# European Union

This week

5th February 2023 - 8th February 2023

# 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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Mon 6:12 PM

Last week

29th January 2023 - 4th February 2023

# 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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Updated

Fri 10:17 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

Last month

January 2023

# Recovery Files

Cash for reforms: €700 billion EU recovery fund sparks concern and criticism

Analysis by Noteworthy and European journalists finds that Ireland is among several member states who repackaged old promises in reform plans.

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Jan 25th 2023, 6:05 AM

# Europe

Cabinet clears way for Irish Defence Forces to send 174 troops to German-led EU Battlegroup

The Battlegroup will be on standby to respond rapidly to major humanitarian incidents and peacekeeping work.

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Jan 12th 2023, 1:26 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

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

# graft scandal

Greek MEP who is a suspect in EU corruption scandal refused release from custody

Eva Kaili has been held in custody since December 9, accused of corruption, membership of a criminal organisation and money laundering.

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Updated

Dec 22nd 2022, 9:49 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

# European Union

EU grants Bosnia 'candidate status' for membership

Ukraine and Moldova have also been granted candidate status in the past six months.

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Dec 15th 2022, 5:54 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

# 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

# Twitter

Twitter must comply with new rules or risk ban from EU, official says

Thierry Breton, the EU’s commissioner for digital policy, held a video call with Elon Musk.

13.9k

Nov 30th 2022, 10:50 PM

# Jobseekers

Government woos 1,200 Spaniards for 'hard-to-fill' jobs but housing problems glossed over

Hostels have become a common fallback option for workers who can’t find long-term housing.

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Nov 29th 2022, 12:05 AM

# europol raids

Gardaí involved in major operation against 'logistics and money laundering' gang in Spain

Europol has said that the gang was providing financial and technical support to other criminal groups in Europe.

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Nov 15th 2022, 12:54 PM

# Defence Forces

Inside Operation Irini: Smugglers, social media clues and the high seas search for illegal arms

In our second piece on Operation Irini, Niall O’Connor examines the broader strategy of the EU mission.

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Oct 31st 2022, 8:00 PM

# rule of law

Ambassador to Italy: Rules-based order is 'front, heart and centre' for Irish diplomats

Niall O’Connor visited Rome recently and spoke to Ambassador O’Brien about the work of Irish diplomats in the city.

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Oct 15th 2022, 8:30 AM

# join the club

Brussels recommends EU countries give Bosnia candidacy status to join bloc

The process to join the European Union can take many years.

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Oct 12th 2022, 6:05 PM

# Sanctions

EU imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over annexation of four Ukrainian regions

It is the eighth package of sanctions the EU has adopted against Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in February.

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Oct 6th 2022, 5:13 PM

# Energy saving

Colder offices and fewer Christmas lights ... what Europe is doing to cut down on energy use

The EU plans to cut gas consumption by 15% between 1 August 2022 and 31 March 2023.

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Sep 7th 2022, 3:42 PM

# nord stream

EU ready if Russia turns off gas supplies, Commissioner says

“We are not afraid of Putin’s decisions,” Paolo Gentiloni said.

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Sep 3rd 2022, 1:45 PM

# European Union

North Macedonian parliament approves deal to set EU bid in motion

Opposition MPs left the chamber in protest.

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Jul 16th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Kyiv

Taoiseach to travel to Ukraine following invite from Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Micheál Martin will visit Kyiv tomorrow.

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Jul 5th 2022, 4:42 PM

# factfind

Explainer: What counts as EU funding and where does it go?

…And where has Ireland received – and given back to the whole process?

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Jun 30th 2022, 1:00 PM

# how it started

WATCH: Open Newsroom - Ireland and the EU after 50 years together

Watch our webinar on how Ireland found itself at the heart of the EU 50 years ago – and how it’s working for us now.

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Jun 27th 2022, 8:30 PM

# EU summit

'A good day for Europe': Ukraine and Moldova officially granted EU candidate status

EU leaders met to consider applications for EU candidacy from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

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Updated

Jun 23rd 2022, 10:45 PM

# EU Quiz

QUIZ: How much do you know about the EU and European Parliament?

How much do ‘EU’ know?

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Jun 22nd 2022, 8:30 PM

# European Union

The Good Information Podcast: The EU and You - how can Irish citizens steer Europe's course?

Where is the EU leading us on climate and common defence?

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Jun 22nd 2022, 10:43 AM

# Energy Crisis

Warnings issued over possible EU energy rationing as concerns raised over backsliding to coal

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said that energy rationing could “be a reality”.

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Jun 21st 2022, 5:13 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What's the future of EU defence - and how does Ireland play a role?

On this week’s episode, former army officer Tom Clonan talks to Michelle Hennessy about how the European Union’s defence strategy is evolving.

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Jun 21st 2022, 5:00 PM

# register

Open Newsroom Invitation: Ireland and The EU at 50 years

Join us at 1pm this Thursday to see how it started… and how it’s going.

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Jun 20th 2022, 9:30 AM

# Brexit

Taoiseach warns of ‘serious situation’ if UK scraps Northern Ireland Protocol

It comes as the UK tables legislation that aims to override significant parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Updated

Jun 19th 2022, 11:20 AM

# The Journal Live

Watch our LIVE event: The EU and You - how young Irish people can prosper as citizens of Europe

Our youth audience heard from MEPs and European expert on how they work – and challenged them on how EU should tackle issues such as climate change.

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Jun 15th 2022, 8:15 PM

Voices

Opinion: The four big challenges facing Ireland in its future with the EU

Alexander Conway looks at how Ireland can be involved in the criticial discussions which will shape the next 50 years of the EU.

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Jun 10th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Simon Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit new NATO candidates Finland and Sweden today

Coveney will meet the the Foreign Affairs minister of Sweden and Finland while also meeting the Defence minister in Helsinki.

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Jun 7th 2022, 10:11 AM

# over to you

Open thread: What are the best things Ireland has gotten out of being in the EU? And the worst?

This month, The Good Information Project is looking at the EU and we want to hear from you.

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Jun 6th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Special Relationship

Ireland + the EU: 50 years after Ireland voted to join, how is the relationship between the two?

This month, The Good Information Project is looking at the EU.

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Jun 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Europe

Taoiseach promises to push for Ukraine EU membership at June summit

He said it is “very clear to me that the future of Ukraine is within the European Union”.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 2:53 PM

# Brussels

EU agrees ban on more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports

The EU has already slapped five rounds of sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.

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Updated

May 30th 2022, 11:06 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Did the EU ban crown symbols from appearing on pint glasses in the UK?

The Mail on Sunday made the claim yesterday.

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May 30th 2022, 4:40 PM