Russian exercise off coast 'not a threat' - Ambassador Russia's Ambassador to Ireland has said that the controversy about the Russian military exercise that is due to take place in waters off the Irish coast next month is "hugely overblown". Ireland • 24 Jan 22
Russian exercise off coast 'not a threat' - Ambassador Russia's Ambassador to Ireland has said that the controversy about the Russian military exercise that is due to take place in waters off the Irish coast next month is "hugely overblown". Ireland • 24 Jan 22
West warns Russia against 'any' Ukraine incursion US President Joe Biden has said that any entry of Russian troops into Ukraine will be treated by the West as "an invasion," as he tried to clarify confusion over an earlier suggestion that a "minor" attack could invite a lesser response. World • 20 Jan 22
West warns Russia against 'any' Ukraine incursion US President Joe Biden has said that any entry of Russian troops into Ukraine will be treated by the West as "an invasion," as he tried to clarify confusion over an earlier suggestion that a "minor" attack could invite a lesser response. World • 20 Jan 22
Northern Ireland Protocol deal in 'weeks' - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached within six to eight weeks. Brexit • 14 Jan 22
Northern Ireland Protocol deal in 'weeks' - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached within six to eight weeks. Brexit • 14 Jan 22
Last seven years 'warmest on record' globally: EU The last seven years have been the hottest on record globally "by a clear margin," the European Union's climate monitoring service has reported. Climate Change • 10 Jan 22
Last seven years 'warmest on record' globally: EU The last seven years have been the hottest on record globally "by a clear margin," the European Union's climate monitoring service has reported. Climate Change • 10 Jan 22
EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after opposition A large European Union flag attached to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Friday to mark the start of France's six-month presidency of the bloc was removed today after it drew outrage from far-right and right-wing leaders. Europe • 02 Jan 22
EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after opposition A large European Union flag attached to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Friday to mark the start of France's six-month presidency of the bloc was removed today after it drew outrage from far-right and right-wing leaders. Europe • 02 Jan 22
'Major implications' if no protocol progress made - DUP The DUP has said there will be "major implications" at Stormont if Britain's foreign minister fails to swiftly set a formal deadline to end negotiations with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 02 Jan 22
'Major implications' if no protocol progress made - DUP The DUP has said there will be "major implications" at Stormont if Britain's foreign minister fails to swiftly set a formal deadline to end negotiations with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 02 Jan 22
Putin says Nord Stream 2 ready to export gas Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline was ready for gas exports, saying the project would help to lower European gas prices that have hit record levels. Business • 29 Dec 21
Putin says Nord Stream 2 ready to export gas Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline was ready for gas exports, saying the project would help to lower European gas prices that have hit record levels. Business • 29 Dec 21
Frozen food disruption set to hit UK from January Food supply disruption is set to hit the UK in the new year as new post-Brexit restrictions come into force, a leading industry body has warned. Business • 29 Dec 21
Frozen food disruption set to hit UK from January Food supply disruption is set to hit the UK in the new year as new post-Brexit restrictions come into force, a leading industry body has warned. Business • 29 Dec 21
EU extends free mobile phone roaming until 2032 EU mobile phone users will continue to enjoy free roaming across Europe for mobile phone calls and web surfing until 2032. Europe • 09 Dec 21
EU extends free mobile phone roaming until 2032 EU mobile phone users will continue to enjoy free roaming across Europe for mobile phone calls and web surfing until 2032. Europe • 09 Dec 21
EU plans €300bn international development fund The European Commission has announced a plan to mobilise €300 billion in public and private infrastructure investment around the world, a move seen as a response to China's Belt and Road strategy. Business • 01 Dec 21
EU plans €300bn international development fund The European Commission has announced a plan to mobilise €300 billion in public and private infrastructure investment around the world, a move seen as a response to China's Belt and Road strategy. Business • 01 Dec 21
EU may clear semiconductor state aid The European Union may approve state aid to fund new semiconductor production in the bloc, its competition chief said today. Business • 18 Nov 21
EU may clear semiconductor state aid The European Union may approve state aid to fund new semiconductor production in the bloc, its competition chief said today. Business • 18 Nov 21
EU official says UK protocol demands 'unattainable' A senior EU official has said the UK demands on the Northern Ireland Protocol, as set out in its July paper, are "unattainable". Brexit • 11 Nov 21
EU official says UK protocol demands 'unattainable' A senior EU official has said the UK demands on the Northern Ireland Protocol, as set out in its July paper, are "unattainable". Brexit • 11 Nov 21
Protocol in 'clear link' to EU-UK trade deal - Šefčovič The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has told member states there is a clear link between the bloc's free trade deal with Britain and the Northern Ireland Protocol, RTÉ News understands. Brexit • 26 Nov 21
