European Commission offers €11 billion to Ukraine The European Commission president has announced a massive aid package to Ukraine of "at least €11 billion over the next couple of years." Business • 05 Mar 14
Barroso hails Ireland's return to 'normal' President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso has repeated his support for efforts by the Irish Government to break the link between sovereign and … News • 05 Mar 14
Govt sources say recapitalisation talks ongoing Government sources have insisted that the possibility of the EU's permanent bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, retroactively recapitalising Irish banks is still a work … News • 20 Dec 13
EU to investigate German current account surplus The European Commission has decided to prepare an in-depth analysis of Germany's persistently high current account surplus to find out if it is a sign … Business • 13 Nov 13
European Union and Canada agree free trade deal The European Union has agreed a multi-billion euro free-trade agreement with Canada, following years of intense negotiations over agricultural exports. News • 18 Oct 13
Economic recovery within sight - Barroso European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has declared that economic recovery is within sight after nearly four years of Europe's debt crisis. News • 11 Sep 13
Possibility of 'spare capacity' next year - Noonan Finance Minister Michael Noonan has said if there is spare cash after next year's Budget, it will be used to grow the economy and create … Business • 23 Apr 13
Barroso: Irish efforts deserve to be 'rewarded' The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has said he is confident Ireland will make a full return to the markets before the … News • 28 Feb 13
€9 billion extra needed for EU budget The European Commission says an additional €9 billion is needed to meet all of the EU's commitments in the 2012 budget. Business • 23 Oct 12
Ireland and Spain first to benefit from bank union Lenders from Ireland and Spain are expected to be the first institutions to be covered by new ECB-led banking union. Business • 12 Sep 12
Plans for single EU bank supervisor outlined The European Commission President has outlined his vision for the banking sector, in which the European Central Bank would be given supervisory powers over all … News • 12 Sep 12
Barroso tells Greece to put words into action EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has told Greece's new government to "deliver, deliver, deliver" on promises for cost-cutting reforms. Business • 26 Jul 12
Creighton: Major implications if Greece exits euro Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has said a Greek exit from the eurozone would place huge pressure on other countries to exit the currency. News • 01 Aug 12
