EU Fishing Negotiations for 2020
Early on the morning of Wednesday 18 December, EU fishery ministers in Brussels reached a political agreement on the 2020 catch limits for over seventy commercial fishing stocks. Introduction:…
European Movement Ireland congratulates Emily O’Reilly on re-election as European Ombudsman
Wednesday, 18 December 2019: Noelle O Connell, Executive Director of European Movement Ireland today congratulated Emily O’Reilly on being re-elected as European Ombudsman. Ms O’Reilly topped today’s second round election…
Who are the youngest leaders in the EU?
With the new Finnish prime minister holding the title as the youngest sitting prime minister in the world, this explainer will look at some of young politicians and officials who…
The UK General Election, December 2019 | Northern Ireland ‘All Change And More’
On Thursday 12 December, the United Kingdom held its third general election since 2015. The Conservative Party will hold an overall majority in the Westminster Parliament, securing 364 seats in…
The European Union and the Good Friday Agreement: the EU’s involvement in peace
At the end of the First World War, the official war artist and Irishman, William Orpen, was commissioned to paint the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles. What his…