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EM Ireland reflects on 50 years since air crash claimed the life of its former Director, Michael Sweetman As we mark the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s EEC accession referendum which…
Local Dialogue on Youth and Democracy | Dublin Date: Thursday, 16 June 2022 Time: 11.00 – 12:30 with Registration & Refreshments from 10.30 Venue: Council Chamber, Dublin City Hall, Dame…
On the 10 May 1972, the people of Ireland emphatically voted yes in a referendum to join the EEC. In this second episode of the Ireland EU50 podcast series, Brigid…
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022 resulted in the EU rapidly implementing a significant set of sanctions against Russia. In this Just the Facts, the several…
EU Careers Webinar 16.00 (Irish Time) / 17.00 (CET) | Tuesday, 7 June 2022 | Online European Movement Ireland in collaboration with EU Career Ambassadors hosted an online EU Careers…
This Just the Facts examines the REPowerEU energy plan which was presented by the European Commission on 18 May 2022. Forming the basis of the discussion on energy at the…
18 May 2022: EM Ireland Chair, Julie Sinnamon; CEO, Noelle O Connell and Deputy CEO, Stephen O’Shea met Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight…
Dublin, 10 May 2022: European Movement Ireland has called for a European Convention as a follow up to the Conference on the Future of Europe which came to a conclusion…
On this day 50 years ago, 10 May 1972, the people of Ireland emphatically voted yes in a referendum to join the EEC. In this first episode of the Ireland EU50 podcast series,…
Dublin, 9 May 2022: Pupils from St Andrew’s National School, Curragha, Co. Meath paid a visit to Government Buildings today for a Blue Star Programme celebration of Europe Day and…
Aontaíonn 59% gur cheart d’Éirinn a bheith páirteach i mbreis chomhoibriú cosanta agus slándála leis an AE Baile Átha Cliath, 9 Bealtaine 2022: Léirigh torthaí mar chuid d’eagrán speisialta de phobalbhreith…
88% of people in Ireland support EU membership Dublin, 9 May 2022: A special edition of the annual EM Ireland ‘Ireland and the EU’ Poll, to mark the 50th…
‘Ireland EU50’ commemorations come at an important time for Ireland’s relationship with the European Union – Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, 3 May 2022: European Movement Ireland this…
Forty countries will participate at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin between 10 – 14 May this year, after rock band Måneskin won for Italy in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in…
An Evening with Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD on Ireland EU50 Date: Tuesday, 3 May 2022 Venue: The Shelbourne Hotel European Movement Ireland was delighted to host an evening with European…
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…
Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as President of France on Sunday, 24 April after winning 58.5% of the vote in the second round of the 2022 French presidential election. His re-election…
Slovenia held a general election on Sunday, 24 April to elect members of its parliament, the National Assembly. Provisional results show that the ruling Slovenian Democratic Party, which is led…
Members Roundtable with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2022 Venue: European Commission Representation in Ireland, Europe House European Movement Ireland was delighted to host an EMI Corporate Members…
Launch of the 2022 Eurobarometer Report for Ireland 11.00am (Irish Time) / 12.00pm (CET) | Wednesday, 6 April 2022 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with…
Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz Party won a fourth successive term in office after the Hungarian general election that took place on Sunday, 3 April 2022. In yet another ‘super-majority,’ Fidesz continues…
Malta, the EU’s smallest Member State, held its general election on Saturday, 26 March 2022 to elect 65 members of its House of Representatives. Since gaining independence from the UK…
31 March 2022: People in Dublin gathered tonight to discuss and debate issues of importance to them as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a Europe-wide initiative…
Ireland’s Conference on the Future of Europe | Dublin Date: Thursday, 31 March 2022 Time: 17.30 – 19:30 with Registration & Refreshments from 17.00 Venue: The Hotel Riu Plaza The…
This Just the Facts examines the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence which was agreed by EU leaders at the European Council in March 2022. Introduction EU defence cooperation has…
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine applied to join the EU. Since it was founded in 1957 the EU has enlarged seven times, growing…
Noelle O Connell highlights key issues from Irish National Report at Conference on the Future of Europe Plenary in Strasbourg 25 March 2022: Noelle O Connell, National Citizen Representative to the…
Tribute to Honorary President and former Chair of European Movement Ireland Dublin 17 March 2022: European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) would like to extend its condolences to the family and…
Supporting Democracy: Women in Leadership, Equality and Empowerment in Europe 10.00am (Dublin) / 11.00am (Berlin) | Monday, 21 March 2022 | Online European Movement Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hosted an…
For immediate release Dublin, 21 March 2022: Following International Women’s Day 2022 earlier this month, EM Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung held an online event today titled, ‘Supporting Democracy: Women in…
In Conversation with Paul Healy, Chief Executive, Skillnet Ireland 11.00am (Irish Time) | Tuesday, 15 March 2022 | Online European Movement Ireland was delighted to host the online event ‘In…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY EMI PLAYER As we celebrate 50 years since Ireland voted to join the European Communities, we were delighted to be joined by Erwan Fouéré for our…
