# EU
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not jumping ship
FG pulls EPP 'to the centre' says Séan Kelly as Irish MEPs say parties will remain in EU groups
Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil MEPs said they would not be considering a switch.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
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This week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
Voices
Opinion: We and other NGOs are saying no to the EU's migration pact
Jim Clarken
15 Apr
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Gaza
'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
11 Apr
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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Harris says Ireland will comply fully with Migration Pact, including setting up reception centres
The European Parliament yesterday voted to adopt the Migration and Asylum Pact yesterday.
11 Apr
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Refugees
MEPs vote in favour of EU Migration Pact to overhaul rules on asylum seekers and migrants
The new Migration and Asylum Pact is a package of 10 laws drawn up after years of negotiations that aim to get EU countries to act together on migration.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Reports from Brussels
Updated
10 Apr
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Enterprise Service
Dublin-Belfast train route to get EU funding of €165m and reduced journey time of under two hours
9 Apr
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European Union
Could McConalogue be the next EU commissioner? Minister says there's no point in speculating
9 Apr
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This month
April 2024
Barry Andrews
Fianna Fáil MEP accuses Ursula von der Leyen of ‘silence’ on genocide case against Israel
3 Apr
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March 2024
Free Travel Zone
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area for air and sea border crossings in 'historic' EU move
31 Mar
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Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
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ME-What?
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
21 Mar
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Voices
Barry Andrews: Watch as Russia interferes with European politics ahead of the elections
Barry Andrews
20 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
Government urged to prevent ‘crazy’ deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters
19 Mar
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Europe
Ireland set to defend itself in case over failure to protect peat bogs from turf cutting
14 Mar
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Failure to comply
Ireland fined €4.5m by EU court for persistent delays in implementing updated telecoms rules
14 Mar
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Rwanda Style
Varadkar 'supports' proposal that could see asylum seekers deported to countries in North Africa
14 Mar
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Humanitarian Assistance
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
14 Mar
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Artificial Intelligence
EU parliament approves 'historic' and wide-ranging new rules on AI
Updated
13 Mar
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Holy Trinity
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Mar
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Western Balkans
EU Commission recommends opening membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina
12 Mar
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Caribbean summit
American foreign minister Blinken pledges $133 million in aid to Haiti as crisis worsening
Updated
11 Mar
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EU Commission
EU fines Apple €1.8 billion over 'abusive' App Store rules for music streaming app developers
4 Mar
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February
February 2024
West Bank
Irish travel ban for Israeli settlers likely, as disagreement remains at EU level
20 Feb
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Alexei Navalny
Navalny's widow to meet EU ministers, Tánaiste says his death gives extra impetus to back Ukraine
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21 hrs ago
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Gaza
Ireland and Spain ask for urgent review of EU's trade deal with Israel amid 'grave' Rafah threat
In a letter sent to the European Commission president, Varadkar also called for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’.
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14 Feb
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ZEB Summit
Recovering heat from shower water and 3D printed homes: the future of house building in Ireland
11 Feb
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Spending
EU agrees on complicated new spending rules decried by Left as tool for austerity
10 Feb
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farmer protest
Irish farmers take part in show of solidarity with tractor protests taking place across Europe
1 Feb
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European Parliament
'You reap what you sow': At the scene of the farmers' protest that shut down Brussels city centre
Smoke filled the air as farmers burned bales, as well as tires and wooden pallets.
Mairead Maguire
Reports from Brussels
1 Feb
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January
January 2024
public water supplies
Ireland found guilty of failing to ensure safe drinking water by EU court
25 Jan
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THE MORNING LEAD
Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Jan
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eu elections
Northern Ireland MP seeks nomination for EU election in Midlands North West
22 Jan
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Gaza
Gaza death toll nears 25,000 as Netanyahu rejects calls for Palestinian state
Gaza’s health ministry said 93 people had been killed overnight, including 16 in a strike on a house in the southern city of Rafah.
Updated
18 Jan
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greenwashing
Eco-friendly or eco-fake? New EU law will ban misleading environmental claims on products
17 Jan
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