Person: Ursula von der Leyen

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Unveiling of new European Commission delayed for a week
Unveiling of new European Commission delayed for a week
European Parliament sources indicated that the delay is due to a change in the Slovenian commissioner candidate

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe
Government 'hopeful' Michael McGrath will land finance portfolio in Europe
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will reveal role on Wednesday

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

France EU Ukraine
EU set to resume Mercosur trade deal talks early next month
In the works for two decades, an agreement has been delayed by European concerns over environmental safeguards and complaints by the Mercosur trade bloc that protectionism motivates those concerns

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

EU Commissioner nomination
'Unfair' to Michael McGrath if Ireland was to nominate second EU commissioner, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris said it would be unfair to have asked Mr McGrath to step down from Cabinet if he 'only had a 50/50 chance' of being appointed to the role

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

FRANCE-EU-PARLIAMENT
Ireland will 'consider' von der Leyen letter requesting a woman be nominated as EU commissioner
Michael McGrath was previously named as the country's nominee as European Commissioner and the Government is unlikely to send a second name

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Von der Leyen faces crunch vote in European Parliament that could see her returned to Commission presidency
Von der Leyen faces crunch vote in European Parliament that could see her returned to Commission presidency
Ursula von der Leyen was a mostly unknown figure across the EU when she was picked out to be the next European Commission president five years ago.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Fianna FĂĄil MEPs set to vote against von der Leyen over support of Israel
Fianna FĂĄil MEPs set to vote against von der Leyen over support of Israel
'Under President von der Leyen’s watch, the European Union is no longer seen as an honest broker in the Middle East peace process,' says Billy Kelleher

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Defence Forces official recruitment rebrand launch in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines
Letters to the Editor: Culture of injustice, misogyny, and silence in the Defence Forces 
An academic whose PhD thesis pointed out 'gender inequities, misogyny, and sexual- and gender-based violence' says her research was dismissed by the Irish Defence Forces

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Von der Leyen set for second term as EU leaders agree top jobs
Von der Leyen set for second term as EU leaders agree top jobs
Each member state nominating a commissioner is set to be requested to submit names of a female and a male nominee for gender balance, but Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed the Irish Government will send only the name of Michael McGrath

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD
Michael McGrath to be named Ireland's next European commissioner
Ireland is eyeing up a trade or economic portfolio when the commissionerships are doled out by the president of the European Commission — which is looking likely to be Ursula von der Leyen

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

European union flag against parliament in Brussels
Ireland likely to set sights on economic portfolio in European Commission
Taoiseach Simon Harris told reporters that 'there are a number of portfolios that Ireland has an active interest in and can play an important role in'

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

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

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Big far-right wins in the EU elections will have consequences for millions of Europeans
Big far-right wins in the EU elections will have consequences for millions of Europeans
Depending on how many seats they win — with some polls predicting between 30 and 50 — the impact could either lead to paralysis, or at least a watering-down, of EU policy on progressive issues

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Humanitarian agencies warn of 'unspeakable suffering' inflicted on people in Gaza
Humanitarian agencies warn of 'unspeakable suffering' inflicted on people in Gaza
Humanitarian organisations voice alarm as Israeli actions resulted in the closure of all aid routes including the Rafah border crossing

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen can run, but can she also hide?
Ursula von der Leyen can run, but can she also hide?
The European Commission president is running for re-election without campaigning and has shunned media questions and debates

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen's run for second term dented by €17k-a-month job for ally
Ursula von der Leyen's run for second term dented by €17k-a-month job for ally
European Commission accused of favouritism by appointing fellow CDU party member to top job

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

The EU’s great green retreat benefits the far right. For the rest of us, it’s a looming disaster
The EU’s great green retreat benefits the far right. For the rest of us, it’s a looming disaster
The EU’s radical Green Deal has been shredded to appease agribusiness and extremists, only worsening environmental problems for future generations

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Oireachtas Justice Committee raises concerns over plans to reform key data protection laws
Oireachtas Justice Committee raises concerns over plans to reform key data protection laws
Body has written to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-AID
S 'For God's sake, allow the trucks in': MicheĂĄl Martin says Israeli policies are starving people in Gaza
A new maritime corridor to deliver vital humanitarian supplies to the devastated Gaza Strip is potentially letting “Israel off the hook” from opening land crossings for hundreds of aid trucks that are already waiting, the Tanáiste has said.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Uncomfortable bedfellows: Cracks widen between Fine Gael and EPP 
Uncomfortable bedfellows: Cracks widen between Fine Gael and EPP 
European People’s Party unhappy that Fine Gael MEPs voted in favour of controversial Nature Restoration Law

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: EU must be at the forefront of advocating for balanced dialogue
Letters to the Editor: EU must be at the forefront of advocating for balanced dialogue
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing and intricate issue, and it is essential that we approach it with a balanced and nuanced perspective