Policy never changes in a vacuum. External factors and events are as important as policy makers. This was evident when Ireland changed its position on corporation tax. Global developments presented…
10 March 2022: People in Donegal gathered tonight to discuss and debate issues of importance to them as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a Europe-wide…
Ireland’s Conference on the Future of Europe | Donegal Date: Thursday, 10 March 2022 Time: 18.30 – 20:30 with Registration & Refreshments from 18.00 Venue: The Abbey Hotel, The Diamond,…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY EMI PLAYER Clár speisialta é seo de Just the Chats mar cheiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2022! Shuigh ár gCeanasaí Cumarsáide agus Oideachais, Lisa Nic an…
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022 resulted in the EU rapidly implementing a significant set of sanctions against Russia. In this Just the Facts, the four…
People in Galway gathered on Thursday last to discuss and debate issues of importance to them as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a Europe-wide initiative to…
European Movement International: The Ukraine crisis has escalated into a further blatant and unlawful violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Russia’s actions, which started with the recognition…
Ireland’s Conference on the Future of Europe | Galway Date: Thursday, 24 February 2022 Time: 18.30 – 20:30 with Registration & Refreshments from 18.00 Venue: The Galmont Hotel, Lough Atalia…
Semiconductor chips are now a vital piece of technology, powering everything from mobile phones, washing machines, to satellites. The ongoing global shortage of chips has exposed how the EU is…
People in Cork gathered this evening to debate issues of importance to them as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a Europe-wide initiative to involve people throughout…
Ireland’s Conference on the Future of Europe | Cork Date: Thursday, 17 February 2022 Time: 18.30 – 20:30 with Registration & Refreshments from 18.00 Venue: Clayton Hotel, Lapp’s Quay, Cork,…
2022 European Year of Youth – Putting Young People in the Spotlight 11.00am (Irish Time) / 12.00pm (CET) | Wednesday, 16 February 2022 | Online The European Commission Representation in…
Antonio Costa’s Socialist Party won an unexpected outright majority in Portugal’s general election on 30 January 2022. The snap election followed a rejection of his minority government’s 2022 budget in…
Irish people propose increased collaboration and information sharing on health care across the EU as part of discussion on Europe’s future EM Ireland held an online meeting last week with…
Meeting with Taoiseach features discussion on commemorations of 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership and Conference on the Future of Europe European Movement Ireland Board directors, Julie Sinnamon, Catherine Day,…
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…
The newly elected President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has an established career in EU affairs, both for her home country of Malta and more broadly in the EU.…
Briefing on the French Presidency of the Council of the EU 11.00am (Irish Time) / 12.00pm (CET) | Wednesday, 19 January 2022 | Online European Movement Ireland hosted our online…
Participants from across Ireland took part in a series of MEET project meetings with European Movement Ireland to discuss the future of Europe For immediate release 22 December 2021: A…
In this podcast we sat down with Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director of Dublin-based EU agency, Eurofound, for a conversation about Eurofound’s work and research in 2021, the impacts of Covid-19…
Ireland and the Conference on the Future of Europe 2.00pm (Irish Time) / 3.00pm (CET) | Monday, 13 December 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation…
Conference on the Future of Europe – End of Year Panel Event 15.00 – 17.00 | Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Online We are pleased to invite you to join us…
Dublin, 2 Decemeber 2021: European Movement Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell has welcomed today’s Advocate General Opinion on the conditionality mechanism to protect the EU funds from rule of law…
Dublin, 25 November 2021: EM Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung today held an online discussion entitled, ‘A Secure Future: Cybersecurity and the EU’ to examine the growing importance of cybersecurity across…
A Secure Future: Cybersecurity and the EU 10.30am (Dublin) / 11.30am (Berlin) | Thursday, 25 November 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung hosted an online event ‘A…
Facing their third general election in 2021, Bulgaria went to the polls on Sunday 14 November to attempt to end the political stalemate that first began with the April election.…
22 November 2021: EM Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell and Vice-Chair, Jillian van Turnhout today met European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels. Speaking after the meeting, Noelle O Connell…
– ✍️ David Garrahy, Chair of the Brussels Branch of European Movement Ireland. COP26 has just ended and it seems the world has made some commitments on dealing with the…
19 November 2021: Speaking after European Movement International discussions on the crisis on the Belarus-EU border, Noelle O Connell, Vice President of EM International and CEO of EM Ireland stated the…
Conference on the Future of Europe – Diversity and Inclusion 15.00 – 17.00 | Thursday, 18 November 2021 | Online We are pleased to invite you to join us at…
Reflecting on COP26: What are the next steps? 10.00am (Dublin) / 11.00am (Brussels) | Wednesday, 17 November 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European…
Minister Paschal Donohoe comments on corporate tax reform agreement at BDO Ireland-EM Ireland Webinar Dublin, 15 November 2021: BDO in Ireland and EM Ireland today held a webinar entitled…
A New Deal on Corporation Tax 1pm – 2.15pm (Dublin) | Monday, 15 November 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland in co-operation with BDO Ireland invite you to the upcoming…
