Ireland’s EU presidency puts its contradictions on display: Atlantic tax haven, digital gatekeeper, defence free‑rider – EUobserver
Since gaining independence a little over 100 years ago, and subsequently joining the EEC in 1973, the Irish…
Only a joint Ukraine-EU defence force can stop Putin’s imperialist rampage – EUobserver
European capitals have become increasingly vocal about the need for Europe to participate in negotiations aimed at ending…
THIS WEEK: ECB set to hike rates, as capital markets union and climate top the EU agenda – EUobserver
This week’s agenda — at glance The European Central Bank is expected to raise key interest rates The…
France’s Macron offers €23bn and ‘ethical partner’ in new Africa pivot – EUobserver
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23bn investment in Africa focused on energy transition, digital and AI,…
France topped EU arms sales to Israel while backing mini-sanctions – EUobserver
France, Germany, and Greece led EU arms sales to Israel in 2024, even as pressure now builds for…
Europe’s Arctic blind spot – EUobserver
There is phrase in diplomatic circles: “What happens in the Arctic does not stay in the Arctic.” Those…
EU needs a ‘single market’ for defence, MEPs tell Commission – EUobserver
MEPs have urged the EU Commission to create a single market for defence as part of the bloc’s attempts to increase…