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Coveney condemns 'illegal' Israeli settlements in wake of US policy u-turn
This comes after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington no longer considers them to be illegal.
Up to 4.8m unauthorised migrants lived in Europe in 2017 - that's less than 1% of the population
An ‘unauthorised migrant’ was defined as a foreigner who entered the country illegally, or asylum seekers waiting to be processed.
EU countries must now label products imported from Israeli occupied territories
It follows a case taken by a French tribunal in 2016.
Ireland fined €5m plus daily penalty of €15,000 over landslides at Galway wind farm
The fine relates to an incident which saw 50,000 fish killed in 2003.
US and EU warn of 'danger of Russia and China' on Berlin Wall anniversary
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the West “can never take … things for granted”.
'Seeing that little body was unbearable': How Europe is responding to the migrant and refugee crisis
The recent discovery of 39 bodies in a lorry in Essex has put the crisis back under the spotlight.
Johnson says he feels 'deep regret' over failure to deliver Brexit by 31 October
He said he sees no reason why the UK should extend the Brexit transition period beyond December 2020.
Boris Johnson sends letter to Donald Tusk accepting Brexit extension to 31 January 2020
Donald Tusk confirmed the news this morning.
MPs to vote on December election as EU decides Brexit extension length
Boris Johnson previously said he would prefer to be “dead in a ditch” than miss the 31 October deadline.
'It feels like being in limbo': Two Irish MEPs still unable to take seats due to Brexit delay
All the UK MEPs were due to leave the European Parliament on 31 October, but this now remains up in the air.
No extension yet: EU waiting to see what happens in London, Labour waiting to see what happens in Europe
One must decide on granting an extension and the other must decide on holding an election.
There are three main differences between Theresa May's Brexit deal and Boris Johnson's one
Boris Johnson has been bullish about the UK leaving the EU on 31 October – will these changes help him?
Explainer: Where has the Northern Ireland backstop gone?
After almost two years of back-and-forth, a new Brexit withdrawal deal was agreed today.
UK and EU agree Brexit deal after intense negotiations
The DUP has not signed up to support the deal.
Deal or no deal: Donald Tusk says there are 'certain doubts' on the British side
“We’ll see, I’m still hopeful,” he said, adding things would become clearer in the next seven or eight hours.
EU agrees to suspend exporting arms to Turkey amid 'unacceptable' offensive against Kurds
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the unanimous move is in response to Turkey’s “unacceptable unilateral military action in northeast Syria”.
'It takes two to tango': UK and EU officials to resume Brexit talks in Brussels
There are doubts about the feasibility of a British proposal to track goods as they move through Northern Ireland.
'We are not nodding dogs': Tory ministers 'ready to resign' over no-deal Brexit
A “very large number” of MPs are also reportedly poised to resign if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
Boris Johnson: 'We're walking out of the EU on 31 October'
The British PM has written a column for The Sun on Sunday underlining how his recent proposals are key.
We have some sort of UK proposals for the Irish border - so now what?
In short: your guess is as good as ours.
Johnson in new court showdown as Europe brands Brexit plans ‘unconvincing’
Scotland’s highest civil court will hear two cases in the space of five days that could compel Boris Johnson to extend Brexit negotiations.
Irish butter, cheese and pork among European goods hit with new US tariffs
Hundreds of EU products will be subjected to new 25% tariffs.
EU will provide €530 million in funding towards Irish-French power line
The project will link Ireland’s electricity network to France via an underwater connection and is expected to be completed by 2026
Explainer: Another day, another set of backstop proposals - but what do they mean?
Boris Johnson said the UK’s proposals were “good and creative”, “very constructive and far-reaching”.
Greece says it wants to begin returning 10,000 migrants after deadly fire sparks riots
A deadly fire led to riots in a camp on the island of Lesbos.
A tango in the jungle: Phil Hogan targets US and China in trade brief grilling
“There’s nothing for free when it comes to trade,” Hogan told MEPs this evening.
Starbucks wins appeal in EU court over €30 million European Commission tax fine
Ireland is also battling a similar fine levied against tech giant Apple over its Irish-based operations.
Google wins landmark case in EU court over 'right to be forgotten'
The court ruled the right to be forgotten did not extend outside of Europe.
Taoiseach expected to meet Boris Johnson in New York next week
“It is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing – if they exist,” Finland’s prime minister Antti Rinne earlier said.
Nigel Farage says EU's tone is 'emollient' as Martina Anderson dons Irish jersey in EU parliament
“It is certainly not a question of pretending to negotiate”, Barnier warned, as Juncker told MEPs the risk of no deal remains “very real”.
RTÉ's Tony Connelly says Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for on how the EU was 'caricatured'
RTÉ’s man in Brussels spoke to us about deteriorating Anglo-Irish relations, the influence of the British press, and how journalists cover the EU.
Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October
Let’s spin the wheel of Brexit speculation.
Eastern European leaders back EU expansion to include Balkan states
The states were meeting in Prague.
Michel Barnier: 'No reason to be optimistic' that Brexit deal will be reached
Barnier’s stark assessment came as MEPs said there can be no Brexit deal without the Irish backstop.
Explainer: What does the European Commissioner for Trade do and why is the role important?
Phil Hogan will begin a second 5-year term as Ireland’s commissioner in Europe – this time for trade.
EU accused of 'divisive rhetoric' after appointing Vice President for 'Protecting Our Way of Life'
This title is a rebranding of the Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship portfolio.
Phil Hogan set to take up key role as EU Trade Commissioner
This follows his renomination as Ireland’s commissioner to the EU earlier this year.
Immigration scheme set up for EU citizens going to the UK in event of no-deal Brexit
This will allow EU citizens to apply for three-year visas to the UK.
Barnier 'not optimistic' about avoiding no-deal Brexit and says deal can't be changed
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier made his comments in Britain’s Sunday Telegraph today.
What will happen to EU citizens living in the UK after 31 October?
Concerns have been raised about the impact a no-deal Brexit could have on the status of European citizens living in Britain.
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