Press Releases

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (10 June) delivered a keynote address at the European Economic and Social Committee’s second annual All-Island Stakeholder Forum at Europe House.

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(MENAFN) Bulgaria’s newly formed government has reportedly decided to end the delivery of weapons to Ukraine, marking a notable change in direction for the EU and NATO member that has been part of the supply chain since the conflict escalated in...

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed confidence that the European Parliament will approve a major trade agreement with the United States next week, describing it as evidence that “Europe keeps its promises,” according to...

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(MENAFN) The European Commission has put forward its most expansive sanctions package yet against Russia, proposing sweeping new restrictions across energy, financial services, cryptocurrency, trade, and — in an unprecedented move — the fisheries...

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(MENAFN) More than 460 former European political leaders have signed an open editorial urging the European Union to adopt stronger measures in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) China has criticized a proposed new round of European Union sanctions against Russia, warning against measures that could extend to Chinese entities, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russia has announced that it will respond firmly to the European Union’s latest sanctions proposal, saying it is preparing “effective and tough measures” in return, according to reports citing statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry....

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(MENAFN) The European Union must devise increasingly inventive ways to cut off Russia's access to the money and materials fuelling its war in Ukraine, the bloc's foreign policy chief declared Tuesday — as Brussels prepares to unveil its 21st...

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(MENAFN) The European Union is seeking new methods to intensify economic pressure on Russia in an effort to cut off resources sustaining its war in Ukraine, the bloc’s top foreign policy official said on Tuesday.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Wednesday June 10th) announced an additional €5 million in funding for urban nature-based solutions projects nationwide.

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(MENAFN) The European Commission has stepped up its action against Meta, announcing on Wednesday that it has issued an additional charge sheet indicating plans to require the company to reinstate access for third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp...

Government of Ireland

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley welcomes the launch of an online survey of people with experience of the operation of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 provides a...

Government of Ireland

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tánaiste said: “This is the final meeting of EU Finance Ministers before Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and it provides an important opportunity to engage with colleagues on the...

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The Certified Carrier Exchange creates a double-locked ecosystem where every carrier holds a valid TAPA TSR certification OBERHAUSEN , NOT APPLICABLE, GERMANY, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transported Asset Protection Association...

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(MENAFN) A senior figure in Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reportedly argued that Ukraine should compensate Germany over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

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(MENAFN) The European Union has announced a new sanctions proposal aimed at intensifying pressure on Russia by targeting key sectors including banking, energy, defense manufacturing, oil trading, refining, and cryptocurrency operations linked to...

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong confidence Thursday that the European Parliament would ratify a landmark transatlantic trade agreement with the United States next week, framing its passage as a defining demonstration of...

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(MENAFN) The European Commission escalated its regulatory battle with Meta on Wednesday, firing off a fresh charge sheet signaling its intent to order the tech giant to reinstate third-party artificial intelligence assistants' access to WhatsApp...

Government of Ireland

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, today hosted the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, at Iveagh House.

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Minister highlights EU-wide priorities – on energy, climate and the environment – ahead of Ireland's Presidency Ireland prepares to lead on key, ambitious workstreams – as we approach our 6-month Presidency term Minister for Climate, Energy and...