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Ireland’s closeness to Big Tech under scrutiny as EU Presidency begins with questions over block’s €2 trillion proposed budget
A group of 60 leading academics have called for Ireland to sit out of talks on tax and digital files due to “conflicts of interest”, as Ireland settles into the…
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EU Council approves creation of AI Gigafactories across Europe
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – The Council of the European Union approved the creation of AI gigafactories…
Government convenes meeting focused on reform agenda implementation progress
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – Government officials convened a dedicated meeting focused on the implementation of the…
EU Parliament schedules debates on Trump Greenland claims and global crises
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – The Oireachtas National Parliament Office for the European Union announced this week's…
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Europe Amid Renewed Greenland Demands
Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Denmark and seven other…
European Council President Antonio Costa signals EU counter to US efforts on Greenland ownership
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 - European Council President António Costa affirmed EU full solidarity with Denmark and…
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk third country financial risk List
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – Belgium's Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem welcomed Nigeria's removal from the European…
EU finalises mega free-trade agreement with South American Mercosur Bloc
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – The European Union prepares to sign a comprehensive free-trade agreement with the…
Trump administration explores creation of Ukraine Peace Council initiative
Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – The Trump administration examines proposals to establish a "Peace Council" dedicated to…