban on new sales of carbon-emitting petrol and diesel cars by 2035, clearing the final legislative hurdle. Climate Change • 14 Feb
Brexit a 'colossal mistake', former British PM says The UK made a "colossal mistake" when it left the European Union, former prime minister John Major has told a Westminster committee. Brexit • 07 Feb
Difficulties remain despite talks progress - Šefčovič The European Union has made progress in its talks with the UK on the Northern Ireland Protocol but difficulties remain, European Commission Vice-President Maros Šefčovič … Brexit • 06 Feb
EU's green industry plan to counter US, China subsidies The European Commission has today proposed a plan to try to ensure Europe can compete with the US as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles … Business • 01 Feb
Varadkar 'regrets' issues on way protocol implemented The Taoiseach has expressed regret that the Northern Ireland Protocol was imposed without the support of unionists. Brexit • 20 Jan
EU drafts law to fight companies' greenwashing The European Union has drafted plans to require companies to back up green claims about their products with evidence, in a bid to fight greenwashing … Business • 13 Jan
'Growing trust' between EU and UK negotiators - Martin The Tánaiste Michéal Martin has said there is growing trust between EU and UK negotiators but he cautioned there was a long way to go … Brexit • 10 Jan
EU reaches agreement with UK on access to IT system The EU and UK have reached an agreement on EU access to UK IT systems governing the movement of goods from Britain to Northern Ireland … Brexit • 09 Jan
EU recommends pre-flight testing for China travellers European Union government officials have recommended that passengers flying from China to the EU should have a negative Covid-19 test before they board, as the … Coronavirus • 05 Jan
