Gender equality is improving in the EU, but the pension gap persists
By James Thomas & video by Maud Zaba Published on 04/03/2026 – 10:30 GMT+1•Updated 12:35 Despite significant progress in women’s representation…
EU firms coping well with US tariffs, face obstacles within bloc, EIB survey shows
LUXEMBOURG, March 3 (Reuters) – European Union companies are coping well with higher U.S. tariffs on EU goods,…
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…
Trade Forum to receive update on events in the Middle East
A meeting of the Government Trade Forum will receive an update on events in the Middle East from…
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…
How a Wicklow school’s ban is inspiring pupils worldwide – The Irish Times
When Rachel Harper approached other primary school principals in Greystones, Co Wicklow, three years ago to discuss heightened…
Pressure on for 40 EU presidency meetings security as clash with Trump visit and sporting events – The Journal
Pressure on for 40 EU presidency meetings security as clash with Trump visit and sporting events The JournalThe Irish…
Lagarde: Falling inflation still ‘doesn’t feel real’ for households
Reducing the gap between perceived and actual inflation could significantly benefit the euro area economy, European Central Bank…
Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’ – The Irish Times
Poor European harvests led to a surge in potato imports in 2024 but those arriving in Ireland from…
Cash is a long way from dead just yet – The Irish Times
The banking lobby’s beating of the drum for a cashless society can seem relentless. You’ll rarely hear anything…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Published on 19/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1•Updated 13:31 New technologies are unlocking geothermal electricity across much wider parts of…
European Parliament pauses work ratifying EU-US tariff deal – The Irish Times
Work to remove long-standing tariffs on American industrial goods has been paused by the European Parliament, while Brussels…