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Lucinda Creighton: EU must not make promises of membership to Ukraine that it will not keep

The EU has to decide if it wants Ukraine to join the bloc – and if not, then spare it the decades of delays that have poisoned relationships with Turkey and the western Balkans

Elaine Byrne: French vote tells us that politicians must pay heed to those who abstain

Emmanuel Macron’s speech following his victory over Marine Le Pen reflected an awareness of the level of democratic rejection, and there’s a lesson in that for our own politicians

Comment: Populism in France has not been defeated by Macron’s re-election

The undeniable story of this campaign has been the continued rise of extreme politics

Macron says ‘no one will be left behind’ after defeating Le Pen

French president re-elected for second term in decisive victory

Seána Glennon: Is a referendum the ultimate exercise in democracy or autocracy?

Far-right politician Marine Le Pen has promised a ‘referendum revolution’ if she wins the French presidential election later today, but are referendums the will of the people, or the tool of the authoritarian?

Matt Cooper: Le Pen as leader of France would be huge threat to EU from within

In hock to Putin and Russian banks, determined to rewrite the constitution and deny immigrants their rights, Marine Le Pen as French president would set her country on a collision course with the European Union

Dan O’Brien: It’s make or break for France to now become the first among equals in Europe

With Britain damaged by Brexit and Germany undermined by missteps on Russia, France has a golden opportunity to lead Europe. But will it take it?

Lucinda Creighton: Things must change if the centre is to hold against the march of the extremes

Macron should scrape back into office, but without a major change of course by him and his centrist followers, they will be squeezed out next time round

Susan O’Keeffe: Macron-Le Pen showdown approaches le crunch

The traditional left-right divide in France has dissolved, and both candidates are keen to exploit their opponent’s weaknesses as campaigning intensifies

Susan O’Keeffe: Macron’s colourful rebuke of the unvaccinated could be his best route back to the Elysée Palace

The French President’s gamble, ahead of the elections in April, is that the majority of his voters will support his outrage in the view that he is voicing their own frustration

Europe at a crossroads: Why Angela Merkel’s departure is just one of the pressing issues facing a troubled continent

After 16 years in power, the German chancellor is standing down. But who will be her replacement, and what are the wider implications for Europe as it grapples with a host of troubling crises?

Out of Office: Axel Springer acquires Politico for $1bn and Emmanuel Macron visits Ireland

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Matt Cooper: Public support for Nphet is clear, but it shouldn’t be unquestioning

Antigen testing and the booking of foreign holidays are two key areas where Tony Holohan’s conservatism could carry significant costs to the Irish economy

Vincent Boland: Macron is shopping for votes as he vetoes €16bn supermarket megadeal

You don’t have to be a fan of investment bankers to think the French government acted hastily in the Carrefour affair