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# Brexit
Further clarity needed on NI business and trade in UK's protocol plan, EU House of Lords committee says
It has been nearly two weeks since the UK published its proposal for the Northern Ireland protocol.
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Jun 1st 2020, 6:30 AM
# Brexit
Coveney seeks approval for new Brexit omnibus bill as he warns ministers there may be no trade deal
The UK government has said it will not request an extension to the transition period – and will reject any such request from the EU.
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May 29th 2020, 12:10 AM
# European Union
Explainer: Why is Germany suddenly backing the EU recovery fund?
Experts say the scale of the crisis and a German constitutional court ruling might have something to do with it.
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May 19th 2020, 7:00 PM
# European Union
'A financial diuretic': Leo Varadkar and ECB voice support for €500bn Franco-German recovery plan
President Emmanuel Macron said that the funds “were not loans.”
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May 19th 2020, 8:23 AM
# franco-german push
Merkel and Macron agree €500 billion virus recovery plan for Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron said today that Europe’s action at the start of the crisis wasn’t sufficient.
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May 18th 2020, 9:22 PM
# ECB
Top EU court hits back at German ruling on €2 trillion bond-buying scheme
The European Court of Justice warns the decision could jeopardise EU legal unity.
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May 8th 2020, 1:32 PM
# EU HELP
EU co-ordination poor and member states 'did their own thing' at start of pandemic, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said if ever there was a time to reflect on the importance of co-operation between states, this is it.
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May 6th 2020, 5:03 PM
# Survey
One-third of Irish people believe there'll be a united Ireland in the EU in the next ten years
Just 26% of respondents in a survey said they believe there will be a UK-EU trade deal agreed by 31 December.
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Apr 28th 2020, 7:05 AM
# Rescue Fund
'Very important step forward': EU finance ministers agree to €500 billion coronavirus rescue deal
Demands from Italy and France for pooled borrowing were put aside in order to strike a deal.
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Apr 9th 2020, 10:33 PM
# border problems
Explainer: What’s going on between Turkey and Greece and the EU?
Talks on the migrant crisis are being held today – here’s the background to the situation.
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Mar 9th 2020, 3:59 PM
# Tick tock
House of Lords warns Brexit deal could see Northern Ireland in different time zone to rest of UK
A report from a House of Lords committee warned Northern Ireland may be legally obliged to be one hour ahead for six months every year.
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Feb 11th 2020, 2:06 PM
# United Ireland
The EU should support Irish reunification, Mary Lou McDonald tells BBC
The Sinn Féin leader also said the British government needs to start preparing itself for this constitutional change.
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Feb 11th 2020, 7:30 AM
Voices
Opinion: A very Churchillian Brexit
As the UK prepares to leave the EU tonight, Noelle O Connell explores what practical changes it can expect to see.
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Jan 31st 2020, 7:00 AM
# Brexit
Brexit withdrawal agreement would not have been reached without help from Ireland, says Barnier
Michel Barnier met with Varadkar and Helen McEntee this morning in government buildings.
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Jan 27th 2020, 11:37 AM
# Brexit
EU will have upper hand in post-Brexit trade talks, Varadkar warns Johnson
The Taoiseach is meeting with the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Dublin this morning.
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Jan 27th 2020, 8:11 AM
# oven ready
Boris Johnson sidesteps Taoiseach's allegation that he has put UK on course for a ‘harder Brexit’
Varadkar said he feared the UK wanted to “undercut” its European rivals on food, health and product safety after exit day.
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Dec 21st 2019, 7:36 PM
# New Era
New European Commission begins fresh term under leadership of von der Leyen
The team took the reins as the 28-member union is faced with a mountain of difficulties, including Brexit.
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Dec 1st 2019, 2:15 PM
# New Era
The new European Commission has been voted in ... here are the key players
The incoming European Commission will take office on 1 December.
