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Hungary prepared to sue EU executive for border protection costs, minister says
The move comes as part of a potentially deepening conflict with the EU over Hungary’s restrictive immigration and asylum policies.
Hungary signals it is serious about sending buses of asylum seekers to Brussels
State secretary Bence Retvari claimed the EU wanted to force Hungary to allow ‘illegal migrants’ across its borders.
Lebanon and Cyprus used EU funds to violate refugees’ human rights – report
Rights groups have frequently criticised the tactics of authorities in both Lebanon and Cyprus in dealing with would-be migrants and asylum seekers.
Republic seeking legal advice over trade with Israel
The leaders of Ireland’s three coalition parties decided on Thursday that the State would not procure any further defence equipment from Israel.
Starmer continues push for closer EU ties in meeting with Macron
The Prime Minister’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron comes after talks with Germany’s chancellor as he seeks closer ties with the EU.
New Dublin Airport liquid rules after EU introduces bloc-wide universal standard
Dublin had relaxed rules on the carrying of liquids, aerosols and gels over time due to its advanced screening system
Starmer continues UK-EU ‘reset’ effort with Macron talks in Paris
The Prime Minister attended the Paralympic Games opening ceremony after a series of engagements in Berlin.
‘Noel Treanor was a truly Irish European’ - Pat Cox
Archbishop Noel Treanor was also a ‘truly European Irishman’, remembers former European Parliament president Pat Cox in a tribute to his friend who died suddenly on Sunday
Service for Archbishop Noel Treanor to take place in Brussels
Celebration event is also speculated to follow in Belfast
Belfast to benefit from further £15m EU peace funding
Community projects to gain from funding and ‘make a real difference’ to city