Hogan 'exploring idea' of applying for WTO top job It has been confirmed that the EU Commissioner for Trade, Ireland's Phil Hogan, is "exploring the idea" of applying to be the director general of the World Trade Organization. Politics • 30 May 20
Hogan 'exploring idea' of applying for WTO top job It has been confirmed that the EU Commissioner for Trade, Ireland's Phil Hogan, is "exploring the idea" of applying to be the director general of the World Trade Organization. Politics • 30 May 20
Hogan hopes for movement from UK in Brexit talks EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said it is time for the United Kingdom to decide whether to crash out of the European Union without a deal before the end of June or to show movement in the stalled post-Brexit negotiations. Brexit • 27 May 20
Hogan hopes for movement from UK in Brexit talks EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said it is time for the United Kingdom to decide whether to crash out of the European Union without a deal before the end of June or to show movement in the stalled post-Brexit negotiations. Brexit • 27 May 20
Hogan hopeful on mini-US trade deal, but hurdles remain European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said he was hopeful of reaching a mini trade accord with the US in coming weeks, but that there were still difficult issues to overcome including barriers on agriculture. Business • 06 Mar 20
Hogan hopeful on mini-US trade deal, but hurdles remain European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said he was hopeful of reaching a mini trade accord with the US in coming weeks, but that there were still difficult issues to overcome including barriers on agriculture. Business • 06 Mar 20
EU state aid rules may be relaxed due to virus - Hogan European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said EU state aid rules may be relaxed if the coronavirus outbreak has a negative impact on member state economies. Business • 05 Mar 20
EU state aid rules may be relaxed due to virus - Hogan European Union Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said EU state aid rules may be relaxed if the coronavirus outbreak has a negative impact on member state economies. Business • 05 Mar 20
Temporary trade dispute appeal system agreed at Davos The European Union, China and 15 other countries agreed today to develop a temporary system for appealing trade dispute rulings after the recent US-provoked collapse of the WTO appeals body. Business • 24 Jan 20
Temporary trade dispute appeal system agreed at Davos The European Union, China and 15 other countries agreed today to develop a temporary system for appealing trade dispute rulings after the recent US-provoked collapse of the WTO appeals body. Business • 24 Jan 20
Hogan upbeat on EU-UK trade deal post Brexit The EU Trade Commissioner has said the European Union is ready to do "an ambitious and comprehensive new partnership with the UK" after Brexit. Brexit • 23 Jan 20
Hogan upbeat on EU-UK trade deal post Brexit The EU Trade Commissioner has said the European Union is ready to do "an ambitious and comprehensive new partnership with the UK" after Brexit. Brexit • 23 Jan 20
EU/US trade talks 'off to good start' European Union trade commissioner Phil Hogan said his meeting with senior US officials marked a "good start" to resetting trade ties with Washington, but there was more work to do. Business • 17 Jan 20
EU/US trade talks 'off to good start' European Union trade commissioner Phil Hogan said his meeting with senior US officials marked a "good start" to resetting trade ties with Washington, but there was more work to do. Business • 17 Jan 20
EU trying to reset trading relationship with US - Hogan The European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said the EU is trying to reset its trading relationship with the US. Business • 16 Jan 20
EU trying to reset trading relationship with US - Hogan The European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said the EU is trying to reset its trading relationship with the US. Business • 16 Jan 20
Paris, US have 15 days to settle digital tax row France and the US have given themselves 15 days to settle a dispute over the taxation of US tech giants, French Finance Minister Bruno le Maire said today. Business • 07 Jan 20
Paris, US have 15 days to settle digital tax row France and the US have given themselves 15 days to settle a dispute over the taxation of US tech giants, French Finance Minister Bruno le Maire said today. Business • 07 Jan 20
Hogan hoping for more 'common sense approach' from UK The European Trade Commissioner has said he does not take statements by the UK Prime Minister on Britain's future relationship with the EU entirely seriously. Politics • 06 Jan 20
Hogan hoping for more 'common sense approach' from UK The European Trade Commissioner has said he does not take statements by the UK Prime Minister on Britain's future relationship with the EU entirely seriously. Politics • 06 Jan 20
US trade offensive takes out WTO as global referee US disruption of the global economic order has reached a major milestone as the World Trade Organization (WTO) loses its ability to intervene in trade wars, threatening the future of the Geneva-based body. Business • 10 Dec 19
US trade offensive takes out WTO as global referee US disruption of the global economic order has reached a major milestone as the World Trade Organization (WTO) loses its ability to intervene in trade wars, threatening the future of the Geneva-based body. Business • 10 Dec 19
