# EU

February

February 2023

# Ukraine

EU adopts 10th round of sanctions against Russia as fighting in Ukraine grinds on

The sanctions are aimed at undercutting Russia’s finances and military supplies.

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Feb 25th 2023, 7:01 PM

# Sanctions

EU agrees tenth package of Russian sanctions on first anniversary of invasion

Poland had slowed down agreement on the latest sanctions because Warsaw had viewed them as ‘too soft’.

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Feb 24th 2023, 10:24 PM

# One Year On

Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on

The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.

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Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

# factfind

FactFind: Is the EU 'forcing' people to eat 'unhealthy' insects without their knowledge?

Cricket flour is already added to food outside the EU, such as Canadian cheese puffs.

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Feb 19th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Brexit

Rishi Sunak arrives in Northern Ireland amid speculation of imminent protocol deal

The British Prime Minister will discuss the NI Protocol negotiations with political parties.

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Feb 16th 2023, 7:45 PM

# Fossil Fuel

EU approves 2035 ban on new fossil fuel car sales

The Irish Government plans to ban new fossil fuel car sales from 2030 onwards.

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Feb 14th 2023, 2:20 PM

# Asylum Seekers

EU agrees tougher rules for failed asylum-seekers as leaders call for border surveillance

The measures are a response to increasing European concern over rising irregular immigration.

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Feb 10th 2023, 11:16 AM

# drug trafficking

EU warned that organised crime is 'as big a threat' as terrorism

The EU’s home affairs commissioner gave the warning today at a major drug smuggling hub.

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Feb 7th 2023, 8:17 PM

# Relief Efforts

Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency aid for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes

Countries around the world have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in the regions.

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Feb 6th 2023, 6:12 PM

# Summit

EU prepares more Russia sanctions as Kremlin readies offensive

Top EU officials met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv today.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 10:17 PM

# Belfast

Martin 'very anxious' that power sharing institutions are restored as quickly as possible

The Tánaiste says the meetings with the parties in Northern Ireland were ‘constructive’.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 4:57 PM

# fined

Planning failure at Derrybrien wind farm reaches total cost to State of €6.2 million

The Derrybrien wind farm, which ceased operations last year, was originally constructed two decades ago.

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Feb 3rd 2023, 4:46 PM

# EU Accession

Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves for EU entry talks to start 'this year'

Kyiv is set to host a high-profile EU-Ukraine summit tomorrow.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 8:46 PM

# Ukraine

Ukraine to push for European Union membership at summit in Kyiv

Ukraine gained EU candidate status in June last year, several months after Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops rolling across the border.

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Feb 1st 2023, 7:49 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Ireland three years past deadline to send long-term climate strategy to European Union

A report by

Lauren Boland

The government has repeatedly fallen short of promises to get the important strategy finished.

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Feb 1st 2023, 12:05 AM

January

January 2023

# Water quality

Ireland referred to EU court over ‘insufficient’ efforts on water quality laws

An EU directive issued more than 20 years ago requires that all inland and coastal waters reach a minimum of ‘good’ status by 2027.

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Jan 26th 2023, 6:23 PM

Voices

Tom Clonan: How Leopard 2 tanks could give Ukrainian forces a 'dramatic advantage'

This is another decisive moment in the war in Ukraine.

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Jan 25th 2023, 3:33 PM

# Brexit

Tánaiste welcomes data-sharing progress amid Northern Ireland Protocol row

The EU and UK have reached agreement on data sharing and EU access to UK IT systems.

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Jan 9th 2023, 5:54 PM

# Flights

EU members “strongly encouraged” to demand pre-flight Covid tests on passengers from China

China has already vehemently rejected such actions and has warned of ‘countermeasures’ if such policies were to be imposed across the bloc.

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Jan 4th 2023, 11:13 PM

# graft scandal

EU Parliament chief moves to lift two MEPs' immunity amid corruption scandal

It comes after four suspects were arrested last month during a series of police raids in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 4:08 PM

Voices

Analysis: How is Ireland doing after 50 years in the EU?

