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EU faces pressure over Israel ties, Ukraine funding and new climate rules
The EU faces pressure over Israel relations, Ukraine’s funding needs and proposed climate and border-management measures.
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EU News: Key European Developments Shaping Policy, Security and Trade
The latest EU news covers Ukraine support, EU-Canada relations, climate finance, migration policy and negotiations over the next…
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EU Climate Funding, Ukraine Finance and Arctic Security Dominate Brussels Agenda
Climate resilience, Ukraine funding, Arctic security and EU budget tensions are shaping the bloc’s latest policy agenda.
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EU Commissioner Says Arctic Oil and Gas Should Stay in the Ground
EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela says Arctic oil and gas should stay underground and warns that proposed international funding…
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Five EU Commissioners Warn Against Cuts to Global Europe Budget
Five European Commissioners oppose a proposed 17.4% cut to the EU’s Global Europe budget as leaders prepare a…
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Breaking News: EU Budget Cuts Could Put Pressure on Ireland’s Funding
Proposed EU budget cuts could affect Irish agriculture, regional investment, research and public programmes, but the final impact…
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EU Leaders Struggle to Agree on Long-Term Budget as Energy and Ukraine Dominate Summit
EU leaders remain divided over the bloc’s long-term budget as energy prices, Ukraine support and migration dominate summit…
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What a Marine Le Pen Victory Could Mean for France and the EU
Marine Le Pen’s proposals on Ukraine, the EU budget and climate policy could significantly reshape France’s relationship with…
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EU leaders leave Brussels summit without budget deal as Ukraine funding gap widens
EU leaders ended their Brussels summit without a budget deal, while Ukraine sought an additional €70 billion and…
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EU Leaders Face Difficult Talks on Energy, China and the Next Long-Term Budget
EU leaders are negotiating energy, China, Ukraine and the next long-term budget, with important implications for Ireland and…
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Breaking News: EU Leaders Enter Crucial Budget Talks as Ireland Watches for Key Funding Outcomes
EU leaders are holding crucial budget talks that could influence future funding for agriculture, research, infrastructure and development…
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Taoiseach EU Council Meeting: Micheál Martin Sets Out Ireland’s Priorities in Brussels
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attends the European Council as Ireland’s EU presidency prioritises competitiveness, budget talks, Ukraine and global…
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Marine Le Pen proposes weaker EU powers and an overhaul of France’s European policy
Marine Le Pen has proposed reducing EU powers, capping France’s budget contribution and ending French support for Ukraine…
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Europe Today: Spain, Black Sea Drone Attacks and the EU-China Trade Reset
Spain faces political and security pressures as Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China trade talks and Ireland’s EU budget…
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EU Budget Talks: Minister Byrne Chairs General Affairs Council in Luxembourg
Minister Thomas Byrne chairs EU budget talks in Luxembourg as Ireland advances negotiations on the next long-term EU…
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EU leaders face budget showdown over Irish presidency compromise
EU leaders will debate an Irish compromise on the next long-term budget after Germany and other member states…
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EU Long-Term Budget: Irish Presidency Publishes 2028–2034 Proposal
Ireland’s EU Presidency publishes a €1.62 trillion proposal for the 2028–2034 budget, balancing competitiveness, security, agriculture and cohesion.
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EU Budget Deal: Irish Presidency Publishes €1.62 Trillion Proposal for 2028–2034
Ireland’s Presidency publishes a €1.62 trillion EU budget proposal for 2028–2034, prioritising competitiveness, security, agriculture and cohesion.
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Breaking News: Ireland to Seek Compromise on EU Budget as States Demand Deeper Cuts
Ireland is preparing an EU budget compromise below €1.7 trillion as conservative states demand deeper cuts to the…
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Breaking News: Ireland to Propose EU Budget Cut Compromise Amid Frugal States’ Pressure
Ireland is preparing an EU budget compromise that could cut the proposed €1.7tn package by up to €200bn…