Britain will be blocked from taking part in the upcoming EU elections, one of Europe's most influential politicians has suggested.

The assets of criminals across the EU will soon be open to freezing and confiscation.

The head of the European Union’s executive body, the European Commission, has called its parliament "totally ridiculous" during a spat over low MEP attendance.

Nigel Farage - currently the UKIP party's interim leader - confirmed he has ordered an investigation into what happened in the parliament building.

More than half of the total number of ballot papers cast in the Midlands-North-West constituency have been rechecked.

Cannabis campaigner Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is on his way from Dáil Éireann to Brussels by virtue of a sensational win in the Midlands North-West constituency.

Investors will this week be watching election results that could deal a blow to political parties who are key to reform efforts in the EU and could also fan instability in Ukraine.

Irish politicians have played a storied role at the heart of Europe, but their influence is waning and work is needed to address an impending fall-off in top jobs, writes Mary C Murphy.

Ireland’s members of the European Parliament were split in votes on the controversial issues of arms, GMOs, fracking, and global warming, a report has shown.

Fianna Fáil will today launch a last-minute change of strategy by carving up Ireland South in a move expected to anger its sitting MEP, Brian Crowley, who is known for closely guarding his huge vote share.

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has stressed the importance of the outcome the European elections and the impact the MEPs will have on youth unemployment, social protection, income, and working conditions.

The past is a different country for Nessa Childers.

Far from the days when a European Parliament seat meant a cosy retirement for spent politicians, now much more is demanded of the modern MEP, writes Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill.

IRELAND had some of the best performers in the European Parliament over the past term, punching above their weight and taking full advantage of the huge additional powers the MEPs have gained.