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: President Higgins was right to call out Ursula von der Leyen on Israel
Elaine Loughlin: President Higgins was right to call out Ursula von der Leyen on Israel
Michael D Higgins said the EU Commission president 'wasn't speaking for Ireland' when she expressed unqualified support for Israel

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Taoiseach says he told von der Leyen her Israel comments 'lacked balance'
Taoiseach says he told von der Leyen her Israel comments 'lacked balance'
President of European Commission has been been criticised for remarks she made about Middle East conflict

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Michael D Higgins criticises Von der Leyen's comments on Israel
President says head of European Commission 'wasn't speaking for Ireland'

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

John Whelan: Shipping lines to charge climate fees at Irish ports from January 
John Whelan: Shipping lines to charge climate fees at Irish ports from January 
Carriers are using very opaque formulas to calculate surcharges to offset the cost of the EU emissions trading system (ETS)

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Europe Coalition Building
Olaf Scholz dismisses fears of EV trade war with China
German chancellor made a strong case for globalised markets as the EU probes state subsidies of China's EV manufacturers

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Signs the EU has changed its perspective on adding new members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Signs the EU has changed its perspective on adding new members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Enlargement is no longer framed as a primarily economic objective but an urgent political act of justice and solidarity and a necessary step to restore the security of the EU and Europe 

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen announces major review saying EU should grow to over 30 members
Ursula von der Leyen announces major review saying EU should grow to over 30 members
Ms von der Leyen said the commission’s reviews will examine how each policy sector in areas such as the economy, energy, agriculture or migration would need to be adapted in the event of expansion.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Taoiseach visit to the US
Joe Biden expected to reject invite to Charles' coronation next month
Mr Biden has reportedly turned down turned down the invitation from Buckingham Palace

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work
Elaine Loughlin: North begins a new chapter with the historic Windsor Framework
The unveiling of the deal was highly choreographed and loaded with symbolism that spoke to those loyal to the union

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Brexit
Irish Examiner view: A step in the right direction 
Protocol deal

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Spending Review 2020
Irish Examiner view: Agreement is not yet home and hosed
NI Protocol

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Rishi Sunak visit to Oldham
Hopes grow for a Brexit deal on the north as British PM to meet EU leaders
EU President Ursula von der Leyen, French president Emmanuel Macron, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz are scheduled to attend the summit

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Margrethe Vestager
John Whelan: EU Green Deal could squeeze Ireland out of sustainability race
Green Deal Industrial Plan aims to make it easier for sustainable EU companies to access tax breaks, redirect cash toward clean-tech industries, and relax state aid rules

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

The UCC graduate helping Ukraine to investigate war crimes
The UCC graduate helping Ukraine to investigate war crimes
Since graduating from University College Cork, Aonghus Kelly has worked around the world in the field of human rights and war crimes

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

FILE PHOTO European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is expected to respond today to Phil Hogan's report on the Oireach
Martin dismisses Phil Hogan's claims around resignation 
'I remember deputies getting on to me saying it was visceral, the public reaction [to Golfgate],' TĂĄnaiste says. 'There was huge public anger. A government minister resigned at the time'

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

6/5/2014. Irish Water Issues
Daniel McConnell: Phil Hogan's Golfgate revisionism is staggering
Phil Hogan’s latest pronouncements are totally at odds with his expressions of remorse and apology in the wake of the Clifden dinner, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Give and take in relationship with Europe
Irish Examiner view: Give and take in relationship with Europe
EU has transformed Ireland for the good but fishers remind us that membership of a club can bring burdens as well as benefits

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Sinn FĂ©in hints at plan for Irish energy independence
Elaine Loughlin: Simon Coveney under scrutiny for Iran embassy plans
A growing number of Fine Gael members are extremely uneasy with the move, claiming it gives credibility to a brutal regime in Iran.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Taoiseach must bring home 'horrifying' message of climate reality, says expert 
Taoiseach must bring home 'horrifying' message of climate reality, says expert 
UCC professor Hannah Daly said Micheål Martin must 'address the nation directly on the urgency of action' in relation to climate change after Cop27 

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

British Gas stock
Doubts whether Ireland will benefit from EU plans to overhaul gas market
Irish wholesale gas prices mainly determined by British market prices, based on supplies from the North Sea

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

Germany Russia Ukraine War Gas
Wholesale gas prices drop 10% despite lack of EU price cap agreement
Prices still remain multiples of levels before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but are back at prices in July before Russia halted gas supplies.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

BELGIUM-EU-UKRAINE-RUSSIA-WAR-ENERGY-DIPLOMACY
Ireland could get €3bn from windfall tax on energy companies
Announcement comes as school principals sound alarm at school heating costs 

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Putin misjudged Russia’s energy stranglehold on Europe
Putin misjudged Russia’s energy stranglehold on Europe
Ukrainian armed forces’ successful counteroffensive has already shifted the strategic balance on the ground and the Kremlin is fighting a losing battle, writes Josep Borrell

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

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