EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA auditors warn
The European Union’s vision of a local energy revolution is hitting serious roadblocks, a new report from the…
What is Europe’s crisis response strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Published on 09/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 The escalating crisis in the Middle East directly threatens Europe’s stability and…
Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank
The European Union has been urged to weaponise its giant market to draw concessions from China, whose economic…
How Phil Hogan laid the groundwork for a possible comeback – The Irish Times
Catching up over dinner in an upmarket Brussels restaurant before Christmas, Phil Hogan told a tight-knit group of…
Meta to allow AI rivals on WhatsApp in bid to stave off EU action
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) – Artificial intelligence rivals will be allowed on WhatsApp for…
EU slams door on China with ‘Made in Europe’ push
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited industrial plan, rolling out a “European Preference” that shuts China…
China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future
A common thread through each is that the screws will be turned ever tighter on Chinese firms in…
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job – The Irish Times
The Government has nominated former European commissioner Phil Hogan as Ireland’s candidate to contest an election for a…
How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard’s grip?
Billions of transactions happen yearly on the EU market. Yet Europe’s overreliance on US-owned payments schemes has increased…
From EVs to steel, how China’s price-setting deals are easing trade tensions
China and South Korea have resolved a trade dispute over hot-rolled steel coils through a price-undertaking deal, mirroring…
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidency – The Irish Times
Government departments have approached corporate law and accountancy firms to temporarily lend some staff to the Civil Service…
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments – The Irish Times
For the second half of this year the Government will be steering – not setting – the political…