Business Post's View Editorial: Ireland must become closely aligned to Nato blocNato’s members share fundamental things. Each is free, sovereign and independent, and committed to its own defence and that of its allies
EU EU mulling ‘options’ for further defence funding EU leaders have agreed to raise a €50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of the year but shied away from commitments on the EU’s defence budget
EU EU leaders summit abuzz with talk of top jobsThree of the EU’s top positions have been all but sewn up - but that isn’t stopping some leaders from causing a stir, writes Sarah Collins
EU EU bypasses Hungary to unblock €1.4 billion in Ukraine aidHungary is still blocking more than €6 billion in military aid that EU officials say Ukraine needs desperately
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: High time Europe embraces and prioritises its defence industryIf Europe is to protect its sovereignty and way of life, it must build a defence industry with the capacity to offer security in all its dimensions
EU G7 leaders meet in Italy, with $50 billion Ukraine loan to dominate the agenda EU is under pressure to use an estimated €3.5 billion a year in profits on frozen Russian assets to leverage more money
Comment Lucinda Creighton: Axis of upheaval of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran will not stop at Ukraine These powers have long been bad actors, but their willingness to push the West like this has not been seen since the early 1940s
EU EU ministers slam Hungary for blocking €5bn in aid to Ukraine and discuss sanctions on IsraelEU ministers discussed possible economic and trade sanctions on Israel if it fails to halt its military offensive in Rafah
EU Hungary continues to block €5bn in EU aid being distributed to UkraineThe emergency funding is to come from the European Peace Facility, which Ireland has contributed to
GES24 ‘Putin miscalculated’: Ukrainian economy pivoted to growth despite Russian invasionYulia Tymoshenko says that businesses and industry has successfully adapted despite ‘Putin’s reckless war’
GES24 GES Live Blog Day 3: Dublin airport passenger cap ‘will limit tourism’The Business Post brings you live updates as international leaders in policy and enterprise convene for the Global Economic Summit
News Up to 400 delegates descend on Kerry for inaugural Global Economic SummitThe three-day conference will take place in the Europe Hotel & Resort in Killarney with delegates joining from all over the world
Cybersecurity France warns government about growing Russian disinformation network ahead of European electionsPortal Kombat, a network of Russian disinformation websites, includes an Irish language site with Irish-specific content
EU EU agrees deal to unlock up to €1bn in profits from frozen Russian assets by summerThe deal comes more than a month after EU leaders gave their green light to the idea and after a squabble over how to handle corporation tax receipts
EU Poll: Irish people seek closer EU defence ties but lose faith in migration, Gaza policyAlmost a quarter of Irish people think the EU is moving in the wrong direction and two-thirds are dissatisfied with its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict
Charities Aid agency Goal hails support for its work from corporate sector Chief executive Siobhan Walsh highlights public and private contributions to its relief efforts around the world
EU Ireland to ‘play its role’ in boosted EU budget but not at expense of corporate tax pot The minister of state for Europe said corporation tax is off the table
EU EU must ‘think beyond’ member state funding to secure bigger budget Bloc’s current trillion-euro budget runs out in 2027, with diplomats now calling for increased funding to afford new members and climate change
Defence Looming threats of war in Europe demand we put our defences on a war footingCommitting to spend almost £90bn a year on defence from 2030 is a big decision, but the government is clear that it’s necessary, given the threat posed by Russia