Ireland’s historic, economic and demographic ties to the region run deeper than is often realised. It’s time we started paying attention

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?

Sinn Féin had better thaw out its icy attitude towards Europe if it wants support for a united Ireland

The EU’s western states, dependent on Russian gas, have favoured a policy of appeasement towards Vladimir Putin. It has to end now

Minister welcomes call to tone down rhetoric and says government will work with Irish companies who may be affected by western sanctions on Russia

Worrying trends in Poland and Hungary with regard to democracy and respect for the rule of law are bigger threat than Brexit, EU ombudsman says

Unless the EU moves towards their accession, states like Albania and Serbia will become pawns in the political games of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

Germany’s centre-left Social Democrats won last Sunday’s election, but the vote also revealed that Germany is now firmly a multi-party federal state, where collaboration among parties will be vital