UK consumers will expect EU standards in FTA - Hogan Ireland's EU commissioner Phil Hogan has said British consumers will expect the UK to sign up to the EU's labour, environmental and food standards as part of a free trade agreement for which he will be chief negotiator next year. Brexit • 13 Nov 19
UK consumers will expect EU standards in FTA - Hogan Ireland's EU commissioner Phil Hogan has said British consumers will expect the UK to sign up to the EU's labour, environmental and food standards as part of a free trade agreement for which he will be chief negotiator next year. Brexit • 13 Nov 19
Irish Whiskey gets legal protection in China Irish whiskey has secured legal protection - or "geographic indication" (GI) status - in China. Business • 06 Nov 19
Irish Whiskey gets legal protection in China Irish whiskey has secured legal protection - or "geographic indication" (GI) status - in China. Business • 06 Nov 19
Hogan expects EU to grant Brexit deadline extension EU Commissioner Phil Hogan expects the EU member states to grant an extension of the Brexit deadline past 31 October if the UK government asks for one. Ireland • 14 Sep 19
Hogan expects EU to grant Brexit deadline extension EU Commissioner Phil Hogan expects the EU member states to grant an extension of the Brexit deadline past 31 October if the UK government asks for one. Ireland • 14 Sep 19
Hogan confirmed as new EU Trade Commissioner Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed the nomination of Phil Hogan as the EU's next trade commissioner, describing him as a "skilled negotiator". Ireland • 10 Sep 19
Hogan confirmed as new EU Trade Commissioner Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed the nomination of Phil Hogan as the EU's next trade commissioner, describing him as a "skilled negotiator". Ireland • 10 Sep 19
UK needs to 'get real' about backstop - Hogan The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, has said the EU will "not buckle" in the face of a no-deal Brexit. Brexit • 21 Aug 19
UK needs to 'get real' about backstop - Hogan The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan, has said the EU will "not buckle" in the face of a no-deal Brexit. Brexit • 21 Aug 19
Government backs Hogan for second EC term The Government is firmly backing Phil Hogan to be appointed to the European Commission for a second term, despite a call on EU leaders to put forward the names of a man and a woman. Politics • 10 Jul 19
Government backs Hogan for second EC term The Government is firmly backing Phil Hogan to be appointed to the European Commission for a second term, despite a call on EU leaders to put forward the names of a man and a woman. Politics • 10 Jul 19
Hogan to be nominated for second commission term Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he intends to nominate Phil Hogan for a second term as Ireland's member of the European Commission. Politics • 09 Jul 19
Hogan to be nominated for second commission term Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he intends to nominate Phil Hogan for a second term as Ireland's member of the European Commission. Politics • 09 Jul 19
Hogan hopeful of Brexit deal in coming weeks Ireland's EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said he is still hopeful of a Brexit deal, but has warned that a UK-wide customs union with the EU would not be a replacement for this Northern Ireland-specific backstop. Brexit • 26 Oct 18
Hogan hopeful of Brexit deal in coming weeks Ireland's EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said he is still hopeful of a Brexit deal, but has warned that a UK-wide customs union with the EU would not be a replacement for this Northern Ireland-specific backstop. Brexit • 26 Oct 18
Ireland will come first in Brexit talks, says Juncker President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Junker has said that Ireland will come first in the Brexit negotiations, and that its border with Europe is a priority. Brexit • 21 Jun 18
Ireland will come first in Brexit talks, says Juncker President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Junker has said that Ireland will come first in the Brexit negotiations, and that its border with Europe is a priority. Brexit • 21 Jun 18
Irish opposition to proposed reforms to CAP payments The European Commission has proposed cutting direct subsidies to farmers while increasing the share of funds going to smaller farms. Common Agriculture Policy • 01 Jun 18
Irish opposition to proposed reforms to CAP payments The European Commission has proposed cutting direct subsidies to farmers while increasing the share of funds going to smaller farms. Common Agriculture Policy • 01 Jun 18
UK must accept it is decision time on Brexit - Hogan The UK has to face up to the fact that decision time is here on Brexit, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has said. Brexit • 26 Apr 18
UK must accept it is decision time on Brexit - Hogan The UK has to face up to the fact that decision time is here on Brexit, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has said. Brexit • 26 Apr 18
Hogan calls for radical overhaul of agri-food sector EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has said the agri-food sector must "overhaul radically" its green contribution. Ireland • 04 Dec 17
Hogan calls for radical overhaul of agri-food sector EU Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has said the agri-food sector must "overhaul radically" its green contribution. Ireland • 04 Dec 17