Emma DeSouza recently visited Strasbourg and looked at how Ireland has been doing as a member state.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 7:00 AM

# EU

Croatia switches to the euro and enters Europe's passport-free zone

It is now the 27th nation in the passport-free Schengen zone.

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Jan 1st 2023, 8:37 AM

Last year

2022

Voices

Michéal Martin: Europe’s most sacred task remains its first - peace

The Tánaiste reflects on Ireland’s 50 years in the EU and the development of the country’s voice within.

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Dec 31st 2022, 7:00 AM

# Western Balkans

Tension soars as Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia

The EU and the US have called on both countries to “refrain from provocations, threats, or intimidation”.

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Dec 28th 2022, 3:02 PM

# Facebook

Facebook Marketplace breaches EU antitrust laws, says Commission

The Commission said it takes issue with Meta tying Facebook Marketplace to the Facebook social networking service.

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Dec 19th 2022, 1:01 PM

# Northern Ireland

NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark, says Bertie Ahern

The former Taoiseach said he understands that unionists and loyalists have concerns about the constitutional position.

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Dec 18th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Emissions

EU reaches deal on major carbon market reform

The deal aims to accelerate emissions cuts, phase out free allowances to industries and targets fuel emissions from the building and road transport sectors.

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Dec 18th 2022, 9:29 AM

# blacklisting

EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

Approval of the package was held up by coastal countries including Belgium and the Netherlands

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Dec 15th 2022, 10:51 PM

Voices

Analysis: Are we seeing a change in mood music when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

Emma DeSouza writes her thoughts from Strasbourg on whether a breakthrough on the Protocol is possible.

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Dec 15th 2022, 5:40 PM

# Brexit

'Important discussions' on Northern Ireland Protocol continue in Brussels

Westminster is progressing controversial legislation on the Protocol.

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Dec 15th 2022, 3:25 PM

# Eva Kaili

Greek MEP at centre of Qatar-linked corruption scandal faces key court ruling

Eva Kaili was arrested last week during a series of police raids across homes and offices in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

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Dec 14th 2022, 4:12 PM

# European Parliament

Kerry man who helped migrants reach Greece faces prison sentence as trial begins next month

Seán Binder is facing felony charges related to his efforts to help migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

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Dec 13th 2022, 5:26 PM

# Eva Kaili

EU parliament sacks vice president amid Qatar corruption probe

The assembly’s MEPs voted 625 to one to strip Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili of her vice presidential role.

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Dec 13th 2022, 2:44 PM

# Kosovo

Violence reported in north Kosovo as shootings and roads blocked

Tensions remain high despite the postponement of municipal elections on December 18 to which the Serbs were opposed.

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Dec 11th 2022, 4:20 PM

# deforestation

EU to ban products which contribute to deforestation

Importing companies will have to show that their products are deforestation-free.

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Dec 6th 2022, 7:28 AM

# Eurogroup

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe re-elected as Eurogroup president

The vote took place today.

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Dec 5th 2022, 7:22 PM

# Oil

Opec maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions

The decision was made at a meeting of oil ministers a day ahead of the planned start of two measures designed to hit Russia’s oil earnings.

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Dec 4th 2022, 8:20 PM

# Russia

Zelenskyy criticises $60 price cap level on Russian oil as 'not serious'

The price cap will come into effect with an EU embargo on Russian crude oil from Monday.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 7:45 PM

# EU

Packages containing animal eyes sent to six Ukrainian embassies across Europe, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s foreign minister said they have grounds to believe that a “well-planned campaign of terror and intimidation of Ukrainian embassies and consulates is under way”.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 5:21 PM

# EU

Ursula von der Leyen thanks Irish people for their support in welcoming Ukrainian refugees

Von der Leyen will also address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

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Dec 1st 2022, 1:13 PM