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- A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
# european-union - Yesterday's News
# european-union - Last week 25th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
'Wait and see': Taoiseach says Trump's extension on tariff threat could stifle economic growth
# european-union - Last month May 2025
Donald Trump says he wants a 50% tariff on EU goods from 1 June
Israeli foreign minister blames 'incitement' by European leaders for murder of US embassy workers
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
Orbán tells Martin not to ruin Ireland-Hungary 'love story' after Taoiseach's critical remarks

'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine

‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
# european-union - April April 2025
The eurozone economy was growing at the start of this year (before Trump launched his trade war)
Apple and Meta slapped with combined €700m fine for breaching app store and advert rules
EU tightens asylum application restrictions with new list of seven 'safe' countries
China will not flood Irish and European markets with goods, Ambassador says
Tariff negotiations between US and EU to begin on Monday
Irish MEPs ask EU to assess legality of German plan to deport Irish Palestine activists
Children in EU-funded Greek asylum seeker centre diagnosed with acute malnutrition
Proposed cuts to GDPR red tape will not impact personal protections, Commissioner McGrath says
EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with US on tariffs, says both Tánaiste and EU Commission President

China slaps extra 34% tariffs on US imports as Trump vows his 'policies will never change'
Wall Street stocks dropped sharply in morning trading, while European markets ended the day sharply lower.
FactCheck: Does the EU impose a 39% tariff on US goods as Donald Trump's massive chart claimed?
The numbers on Trump's big tariff board: where did he pull them from and are they accurate?
# european-union - March March 2025
Apple and Meta face big EU fines this week - and Ireland might have to collect the money
The EU wants us all to have 72-hour 'survival kits' to hand (possibly in a large handbag)
MEP warns against 'bending the knee' to conservative countries over new family laws
Five things that may become more expensive as EU launches counter tariffs on the US
Ireland will be incentivised to 'massively boost' military spending under new 'rearm' EU plan
# european-union - February February 2025
Explainer: How might the EU respond to Trump's potential trade war?
The EU is promising a 'firm and immediate' response to Trump trade war threats
Less than 3% of drug users in Europe got treatment to help them manage or quit last year
Ireland hoping to host major summit of European leaders next year
Israel deports EU delegation to Palestine led by MEP Lynn Boylan
Macron backs Trump's Russia outreach but seeks 'American backup' on troops
EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants
Taoiseach reiterates Ireland's 'steadfast support' for Ukraine in call with Zelenskyy