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<p>European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at Sunday's Ukraine peace summit in Obbürgen, Switzerland. On Monday she will join EU leaders including Simon Harris for a meeting on the results of the European elections, but will not attend the leaders' dinner later that day. Picture: Alessandro della Valle/Keystone/AP </p>

politics

EU leaders gather on Monday to decide who to appoint to key roles

Simon Harris will join other heads of government amid friction over Ursula von der Leyen's bid to be reappointed European Commission president

<p>Under the Electoral Act 1997, candidates are able to reclaim up to €64,400 worth of allowable election expenses. Picture: Don Moloney</p>

politics

Tadgh McNally: Falling short can cost candidates thousands

<p>Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will have been broadly satisfied with the election results. It remains to be seen if their renewed confidence will translate into an early general election. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach may yet be tempted to call an early general election

Euro falls sharply as far right gains prompt French snap general election

economy

Euro falls sharply as far right gains prompt French snap general election

All eyes on local and EU counts as vote may be bellwether for a general election

politics

All eyes on local and EU counts as vote may be bellwether for a general election

Planning Bill signals a quiet coup on our democracy

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Planning Bill signals a quiet coup on our democracy

John Mullins polling 'better than people think' in Ireland South

John Mullins polling 'better than people think' in Ireland South

Fine Gael director of elections Simon Coveney says Mullins has a 'real shot' at taking a second European Parliament seat in the constituency

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Niall Blaney in row with Fianna Fáil over 'not enough support'

Niall Blaney in row with Fianna Fáil over 'not enough support'

Midlands-North-West candidate said: 'I'm not getting the same support as other candidates are getting in this campaign' — a claim that party leader Micheál Martin rejected

Fri, 24 May, 2024

New bill will allow all third-level graduates vote in Seanad elections

New bill will allow all third-level graduates vote in Seanad elections

Seanad Electoral Bill comes in the wake of Supreme Court ruling that university electoral panels for Seanad Éireann are unconstitutional

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Carles Puigdemont speech

Irish Examiner view: Free Catalonia hasn’t gone away, you know

With their fragile alliances, and the need to reconcile with recent history, there are parallels between Ireland and Spain

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OFFICE

Homeless asylum seekers in Dublin 'tent-city' fear new migration laws will not help them

'We have an open toilet in the corner; you can smell the place,' says one asylum seeker. 'It is no way to live and people think we come here for a good life. It is not true'

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Irish constitution referenda

Mick Clifford: Sinn Féin chasing votes in the gutter of lies

Mary Lou McDonald’s party wants voters back and appears willing to go to extreme lengths of pandering to those spreading misinformation to do so

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

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EU embraces comprehensive new AI rules

The AI Act is intended to address concerns about bias, privacy and other risks from the rapidly evolving technology

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Packaged Apples

Ketchup sachets and plastic wrapping on fruit and veg may be banned under new EU deal

The agreement has brought in other measures including a ban on single-use plastics in catering by 2030

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Europe ratifies Nature Restoration Law despite late opposition

Europe ratifies Nature Restoration Law despite late opposition

More than 80% of protected habitats across the EU are in danger, according to the European Environment Agency, with a combined area about half the size of Spain in need of restoration

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Coronavirus

Fine Gael selects Regina Doherty to run in Dublin in European elections

Doherty defeated junior minister Josepha Madigan and fellow senator Barry Ward to run for seat being vacated by Frances Fitzgerald

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Danish MEP says rise of far right in Ireland will only continue

Danish MEP says rise of far right in Ireland will only continue

Anders Vistisen was accused of hate speech after he called for the “harmful influence” of Islam to be addressed in an EU debate on violence against women last year

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

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Calls for Irish Government to support global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

A Dáil motion calling for TDs to support a global treaty on ending fossil fuel expansion should be supported if Ireland is serious about its climate commitments, environmental groups have said.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

ECB will have new inflation data to ponder this week

ECB will have new inflation data to ponder this week

Eurozone data for November, due on Thursday, will probably show inflation at 2.7%, the lowest since July, 2021

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

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Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín eying up European elections run

It is understood Mr Tóibín is considering the run as part of efforts to expand Aontú’s reach beyond the Dáil, party source said

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Michael Creed tipped as top Fine Gael candidate for EU elections

Michael Creed tipped as top Fine Gael candidate for EU elections

If elected he would follow in the footsteps of his father Donal, who served as an MEP from 1973 to 1977

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Last straws after harvest and tractor plowing the stubble field

MEPs vote down agri-pesticides proposal

Greens rapporteur described the vote as 'a bitter disappointment for biodiversity, for our health, and our children’s health'

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Young man delivering food by bicycle

Food delivery riders operating in twilight economic zone open to all sorts of exploitation

Estimates for the number of delivery drivers working in Irish cities vary from around 3,000 upwards. Most of these are working at a complete remove from platform apps such as Just Eat and Deliveroo

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023

Ireland to get additional MEP at upcoming European Parliament election

Ireland to get additional MEP at upcoming European Parliament election

The additional seat, which is yet to be allocated to any constituency, will see the number of Irish MEPs rise from 13 to 14

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Government raises concerns with EU over 'problematic' crime directive

Government raises concerns with EU over 'problematic' crime directive

'Significant' compensation costs and introduction of EU helpline number among the issues

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Greta Thunberg

Europe's nature restoration proposal looks doomed to fail

Fine Gael’s MEPs have signalled that they will vote for the nature restoration proposal in direct opposition to the EPP’s position

