European Union
A political and economic union consisting of 27 member countries. It is a trading bloc with common trading laws and product regulation for all of its members. The union was originaly the European Coal and Steel Community and was set up after the Second World War to help improve relations between countries. In 1957 it became the European Economic Community and in 1993 the EU was formally established.
# european-union - Today’s News
It’s been 40 years since we joined the EU, so how did it all happen?
The National Museum in Collins Barracks is running an exhibition to mark the anniversary until 27 June.
# european-union - Yesterday’s News
EU groups calls for compulsory training for university professors
The EU group chaired by former president Mary McAleese recommended certified and continuous training for university teaching staff.
# european-union - Monday 17 June, 2013
President: More action on unemployment needed from EU leaders
President Michael D Higgins says an extra two million people became unemployed in Europe last year.
Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask
A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?
# european-union - Sunday 16 June, 2013
The next head of the European Commission will probably be chosen in Dublin
The European People’s Party, the biggest group in the European Parliament, is choosing its candidate in Dublin.
# european-union - Friday 14 June, 2013
Levels of employment in European Union still falling
Figures published by Eurostat show that over 220 million people were employed in the EU in the first quarter of this year.
Draft EU data law could kill casual web browsing, digital SMEs warn
A group of Irish online publishers say draft European laws could force users to register just to see the homepage of a website.
Civil liberties groups claim PRISM breaches international human rights
A full-page newspaper ad, to coincide with an EU-US summit in Dublin, claims surveillance breaches United Nations conventions.
# european-union - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
French air traffic controllers call off third day of crippling strike
France and Germany have asked the EU to delay its ‘Single European Sky’ plans, ending the strike a day early.
EU warns Turkey: ‘Your membership is in jeopardy over protests’
Catherine Ashton says Turkey’s government must adopt European standards in its response to protests if it wants to join.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair cancel more flights as protest spreads accross Europe
Workers in ten other countries are expected to stage protests today including work-to-rule action and public information campaigns.
# european-union - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
EU to raise concerns about US data surveillance in Dublin summit
The European Commission says it will ask the US for assurances about the legality of its data harvesting this week.
# european-union - Monday 10 June, 2013
Lucinda Creighton: ‘I have two very important men in my life – my husband and my Taoiseach’
“I don’t want to start a row with either,” the Junior Minister explained this morning when asked about the Seanad referendum.
Buongiorno! Enda to meet Enrico, Italy’s new prime minister
It’s been a busy past few days for the Taoiseach.
# european-union - Friday 7 June, 2013
Enda tells government parties: You must support Seanad abolition
The Taoiseach was speaking while on EU business in Latvia and Lithuania yesterday. He is in Finland today and London tomorrow.
# european-union - Thursday 6 June, 2013
President: Racism will rise if Europe does not focus on citizens
President Michael D Higgins criticised the EU for listening to the concerns of financial institutions over citizens.
# european-union - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Pozdravi! President begins State visit to Croatia
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina are in the country which is soon to become the EU’s 28th member state.
Poll: Would you be worried if the UK left the European Union?
A survey published today has revealed majority support for an exit. What do you think about it?
# european-union - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
Joan Burton no longer believes in austerity
In a letter signed by a number of European politicians, the Irish Minister said Europe needs to move on to its next stage of recovery.
Minister ‘energised and determined’ to get good deal for Irish farmers
EU agricultures ministers are meeting at Dublin Castle this morning for further discussions on CAP reforms, while members of the Irish Farmers’ Association plan to protest in the city today.
Arms embargo against Syria rebels lifted
The British- and French-led move to “send a clear signal to the Assad regime”.
# european-union - Monday 27 May, 2013
GAA nominated for European Union’s ‘citizens prize’
The sporting body is up for an award for bodies that try to create closer integration across international borders.
EU’s foreign ministers still can’t decide whether to arm Syria’s rebels
A summit of foreign ministers struggled to reach a compromise on whether to extend an arms embargo after this week.
# european-union - Thursday 23 May, 2013
The EU isn’t banning refillable jugs of olive oil after all
Agriculture commissioner Dacian Ciolos has abandoned his plan after opposition from northern European countries.
# european-union - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Irish beaches slightly less clean in 2012 than previous year
A new European report also shows that the weather led to ‘elevated bacterial populations’ on some beaches.
# european-union - Saturday 18 May, 2013
The EU is banning refillable bottles of olive oil
The new food safety rules mean restaurants will not be able to buy oil from specialised producers.
# european-union - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Ireland to contribute over €90 million extra to EU budget for 2013
The contribution is part of an overall contribution of €7.3 billion to cover a spending shortfall from 2012.
Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany
The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.
It might be time to say goodbye to those tiny cent coins
The European Commission is looking at replacing one and two cent coins or getting rid of them entirely due to the costs involved in making them.
Poll: Do you trust the European Union to represent your interests?
A new survey has shown a massive decline in favourable views of the EU. So, do you trust them to make decisions that are right for you?
# european-union - Monday 13 May, 2013
Column: Insinuating that young people ‘aren’t bothered’ with politics is insulting and false
Various political scandals and our current economic woes have increased levels of mistrust in politicians among young people. This does not mean we are apathetic, we just need to be engaged, writes Órla Ryan.
# european-union - Sunday 12 May, 2013
A third of David Cameron’s party will vote against him over EU membership
A backbencher has tabled a non-binding motion criticising the government for its delay in holding a referendum on the EU.
The EU’s poorest country is voting in a snap general election today
A snap general election is likely to see the ruling GERB party win the most votes but with no overall majority a hung parliament is likely.
# european-union - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Poll: Has President Michael D Higgins crossed the line by criticising Europe?
Some believe the president has overstepped the remit of his office by criticising EU austerity policies in an interview with the Financial Times.
# european-union - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Michael D: ‘The EU will become illegitimate without economic reform’
President Higgins says the EU is facing a “moral crisis” as much as an economic one: “You are either a union or you’re not.”
# european-union - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Opponents say Irish Stability Programme Update is further proof that austerity isn’t working
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said that government’s reduced forecast had shown that its current policy of austerity was not working.
Record breaker: Eurozone unemployment now at 12.1 per cent
Over 19 million people are unemployed in the eurozone but Ireland has recorded one of the largest year-on-year decreases in unemployment rates.
Central Bank governor Honohan to face TDs and senators
Patrick Honohan will discuss economic and monetary union with TDs and senators on the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee this afternoon.
# european-union - Monday 22 April, 2013
EU eases Syria oil embargo in fresh help to rebels
Russia said the EU decision was “counter-productive”.
Commission recommends that talks start on Serbian entry to EU
An accord to normalise relations with Kosovo is seen as the final step to beginning negotiations on Serbia becoming the 29th EU member state after Croatia joins later this year.
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