The Tories are addicted to conflict with the EU, for fear of taking responsibility for the consequences of liberation

12% of Irish SMEs who were victims of cybercrime said they had paid ransom money — double the EU average rate, research shows

Many countries see threats to their cybersecurity as the responsibility of the state attacked, not an EU matter

Although inflation is primarily fuelled by soaring energy prices, there is "disturbing evidence" that price growth is gaining momentum and is becoming more widespread, Mr Nagel said.

Mr Breton said Mr Musk "was pretty much aligned with the philosophy of what we have done in Europe”. 

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

Garda liaison officers in Bogotá and Washington DC will help crack international gangs behind the €10.5bn European cocaine trade

Hungary and Slovakia given a year long exemption before having to comply with EU sanctions banning oil from Russia.

The agencies said the cartel has been involved in 20 murders across four European countries and used 'specialised cells' to kill rivals

Emmanuel Macron held back the far right and won re-election. But he has yet to win the hearts and minds of the French people

It comes amid calls to sanction the UAE if the Arab state does not extradite the Kinahans who reside there.

EU member states are considering increasing financial support for the Ukrainian army 

For now, Russian supplies to the continent have been stable, even increasing since the invasion of Ukraine about six weeks ago

Ukraine has accused Moscow of forcibly removing up tp 400,000 civilians from shattered Ukrainian cities to Russia to pressure Kyiv to give up

The minister repeated his belief that governments can do little to shield people from rising energy prices

EU Tax Observatory says half of Russia's household wealth is held abroad, much of it concealed via offshore shell companies  

Ireland will likely pay around €10m for military assistance for the Ukrainian military to be used exclusively for the provision of non-lethal support

Uncertainty in regard to Ukraine is a factor that markets will have to contend within the coming weeks

Micheál Martin said that he favours Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov being put on sanctions lists later today

The US President said that the United States would not engage in war with Russia, but that it would meet its Article 5 commitments to defend NATO partners.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney admitted a 'great deal of pessimism' within EU about impact of sanctions on Russia

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has entered a new and dangerous phase after Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognising the two separatist-controlled areas in the Donbas districts of Luhansk and Donetsk as independent republics.

Even retaining staff remains a challenge — but the CDF report recommends radical reform including a 50% increase in funding

It's disturbing that our nearest neighbour is led by this lying, philandering, self-interested, and callous man

Although rates are down 0.1% compared to February last year, the average Irish rates are still more than double the Eurozone average of 1.29%

Pointing the blame at Downing Street, Micheál Martin said the EU has shown what he called “good faith” in its dealings with the Northern Ireland leaders

The European Council has greenlit the European Commission's proposal in September last year for one single charge type for devices

For most people who got their primary vaccinations last summer, it means their first covid certificate will become invalid for EU travel around mid-March

In less than a week’s time, new EU rules will come into effect surrounding EU Digital COVID Certificates.

Mr Coveney said that Foreign Ministers will be pushing Russia to "defuse tensions" along the Ukrainian border, where it has amassed troops in recent weeks.

The Government has announced a €35m scheme to rejuvenate local authority public piers and harbours.

The six-week exercise testing our defences against potential online attack comes as Russia masses troops at Ukraine's border

Ireland was top of the charts when it came to the five-a-day habit, with 33% reporting they got the recommended portion quota each day, survey found

Last Tuesday, gas prices soared to 10 times higher than a year earlier

A more sober response is needed from the EU, and lessons must be learned from the sanctions that were imposed in 2014, writes John Whelan

The Kremlin's latest provocations owe much to Vladimir Putin's misguided fantasy about building a Slavic empire

The French and British governments have further issues to discuss; difficulties also exist between Ireland and Denmark

Despite a reluctance to ever introduce any radical change, there is much to admire about Angela Merkel's time as chancellor of Germany.

Ending the people smuggling trade will not be easy, but implementing safe pathways can and will undermine those seeking to exploit refugees and save lives, writes John Lannon

It helps explain why UK companies are struggling to recruit workers, particularly in sectors such as hospitality and retail

Closing off all safer options forces abject refugees to approach shores by the most perilous means, writes Diane Taylor and Angelique Chrisafis 

Ireland is below the European average when it comes to deaths on the roads

But the European Commission also predicts that Ireland's economy will grow by 14.6%, the fastest growth rate in Europe

Ireland's chief medical officer urges people to observe public health guidelines, including reducing contacts with others