Ireland can’t afford to ignore Trump’s threat to Europe. Silence would be submission – The Irish Times
In the last 72 hours, a question has crystallised in European capitals: is US president Donald Trump mad,…
Why the world has started stockpiling food again – The Irish Times
In the early 18th century, Finland was familiar with the fear of hunger. A famine fuelled by an…
Privately, European leaders are taking the threats seriously – The Irish Times
You get the sense European governments are running short on patience and preparing to drop the don’t-upset-the-toddler approach…
Peace plans may be soon be finalised and presented to Russia, says Zelenskiy – The Irish Times
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said proposals negotiated with US officials on a peace deal to end Russia’s…
Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises – The Irish Times
In Samuel Beckett’s play Endgame the main character Hamm asks Clov, his servant, “What’s happening?” and Clov replies:…
Does anyone believe Russia would respect Irish neutrality in a major war in Europe? – The Irish Times
Sooner or later, anyone who advocates helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression is called a warmonger. If…
Far-right AfD leader’s remark deepens party rift in Germany – The Irish Times
Poland poses as much of a threat to Germany as Russia, a leader of the far-right Alternative for…
EU pledges €2bn for Ukraine drones and demands urgent boost to eastern defences – The Irish Times
The European Union (EU) has pledged to spend €2 billion on drones for Ukraine, European Commission president Ursula…
France, Germany and Denmark pledge jets to boost Poland’s defences – The Irish Times
France, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to an enhanced defence of Poland…
With dry ice and a laser show, Germany’s new war machine gets star-studded launch – The Irish Times
The gathering feels like the opening of an upmarket car showroom. There’s free food and drink and guests…