40 Years of Ireland and the Common Fisheries Policy
Adopted forty years ago in 1983, the Common Fisheries Policy has aimed to provide supports for European fishers and ensure sustainable exploitation of stocks. It has proven to be a…
EU Elections To Watch In 2023
Slowing economic activity, high inflation, energy insecurities and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine look set to dominate any election campaigns this year. In this Just the Facts, we look ahead to…
What is the EU’s Common European Asylum System?
The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union’s framework for asylum seekers. The CEAS sets out common standards and cooperation to ensure that asylum seekers are treated equally…
Denmark: General Election, November 2022
On Tuesday, 1 November, Denmark went to the polls to elect a new government. The Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, was again the largest party elected, with…
EU Digital Developments
Digital Transformation is one of the six priorities of the European Commission for 2019-2024. The European Union’s digital strategy aims to support people and businesses through the transformation, set strong…
What is the European Political Community?
On Thursday, 6 October, over 40 European leaders met at in Prague Castle for the first European Political Community. This meeting of heads of state and government was dominated by…
The Emergency EU Energy Measures Explained
With the steep increase in energy prices across Europe, the European Union has agreed a package of emergency measures to tackle rising energy costs and reduce bills for consumers. This…
Lativa and Bulgaria: General Election, October 2022
On Saturday, 1 October in Latvia and Sunday, 2 October in Bulgaria, general elections were held. In Latvia, the incumbent centre-right New Unity party led by Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš,…
Italy: General Election, September 2022
Introduction On Sunday 25 September Italy went to the polls to vote in a snap general election, following the collapse of Mario Draghi’s coalition government in July 2022. The centre-right…
50 Steps to 50 Years: 1993 – 2002
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…