Comment Beyond the beaches: Why Spain’s economy is under a cloud Irish visitors to the Costa del Sol may see packed restaurants and a building sector in full swing once more, but away from the thriving resorts the picture is gloomy
Energy Dan O’Brien: We could find ourselves put over a barrel by Britain in a gas crisisIreland depends on Britain for the bulk of our gas supply and we must not assume that in a crunch, Boris Johnson would not hesitate to put Britain first and cut the supply to Ireland
Business Post's View Editorial: Expansion is essential for a peaceful and prosperous EuropeThe EU’s historic announcement of Ukraine’s candidacy for membership, along with Moldova and Georgia, is a step forward not just for those countries, but for the whole bloc
Northern Ireland Protocol Kelly: EU may need temporary checks on goods from IrelandIf Britain passes protocol bill, measures may be put in place to protect the single market until a diplomatic solution is found, legislation author in Europe says
EU Lucinda Creighton: As Ukraine and Moldova get the EU nod, what about their neglected neighbours? The EU has lost the trust of many countries who do not believe the expansion process is fair or transparent, but last week’s vote has the potential to change that and to create a new dynamic towards democratic and economic reforms
Brexit Unilateral action on protocol would mark ‘historic low point for UK’ — Taoiseach Martin says Britain disregarding ‘solemn agreement’ would be ‘deeply damaging’
EU EU should have acted more quickly at start of Russian invasion, parliament president saysRoberta Metsola said that the EU’s economic dependence on Russian fossil fuel imports had made the adoption of further sanctions ‘increasingly difficult’
EU Dan O’Brien: Germany caught between Russia, China and a hard placeIt is no exaggeration to say that Germany’s reputation as a reliable partner has been damaged as badly as Britain’s has been by Brexit
Companies Kerrygold sales surge in the US after ‘punitive’ 25% tariff on EU butter is suspendedOrnua, the Irish dairy co-op behind the Kerrygold brand, saw its sales volumes soar 12 per cent in the US market last year
Energy EU launches €210bn plan to replace Russian gas Frans Timmermans, European commissioner for the Green Deal, said the EU was also preparing for a major Russian gas supply shock but that it would be ready
Northern Ireland Liz Truss sets out plans to override Northern Ireland ProtocolBritish Foreign Secretary tells House of Commons that UK government will proceed with a bill ‘consistent’ with obligations under international law and Good Friday Agreement
energy EU to launch €200bn plan to move bloc off Russian gas Recommendations will include major solar rooftop scheme and fast-tracking of planning permission for renewables
Europe EU treaty change: Will the vision of a super-regulator stand up to political reality?A perfect storm of pandemic, climate crisis and the rise of authoritarianism is forcing sweeping changes to the European project. But are member states ready to unpick treaties and overrule the single-country veto?
EU Ireland not opposed to EU treaty change, minister saysThomas Byrne said that Ireland will carefully consider proposals, which are expected to focus on health, energy, security and single country vetoes
EU Lucinda Creighton: EU must not make promises of membership to Ukraine that it will not keepThe 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: How the people’s champions became tools of the Kremlin propaganda machineIn their Dáil days, Mick Wallace and Clare Daly were fearless in the public interest, but their subsequent tenure in Europe has amplified their controversial world view
Dan O’Brien: It’s make or break for France to now become the first among equals in EuropeWith Britain damaged by Brexit and Germany undermined by missteps on Russia, France has a golden opportunity to lead Europe. But will it take it?
Aidan Regan: Ukraine war exposes lie at the heart of global ‘free trade’ mythGlobalisation doesn’t lead to free and fair societies, instead it helps to prop up dictators and the democratic world needs to wake up to this reality
Taking a stance: What we should talk about when we talk about Irish neutralityRecent events in eastern Europe have thrown Ireland’s longstanding policy of neutrality into sharper focus, with increasingly strident elements of the commentariat claiming that the public needs to ‘grow up’ on the issue. But most of the population remains reluctant to abandon a stance that has served the country well for a century
Comment: Europe cannot defeat an adversary ready to endure a 20% drop in national income if it is not willing to risk a 2% decline in its ownThe EU’s economic conflict with Russia is entering a hazardous new phase