European Parliament vote could yet spring a late Mercosur twist – The Irish Times
Reading the European Parliament is a tricky business. The absence of a party whip system means there are…
What does it mean for global trade and Ireland? – The Irish Times
On this week’s episode, host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by the Irish Times economics experts Cliff…
Irish MEPs among group seeking European Parliament to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court – The Journal
Irish MEPs among group seeking European Parliament to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court The Journal Opposition parties…
MCGUIRK: Farmers have the IFA to blame for Mercosur
In a previous life, yours truly worked on the campaign to defeat the Lisbon Treaty, all the way…
China agrees to lift ban and reopen market for Irish beef imports – The Irish Times
China has agreed to lift its ban on Irish beef, following the visit by Taoiseach Micheál Martin last…
Fianna Fáil backbencher laments lack of ‘political leadership’ on Mercosur deal – The Irish Times
The chair of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee has said he regrets there wasn’t more “political leadership” on…
Thousands attend Mercosur protest in Athlone – The Irish Times
Thousands of people attended a protest in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday against the EU-Mercosur trade deal. On…
Conflicting views on what faces Irish farming’s future at Athlone rally
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Michael Healy-Rae loses the room with grandstand performance over Mercosur – The Irish Times
Michael Healy-Rae was very vexed this week. And a lot of people are “very vexed” with him too.…
Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote – The Irish Times
European Union (EU) states have approved a significant trade deal with a bloc of South American countries, opening…
Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal? – The Journal
Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade deal? The Journal What will…
Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron
Published on 08/01/2026 – 20:28 GMT+1 •Updated 20:33 France is set to reject the Mercosur deal in a…