Person: President Chirac

THE deadlock over Europe’s budget continues after a terse meeting in Paris yesterday between the French President Jacques Chirac and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2005

Farmers’ EU knockout punch

FRENCH farmers, renowned for their militancy on EU issues, have landed a knockout punch by leading the No vote on the European Union’s new constitution.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

Bush prepares for charm offensive in Europe

US President George Bush said he is confident he can mend fences with European leaders during a summit next week, though he disagrees with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on the future role of Nato.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2005

Iraqi premier calls on Europe to help

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi today delivered an impassioned personal plea to Europe’s leaders for more support to stabilise his country.

Fri, 05 Nov, 2004

Gang draw swastikas on young mother

A gang of men cut off the hair of a young woman and drew swastikas on her stomach as she travelled on a train in Paris with her baby.

Sun, 11 Jul, 2004

Walsh hotly tipped if Ireland wins EU farm portfolio

THE prospects of Joe Walsh becoming Ireland's new EU Commissioner improved in the past week.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2004

Portuguese PM mooted as new EU president

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said today he was confident that he had found the right candidate to become the next president of the European Commission.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Prodi's successor could be named next week

Europe’s leaders will meet in Brussels for dinner next week on the way back from the NATO summit in Istanbul – but only if there is a consensus by then on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Chirac blames Blair as EU talks turn sour

Britain and France were locked in a bruising battle at the EU summit tonight as President Jacques Chirac bitterly blamed Tony Blair for watering down the new constitution.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

Blair to meet Chirac and Schroeder

British Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder ahead of this weekend’s crucial summit on the future of the European Union, it has emerged.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2003

Fischler quick to claim credit for CAP reform

ALREADY a bogey man for Irish fishermen, Franz Fischler has now cast a long shadow over our farmers also.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2003

France defends anti-war stance

France today defended its opposition to the Iraq war, despite a warning by US Secretary of State Colin Powell that Paris would face consequences for its stance.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2003

Leaders push for key UN role in Iraq

The leaders of Russia, France and Germany today called for the United Nations to play a central role in rebuilding Iraq, and French President Jacques Chirac signalled his desire to mend damaged relations with the United States.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2003

Blair leads tributes to dead soldiers

TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to the 12 soldiers killed when their helicopter crashed yesterday.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2003

MPs attack French anti-war stance

THE French government’s stance on Iraq came under attack in Britain yesterday from both Labour and Tory MPs.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2003

Mugabes head home after shopping

ROBERT and Grace Mugabe swept out of Paris yesterday afternoon after a high profile summit and shopping trip which defied calls from the EU for the couple to be banned.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2003

Chirac takes flak for Mugabe welcome

POLITICIANS and human rights campaigners yesterday launched a fresh attack on French President Jacques Chirac as he greeted his Zimbabwean counterpart Robert Mugabe at a summit in Paris.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2003

Robert Mugabe: green light given despite an EU travel ban

ZIMBABWE’S President Robert Mugabe will be allowed to visit Paris next week for an African leaders’ summit, European Union governments reluctantly agreed yesterday.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

They say we’re not in neutral, so it’s time we showed them where it is

THE Americans know that one of the most effective ways to concentrate people’s minds is with the mighty dollar.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2003

Irish and French unite to reject beef proposals

FRENCH and Irish farm leaders have come together to outline their strong opposition to the Fischler mid-term review proposals on beef.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002

Blair flies out to meet Bush for Saddam talks

Prime Minister Tony Blair was today flying to the US for crucial talks with President George W Bush over how to halt Saddam Hussein’s efforts to develop weapons of mass destruction.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2002

Ministers fight CAP changes

A MAJOR toning down of the radical Fischler CAP proposals is inevitable, after overwhelming opposition emerged at last Monday's Council of agriculture ministers in Brussels.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2002

Chirac names Raffarin as new French Prime Minister

French President Jacques Chirac has named conservative senator Jean-Pierre Raffarin as the country’s new Prime Minister.

Mon, 06 May, 2002

Prodi in bid to reassert power

European Commission President Romano Prodi was today taking on EU leaders over who is really running the European Union.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2001

Blair to hold talks with Chirac and Schroeder

Prime Minister Tony Blair is to hold talks with French and German leaders in the next few days to discuss the ongoing war against terrorism, Downing Street said today.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2001

Blair backs US military response

The British Prime Minister Tony Blair has come out firmly behind America in its planned military response to the US atrocity.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2001

Chirac excapes questioning in corruption probe

Troubled French President Jacques Chirac may escape being questioned over a corruption scandal after magistrates decided that they don't have the power to summon him.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2001