All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having … Analysis and Comment • 2 hrs
Just 15% of Irish firms 'fully compliant' with GDPR Just 15% of businesses here say they are fully compliant with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. Business • 17 Jul
EU takes aim at Temu & Shein with proposed import duty The European Union is drawing up plans to impose customs duties on cheap goods bought from Chinese online retailers including Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, the … Business • 03 Jul
Ukraine signs security pact with EU and two member states European Union leaders have signed a security agreement with Ukraine, kicking off a two-day summit at which they will also set a strategic course for … Ukraine • 27 Jun
Govt to approve plan for joining EU military initiative The Government is expected to approve a proposal to allow Ireland join an EU military initiative to defend critical seabed infrastructure against sabotage, terrorism and … Politics • 11 Jun
Watch: What does an MEP do? Voters across the European Union will go to the polls between 6-9 June to elect the next 720 Members of European Parliament (MEPs). Elections 2024 • 02 Jun
UK business lobby calls for improved EU links Britain's business community has today called for whatever government emerges from the looming UK general election to improve relations with the European Union and lighten … Business • 30 May
Protest at Georgian parliament over 'foreign agent' bill Around 1,000 protesters are still outside Georgia's parliament after an all-night last-stand demonstration against a highly controversial Russian-style "foreign influence" bill. World • 13 May
Wired: USB-C replaces old headaches with new ones USB-C is quickly becoming the default connection type for gadgets, but the dream of needing one cable – and having less waste – is still … Business • 28 Apr
EU warns Georgia over impact of 'foreign agent' law The European Union has warned Georgia that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the … World • 17 Apr
Temu likely to face tougher online rules as EU users soar PDD Group's fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu is likely to be subject to tough EU online content rules that already apply to Meta Platforms, Google, Elon … Business • 15 Apr
EU grants extension to tariff-free Ukrainian imports deal The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on granting Ukrainian food producers tariff-free access to its markets until June 2025, the European Parliament has … Ukraine • 20 Mar
EU agrees to watered down rules on supply chain standards EU member countries have agreed to a new law that would force companies to uphold environmental and human rights standards in their supply chains, Belgium, … Business • 15 Mar
Microsoft takes swipe at Google over AI platform Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft has told EU competition … Business • 15 Mar
France to propose EU-wide ban on used clothes exports France is proposing a European Union ban on exports of used clothes, the environment ministry has told Reuters. Business • 14 Mar
Ireland hit with €4.5m EU fine over telecom delays The EU Court of Justice has fined Ireland €4.5 million for delays in incorporating the European Electronic Communications Code into national law. Ireland • 14 Mar
We live in pre-war times, Tusk tells EPP delegates Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has told delegates at a congress of the centre-right European People's Party that "we are living in new times, in … World • 07 Mar
Varadkar favours processing irregular migrants outside EU Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he is in favour of processing applications for irregular migrants in countries outside of the European Union. Politics • 07 Mar
EU considers end to lifelong driving licences MEPs are debating whether to force motorists to pass medical exams if they want to keep their driving licences in the EU. Europe • 27 Feb
EU opens formal investigation into TikTok The European Union will investigate whether ByteDance's TikTok breached online content rules aimed at protecting children and ensuring transparent advertising, an official has said, putting … Business • 19 Feb
Martin urges EU unanimity on West Bank settler sanctions Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said he hoped to get unanimity from the EU regarding sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank, … European Union • 19 Feb
EU postpones decision on supply chain due diligence law European Union countries have today postponed a decision on a proposed law which would require large companies to check if their supply chains use forced … Business • 09 Feb
Microsoft in talks to end trade body's cloud complaint Microsoft is in talks with CISPE in an attempt to resolve its European Union antitrust complaint about the US software giant's cloud computing licensing practices, … Business • 07 Feb
EU vows to ease 'administrative burdens' on farmers European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has said that Brussels would put forward plans to ease rules and red tape criticised by farmers protesting … Europe • 01 Feb
EU agrees on tougher carbon curbs for trucks and buses Negotiators from European Union member states and the European Parliament have agreed tougher emission standards for trucks and buses, phased in between 2030 and 2040. Climate • 18 Jan