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Nov 27th 2019, 5:25 PM
# drug violence
Some Irish communities 'severely affected' by intimidation over drug debt, EU report says
The EU Drug Markets Report 2019 was launched today in Brussels.
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Nov 26th 2019, 3:41 PM
# European Parliament
'It feels like being in limbo': Two Irish MEPs still unable to take seats due to Brexit delay
All the UK MEPs were due to leave the European Parliament on 31 October, but this now remains up in the air.
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Oct 27th 2019, 5:31 PM
# Brexit
Minister blames Bercow for making it 'very difficult' to leave EU by October deadline
“It looks like they may well give us an extension.”
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Oct 26th 2019, 1:16 PM
# Brexit
Crunch time for Johnson as he tries to push through Brexit bill in three days
He faces the first hurdle this evening when MPs vote on the timetable for the bill’s passage through the parliament.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 7:28 AM
# new proposals needed
Downing Street 'working hard' amidst reports of Michel Barnier's midnight deadline
The UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay and Michel Barnier met this morning.
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Oct 15th 2019, 3:35 PM
# Brexit
'It takes two to tango': UK and EU officials to resume Brexit talks in Brussels
There are doubts about the feasibility of a British proposal to track goods as they move through Northern Ireland.
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Oct 14th 2019, 11:14 AM
# Brexit
Brexit talks resume in Brussels after 'constructive meeting' between Varadkar and Johnson
The talks will indicate whether discussions between the Taoiseach and Prime Minister Boris Johnson paved way for a potential breakthrough.
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Oct 11th 2019, 7:26 AM
# Brexit
Boris Johnson: 'We're walking out of the EU on 31 October'
The British PM has written a column for The Sun on Sunday underlining how his recent proposals are key.
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Oct 6th 2019, 11:26 AM
# Emissions
Poor air quality prematurely killing over 1,100 in Ireland each year
A smog incident last year nearly called for a public information alert.
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Sep 25th 2019, 12:10 AM
# Denied
'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks
The London Times reports that the DUP is prepared to accept the North abiding by some EU rules post-Brexit.
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Sep 13th 2019, 7:38 AM
# Migration
EU accused of 'divisive rhetoric' after appointing Vice President for 'Protecting Our Way of Life'
This title is a rebranding of the Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship portfolio.
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Sep 10th 2019, 4:05 PM
# Brexit
Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol
The EU abolished duty-free shopping between member nations in 1999.
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Sep 10th 2019, 11:01 AM
# road traffic laws
FactCheck: Will Northern Ireland drivers have to display GB stickers on their vehicles if driving in Ireland?
The claim surfaced in the media this week as a result of information published on the UK government’s website.
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Sep 7th 2019, 10:00 PM
# brits not out
Irish-based Brits to hold protest against Brexit at Dublin embassy
Brits Not Out are holding the demonstration on Merrion Road at 6pm on Tuesday.
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Aug 29th 2019, 4:14 PM
# bojo
Boris Johnson says Brexit-blocking MPs and EU guilty of 'terrible collaboration'
Johnson made his comments during a Facebook Live video earlier today.
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Aug 14th 2019, 8:32 PM
# Quiz
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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Jul 6th 2019, 8:00 PM
# mercosur deal
Minister 'very concerned' about impact of EU trade deal on Irish beef farmers
The Agriculture Minister said the deal has come at a time when the beef sector in Europe is “facing significant uncertainty” because of Brexit.
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Jun 29th 2019, 10:37 AM
# mercosur
'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.
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Jun 28th 2019, 9:54 PM
# prepare for the worst
'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.
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May 24th 2019, 12:31 PM
# Referendum
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.
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May 19th 2019, 4:25 PM
# once more
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.
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May 19th 2019, 8:31 AM
# Emergency
What does the Dáil's declaration of a climate emergency actually mean?
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said this move will put pressure on the government to be more ambitious with its policies.
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May 10th 2019, 11:57 AM
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