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Fianna Fáil's Lisa Chambers 'considering' European elections bid

Fianna Fáil's Lisa Chambers 'considering' European elections bid

Ms Chambers said her decision would depend on the upcoming boundary review, which is due to be announced in August

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

John Gibbons: Voting against nature restoration is a vote to lay waste to Europe

John Gibbons: Voting against nature restoration is a vote to lay waste to Europe

The EPP, of which Fine Gael is a member, continues to vote against throwing a lifeline to beleaguered ecosystems

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains high

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains high

The Parliament’s environment committee voted 44 in favour and 44 against, parity meaning the motion to reject the law was unsuccessful

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

John Lannon: EU contributes to causes of migration, then shuts the door on those who flee

John Lannon: EU contributes to causes of migration, then shuts the door on those who flee

The Doras CEO says Ireland now has an opportunity to make a meaningful response to the refugee crisis

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

Compromise on controversial Nature Restoration Law can still be reached, says commissioner

Compromise on controversial Nature Restoration Law can still be reached, says commissioner

Commissioner for the Environment and Oceans Virginijus Sinkevičius said he would meet resistant MEPs 'to consider further flexibility' around rewetting of peatlands

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

EU politicians to plough ahead with nature protection proposals despite EPP withdrawal

EU politicians to plough ahead with nature protection proposals despite EPP withdrawal

MEPs from political groupings other than the EPP claimed on Thursday that they have reached a compromise deal with enough support to pass a Parliament committee vote on June 15

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

FILE PHOTO The EU General Court has upheld a €2.4 billion fine from 2017 against Google, for abusing its search engine dominance

As layoffs increase, Ireland's well-paid tech workers are rushing to join trade unions

With 2,300 jobs lost and more to come, the tides are turning across Ireland's tech industry

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

German attempts to block EU legislation phasing out all internal combustion engines in cars by 2035 and the fudge of allowing e-fuels to continue to be used could shred critical climate targets

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

European Parliament election

'I don't own them': Mick Wallace clarifies wine bar controversy

Ireland South MEP Mick Wallace has confirmed he does not own three wine bars even though he always felt he did. It comes after the politician claimed in a Tiktok clip that he has three wine bars in Dublin.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Europe Lobbying Scandal

What does the 'Qatargate' scandal mean for European democracy?

An EU-wide ethics body that is fully equipped to rise to challenges such as ‘Qatargate’ must be established, writes Alexander Conway

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Europe Lobbying Scandal

Irish Examiner view: Qatar conflict with EU raises danger of arguments between allies

What may seem a straightforward investigation into corruption must be judged in the wider context of global instability

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Germany Climate Wind Power

EU hails deal to expand carbon trading market for business

Europe is also set to accelerate the pace at which energy-hungry companies are obliged to reduce pollution

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Europe Lobbying Scandal

Emily O'Reilly: Scandal should prompt overhaul of EU anti-corruption framework

Any new EU ethics body, must have real powers, and must have a mandate over not only MEPs and Commissioners, but also over national ministers and ambassadors who wield the most significant but often most opaque power in Brussels.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

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Qatar lobbying: European Parliament scandal shows urgent need for tighter regulations

If the European Parliament were to fight abuses more firmly, if transparency, probity and ethics were at the heart of its work organisation, then the institution would stop attracting dishonest people

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

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Greek MEP removed from office amid corruption investigation

Parliament vice president Eva Kaili will appear in court with three associates after police probing corruption find €1.5m in cash

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

USB-C to be mandatory phone charging cable in the EU from 2024

USB-C to be mandatory phone charging cable in the EU from 2024

Apple has been the outlier in the industry, and now they are going to have to remove their lightning port and replace it with a USB-C connection

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Irish MEPs' delegation blocked by Israel from entering Gaza

Irish MEPs' delegation blocked by Israel from entering Gaza

The Israeli authorities said that they 'cannot allow the visit to Gaza of delegations with political affiliation and legislators'

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Clare Daly defends voting against resolution condemning Russian aggression

Clare Daly defends voting against resolution condemning Russian aggression

MEP says she condemns Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine but opposes militarism and the acceleration of Nato involvement

Sun, 06 Mar, 2022

Irish Examiner View: Bad timing

Irish Examiner View: Bad timing

Ireland has put up with our current arrangement of changing the clocks for decades. If we have to wait a while longer, so be it

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

CC DISCLOSURES TRIBUNAL

MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly reject claims they spread 'fake news' about Syria attack

MEPs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have rejected claims that they have spread "fake news" about an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Brexit

Irish Examiner view: Article 16 apology did not inspire confidence

How can European Commission say it got it right 'in the end'?

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

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Rename EU building after giant and icon John Hume, says Billy Kelleher

Mr Kelleher has not yet had a reply, but plans to raise the issue again when he returns to Brussels in two weeks' time

Fri, 14 Aug, 2020

Green MEP says closure of disability services has created uncertainty for her family

Green MEP says closure of disability services has created uncertainty for her family

Grace O'Sullivan's 29-year-old daughter has been affected by the closures.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Phil Hogan: EU will stand firm against Washington over trade disputes

Phil Hogan: EU will stand firm against Washington over trade disputes

A trade dispute dating back to 2004 over subsidies for Europe's Airbus and US planemaker Boeing is drawing to a conclusion.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020