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Irish government wants to oppose the EU's proposal to end seasonal clock changes
It is understood that during the discussions at working groups the UK has opposed the proposal.
Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission
The German defence minister will take up her post in November.
Reality of backstop not changing or going anywhere will confront new British prime minister, says Donohoe
Jeremy Hunt proclaimed during a television debate with Boris Johnson that the backstop is “dead”.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt hit out at 'un-British' Donald Trump tweets in final leadership debate
Both men met in another leadership debate today.
'F*ck off Mercosur': Angry scenes outside Leinster House as farmers protest against EU trade deal
There were heated scenes in the crowd during today’s protest when a farmer rounded on Fianna Fáil’s Jackie Cahill.
Ireland's economic outlook 'clouded by uncertainty', EU warns
The EU points to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU as a reason behind the uncertainty.
Quiz: Do you recognise this EU leader?
Can you name those taking up key EU positions for the next five years?
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Mairead McGuinness re-elected First Vice-President of the European Parliament
The Fine Gael MEP secured over 93% of votes cast.
Former journalist David Sassoli elected as European Parliament President
The Italian socialist was the Vice President of the EP in the last term, and is well liked across the chamber.
EU leaders finally decide on nominations for top jobs
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is among the nominees.
Healy Rae tells ministers to get out of their 'ivory towers' and talk to Irish farming families about EU trade deal
The biggest ever trade agreement between the EU and South American countries was announced last week.
Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running?
European leaders showed frustration as they entered a third day of discussions on who should fill the EU’s top jobs.
The US has proposed tariffs on a range of EU products - including Irish whiskey
The $4 billion tariffs are being proposed in retaliation to “EU subsidies on large civil aircraft,” according to a statement.
Why a new trade deal between EU and South American countries has gone down badly in Ireland
The so-called Mercosur deal has been met with celebrations and opposition on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Varadkar: Ireland will vote against South America trade deal if risks outweigh benefits
The Mercosur trade pact is the largest ever concluded by the EU.
'It's a bad deal, there's no point in saying otherwise': Agriculture minister on trade agreement with South American countries
The deal with hit the Irish beef sector.
'A bad deal for Irish farmers': EU signs massive trade agreement with South American countries
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur today sealed a hugely significant trade deal.
Ireland surpasses all EU recycling targets including plastics, glass and metal
Ireland currently recycles 33% of all plastics, which needs to rise to 50% in 2025 and 55% by 2030 to meet EU targets.
Government plans to 'phase out' fur farming in Ireland
Government will consider an implementation plan to ban fur farming.
EU leaders call 'crisis' summit after failure to agree on candidates for Brussels top jobs
EU leaders failed to agree on a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker.
'Enormous hostility' among some EU members towards any further Brexit extension, says Varadkar
Varadkar reiterated that the EU is not prepared to reopen the Withdrawal Agreement again.
Adidas loses 'three-stripe' trademark battle in European court
The German sports brand’s design was not distinctive enough to deserve protection, according to the EU ruling.
Irish adults among Europe's biggest users of cocaine and MDMA as experts warn of 'Uberisation' of drugs trade
The findings were outlined in the EU’s drugs agency’s annual report today.
After the populist wave failed to materialise, what next for the EU's right-wing parties?
There are more right-wing and far-right parties enjoying success in European politics.
Sajid Javid throws his hat in leadership race as Gove 'saddened' over election result
Secretary Michael Gove is pledging to leave the EU before the next general election.
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
‘We do have to prepare for the worst case,’ said Simon Coveney.
'She's banjaxed': The slow-motion fall of Theresa May
May officially resigned today.
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations
Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal
MPs have rejected the deal May agreed with Brussels three times already.
How Nigel Farage’s new party capitalised on Brexit chaos to surge into the lead in the Euro polls
Only officially established in February, the Brexit Party now looks set to come out on top when the votes are counted.
FactCheck: Did the German parliament approve the Irish budget in 2011?
Irexit Party leader and European election candidate Hermann Kelly claimed that the German Bundestag approved the Irish Budget in 2011 before the Dáil.
Who are the candidates most likely to replace Jean-Claude Juncker?
What does the President of the European Commission do, and how is he/she elected? It’s complicated…
FactCheck: Did Nigel Farage coin the phrase ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’?
Nigel Farage has claimed that he used the phase repeatedly during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.
European elections: What constituency am I in? Who can I vote for?
We’ve got you covered.
Irish 18-year-olds can avail of new free interrail tickets to travel around Europe
The aim of the scheme is to get young people interested in connecting with Europe.
Peter Casey challenged over immigration during European elections tv debate
“What we can’t afford is to become a haven for freeloaders,” Casey told the Sunday Times.
Greta Thunberg tells EU it needs 'cathedral-thinking' on climate change
“Notre Dame will be rebuilt”, Thunberg told MEPs, “I hope its foundations are strong, I hope ours are even stronger.”
Poll: Do you think the UK will leave the EU before Halloween?
The UK and the EU have agreed a flexible Brexit extension until 31 October.
Here's how the UK front pages reacted to the new Brexit Halloween deadline
Four of the tabloids didn’t choose the Brexit extension as their front page story at all.
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