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European Parliament

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This week
29th June 2025 - 4th July 2025
Cynthia Ní Mhúrchú dampens presidential speculation as Fianna Fáil nomination race hots up
Last week
22nd June 2025 - 28th June 2025
Bill Gates says it's up to Europe to help the developing world after US pulls out of aid deals
Last month
June 2025
Sinn Féin MEP calls on EU commissioner to withdraw 'deeply inaccurate' remarks about Ireland
AI child sexual abuse material to be criminalised under new EU laws, says Irish MEP
This year
2025
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael MEPs vote to allow wolf culling and hunting in Europe
Proposed cuts to GDPR red tape will not impact personal protections, Commissioner McGrath says
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
'It wrecks your head, there's so much to be done': MEP Ciaran Mullooly on his EU housing role
Several people arrested in Brussels following raids over alleged corruption within European Parliament
MEPs welcome Brussels' €800bn defence plan - and say it's only a first step
Ursula von der Leyen said a “surge” in EU defence spending is needed.
Last year
2024
Feuding European political groups strike deal to back new EU Commission
The Journal Investigates wins European Parliament Prize for work on missing child migrants
MEPs approve €35 billion loan for Ukraine, financed using frozen Russian assets
Fireworks expected as Hungarian PM Orbán heads to European Parliament
EU delays new anti-deforestation laws by 12 months
Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week
Carberry wants to 'clean up' horse passport rules across EU after abuses exposed in Kildare abattoir
The newly elected MEP says she wants to prioritise reforms in horse traceability as work gets underway in the EU Parliament.
New polls shed light on why almost half of potential voters didn't cast ballot in EU elections
Barry Andrews elected Chair of the European Parliament’s Development Committee
Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
EU court rules Von Der Leyen's Commission didn't give enough information about Covid contracts
Watch back: What will the next five years hold for the EU?
Roberta Metsola, President of European Parliament, says housing needs to be at top of the agenda
Von der Leyen, Ukraine and picking your patch: What's in store for Ireland's MEPs on Week One?
A number of important ceremonial and procedural votes are taking place in France this week which will determine the direction of this new Parliament.
MEP Sean Kelly looks for equality for the Irish language in European Parliament
Two new Irish MEPs to join Renew group ahead of von der Leyen vote this month
'People move on': Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Labour gaining first seat in EU after 10 years
Ó Ríordáin told The Journal he plans to protect employment rights, push back against the far right and continue carrying the green torch in the European Parliament.
FactCheck: How many times did the Dáil discuss the EU Nature Restoration Law?
Newly elected MEP Ciaran Mullooly claims the law was not properly scrutinised by TDs.
The Explainer: What will the next five years hold for the European Parliament?
FF MEPs to stick to position on von der Leyen as Martin says he'll 'engage' with them on vote
Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Brussels as EU leaders meet informally to discuss top jobs
The Explainer: What is the shape of Irish politics after the local and European elections?
Sinn Féin to rejoin with The Left group in EU after ambiguity around decision
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan tops the poll in Midlands-North West but no candidates elected
Ireland's first MEP of 2024 elected as Fine Gael's Séan Kelly returned in Ireland South
It court take four more counts before his fellow sitting MEP, Billy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil, gets through.
Exit polls: Government parties losing out to rivals in many countries across the EU
Expecting a first result in Ireland South tonight? It would take 'a miracle'
Irish European Parliament staff among those with passports leaked in major data breach
Meet the 'replacements' who could take over seats in Europe if elected MEPs bow out
Sisters, sons, press officers and councillors. This election, it’s all very inside baseball.