50 Steps to 50 Years: 2013 – 2022
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 2003 – 2012
Fifty key moments during Ireland’s five decades in the European Union From the end of the marriage bar, the launch Erasmus, to joining the Euro, Ireland’s five-decade membership of the…
Your Guide to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
It is that time of the year again, as the triumphant fanfare of the European Broadcasting Union plays across our screens for the Eurovision Song Contest. Thirty-seven countries will participate…
The Good Friday Agreement at 25: The EU and the Peace Process
Common membership of the European Union was a factor in the improving relationship between Ireland and the United Kingdom over the last 50 years. The interaction between politicians and officials…
Bulgaria and Finland: General Elections, April 2023
Both Bulgaria and Finland held general elections on Sunday, 2 April. In Bulgaria, it was its fifth general election since April 2021. The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria emerged…
What is the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act?
The demand for critical raw materials is set to increase as Europe and the world continue the green transition. For example, lithium from Chile is required for electric car batteries.…
Living, Working and COVID-19 in the EU and 10 EU neighbouring countries
In December 2022, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) published data on ‘Living, Working and Covid-19 in the European Union and 10 EU Neighbouring…
Estonia: General Election, March 2023
Parliamentary elections in Estonia took place on Sunday, 5 March to elect a new Riigikogu. Current Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, of the liberal Estonian Reform Party won its most seats…
The Windsor Framework: Explained
Monday, 27 February saw the EU and the UK reached a political agreement on resolving issues in Northern Ireland around the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. While the Windsor Framework touches…
How Has The EU Helped Ukraine Since Russia Invaded?
Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the EU has provided unprecedented levels of support for Ukraine. On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, this…