Protocol in 'clear link' to EU-UK trade deal - Šefčovič The EU's chief Brexit negotiator has told member states there is a clear link between the bloc's free trade deal with Britain and the Northern Ireland Protocol, RTÉ News understands. Brexit • 26 Nov 21
UN to meet on Poland border crisis, new sanctions by EU The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow on the migrant crisis at the border between Poland and Belarus, diplomats said. World • 10 Nov 21
UN to meet on Poland border crisis, new sanctions by EU The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow on the migrant crisis at the border between Poland and Belarus, diplomats said. World • 10 Nov 21
EU court upholds €2.4bn fine on Google The European Union's second-highest court has upheld a €2.4 billion fine on Google by anti-trust authorities in Brussels for search engine dominance. World • 10 Nov 21
EU court upholds €2.4bn fine on Google The European Union's second-highest court has upheld a €2.4 billion fine on Google by anti-trust authorities in Brussels for search engine dominance. World • 10 Nov 21
EU could set 'gold standard' on big tech - Haugen Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has said the EU could set the global "gold standard" on curbing the power of big tech, lending a boost to a European push for new laws against US giants. Business • 08 Nov 21
EU could set 'gold standard' on big tech - Haugen Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has said the EU could set the global "gold standard" on curbing the power of big tech, lending a boost to a European push for new laws against US giants. Business • 08 Nov 21
EU pledges application of global bank capital rules The European Union has today published draft laws to "faithfully" implement the final batch of tougher global bank capital rules from 2025, two years later than agreed internationally. Business • 27 Oct 21
EU pledges application of global bank capital rules The European Union has today published draft laws to "faithfully" implement the final batch of tougher global bank capital rules from 2025, two years later than agreed internationally. Business • 27 Oct 21
EU supports tougher action over Poland's ECJ stance EU leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels have supported taking tougher action against Poland over its challenge to the role of the European Court of Justice. World • 22 Oct 21
EU supports tougher action over Poland's ECJ stance EU leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels have supported taking tougher action against Poland over its challenge to the role of the European Court of Justice. World • 22 Oct 21
Frost says EU must concede more on Brexit Britain's Brexit minister David Frost has said that the European Union needs to make significant change if there is to be a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 15 Oct 21
Frost says EU must concede more on Brexit Britain's Brexit minister David Frost has said that the European Union needs to make significant change if there is to be a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Brexit • 15 Oct 21
EU proposal provides a 'sensible solution' - O'Neill Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the latest EU proposal to address problems of post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland provides a "sensible solution". Brexit • 14 Oct 21
EU proposal provides a 'sensible solution' - O'Neill Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the latest EU proposal to address problems of post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland provides a "sensible solution". Brexit • 14 Oct 21
NI Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation - EU European Commission vice president Maroš Šefcovic has said discussions around the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be a renegotiation. Brexit • 14 Oct 21
NI Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation - EU European Commission vice president Maroš Šefcovic has said discussions around the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be a renegotiation. Brexit • 14 Oct 21
EU says changes to NI Protocol will cut checks by 80% The European Commission has said its proposals to ease the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol will cut checks and controls on a range of retail goods by 80%. Brexit • 13 Oct 21
EU says changes to NI Protocol will cut checks by 80% The European Commission has said its proposals to ease the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol will cut checks and controls on a range of retail goods by 80%. Brexit • 13 Oct 21
UK in new 'red line' barrier to progress - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the British government has created a new "red line" barrier to progress that it knows the EU cannot move on. Brexit • 10 Oct 21
UK in new 'red line' barrier to progress - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the British government has created a new "red line" barrier to progress that it knows the EU cannot move on. Brexit • 10 Oct 21
Coveney says UK 'not likely' to trigger Article 16 Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the British government is not likely to trigger Article 16 any time soon despite "a lot of tough talk" from its lead Brexit negotiator David Frost at the Conservative Party conference in recent days. Brexit • 06 Oct 21
Coveney says UK 'not likely' to trigger Article 16 Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the British government is not likely to trigger Article 16 any time soon despite "a lot of tough talk" from its lead Brexit negotiator David Frost at the Conservative Party conference in recent days. Brexit • 06 Oct 21
Balkan states struggling with EU impasse on membership Six Western Balkan countries must be wondering at the moment, Paul Cunningham writes, is the EU actually serious about extending membership to them? Analysis and Comment • 05 Oct 21
Balkan states struggling with EU impasse on membership Six Western Balkan countries must be wondering at the moment, Paul Cunningham writes, is the EU actually serious about extending membership to them? Analysis and Comment • 05 Oct 21
