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<p>Some of Ireland's European neighbours marked Victory in Europe day on Saturday and Russia and its satellites will commemorate Victory Day today. Picture: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty</p>

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Irish Examiner view: We need an honest and mature debate on neutrality

Today is Europe Day — and the eve of the 50th anniversary of Ireland's vote to join the EEC — and it's a good time to take stock of our engagement with our neighbours

world

EU marks 70 years since its foundation on Europe day

The European Union at 60: EU needs to recover its legitimacy

general

Europe: An existential crisis

European unity is necessary to promote peace and save Syrians

business

Europe needs a new generation of statesmen

Greek crisis may be beginning of the end for the euro dream

With Greece teetering on the brink of a eurozone exit there has never been a more pressing time to reform the EU, writes Kyran Fitzgerald

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

We’re still trying to make Europe add up

Gerard Howlin on a book that looks at the synergy of history, politics and the ideas that has brought the European Union to life and sustained it through succeeding crises.

Sat, 18 May, 2013

EU awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the midst of its greatest crisis since its beginnings in the 1950s.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2012

Lisbon Treaty debate negative and inaccurate, says Kenny

The debate on the Lisbon Treaty here has been uninspiring, negative and bedevilled with inaccuracy, it was claimed today.

Fri, 09 May, 2008

Former Taoiseach to mark Europe Day

Former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald will join Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today for a special event to mark Europe Day.

Fri, 09 May, 2008

Public to run 'Europe Day' debates

Members of the public will today direct a series of special debates on European policy taking place in the Dáil to mark Europe Day.

Wed, 10 May, 2006

French vote in key EU referendum

Voters in France faced an historic choice today as they cast ballots in a referendum on the European Union’s first constitution.

Sun, 29 May, 2005

Europe’s landmark new constitution faces a make-or-break referendum in France tomorrow, when a polarised nation decides whether to boost or block the next giant leap forward in a half-century of efforts to unite the continent.

Sat, 28 May, 2005

Philosopher finds speaking his mind may be unwise

Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill profiles the controversial Italian, Rocco Buttiglione.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2004

Prodi calls for adoption of EU constitution

European Commission President Romano Prodi urged EU governments today to adopt a constitution that safeguards and builds upon the gains of 53 years of unprecedented integration.

Thu, 08 May, 2003

May Day favourite for countries to join EU

May Day 2004 was expected to be confirmed today as the official membership date for 10 new countries joining the European Union.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2002