Conference on the Future of Europe – online youth panel 15.00 – 17.00 | Thursday, 11 November 2021 | Online We are pleased to invite young people between the ages…
At a time when the EU strives to defend the universal value of the rule of law globally, it is being undermined from within. Member States such as Hungary and…
Comhdháil ar Thodhchaí na hEorpa – Gaeilge 15.00 – 17.00 (Dublin) | Déardaoin, 4 Samhain 2021 | Zoom Tá lúcháir ar Gluaiseacht na hEorpa in Éirinn, i gcomhar leis an Roinn…
European Commission SMEDIAs workshop 12.00pm (Dublin) | Monday, 1 November 2021 | Online A free workshop for student journalists and all students interested in submitting an entry for the European…
The possibility of the UK government triggering Article 16 of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland remains active. This Just the Facts examines Article 16 and what would happen…
– ✍️ Professor Padraic Kenna – NUI Galway Housing – or the challenges facing young people in accessing affordable housing, is emerging as one of the key issues for…
Dublin, 22 October 2021: European Movement Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of…
Equality and Inclusion in a Post-Pandemic EU 11.00am (Dublin) / 12.00pm (CET) | Thursday, 21 October 2021 | Online As part of the debate on the Conference on the Future…
Introduction Parliamentary elections in Czechia were held on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October. This was the country’s tenth democratic election for the Chamber of Deputies since 1989 and the…
The New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – What will it mean for Ireland 10.30am (Dublin) / 11.30am (CET) | Tuesday, 5 October 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation…
In this podcast we sat down with Rector of the College of Europe, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the…
On Sunday 26 September, Germany went to the polls in the country’s ninth federal election since reunification in 1990, to elect MPs to the Bundestag. It was an election defined by the departure of Angela Merkel after…
On 16 September 2021, the European Commission presented plans for a European Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA). It will anticipate and respond to health emergencies and significant cross-border…
Newly appointed European Movement Ireland Chair calls for continued input and ideas from people across Ireland in discussions about Europe’s future at AGM For immediate release Dublin, 20 September 2021:…
Briefing on the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union European Movement Ireland hosted an online discussion on the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.…
The EU has faced many challenges over the past year including the effects of climate change, the evolving situations in countries such as Belarus and Afghanistan, disputes relating to the…
Irish people living across Europe took part in an online discussion on the Conference on the Future of Europe highlighting challenges, concerns and hopes for Europe’s future 10 September 2021:…
Dublin, Wednesday, 8 September 2021: The European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, European Movement Ireland and the European Commission Representation in Ireland held an online roundtable discussion this morning ahead…
Roundtable Discussion on the State of the European Union 2021: What will it mean for Ireland?’ 10.00am (Dublin) / 11.00am (CET) | Wednesday, 8 September 2021 | Online Together with…
With a federal election to the Bundestag and several state elections taking place this year in Germany, 2021 has been described as a Superwahljahr, a ‘super election year’. Underlying this…
Registration for the 2021-2022 Blue Star Programme is now open and it’s time to get creative about Europe! Dublin, 31 August 2021: Primary school pupils around the country are being…
The rule of law within the European Union is under threat. At a time when the EU strives to defend this universal value globally, it risks being gravely undermined from…
Le heisiúnt láithreach Connacht/Ulaidh (ar líne), 28 Iúil 2021: Tháinig daoine ó áiteanna ar fud Cúigí Connachta agus Uladh le chéile Déardaoin, an 24 Meitheamh i mbun plé ar líne…
People across Connacht and Ulster highlight key issues for the future of Ireland in the EU as part of online Conference on the Future of Europe meeting For immediate release…
On 14 July 2021, the European Commission published its environmental package ‘Fit for 55’, as part of the effort to cut EU greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared…
While anti-establishment parties gained ground in Bulgaria’s second general election this year on Sunday, 11 July 2021, no clear winner has emerged. Following the election in April, no party was able to form a government, resulting in a snap election in which a fragmented…
In the latest episode of Just the Chats we sit down with Chief of Staff of Ireland’s Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, for a discussion on the key role…
People across Munster highlight key issues for the future of Ireland in the EU as part of online Conference on the Future of Europe panel discussion 30 June 2021: People in Munster met online on Thursday, 24 June 2021…
People across Leinster highlight key issues for the future of Ireland in the EU as part of online Conference on the Future of Europe panel discussion For immediate release Dublin,…
In this episode of Just the Chats we sit down with European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Unions, Mairead McGuinness for a discussion on her…
For immediate release Dublin, 16 June 2021: Following G7 Summit discussions on Brexit, Covid-19 and other challenges to international co-operation, EM Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung today held an online discussion…
Dublin, 15 June 2021: European Movement Ireland today welcomed the news that, following a call from the Department of Foreign Affairs for public expressions of interest, its CEO, Noelle O…
A Multilateral Future: Ireland, the European Union and the United Nations 📅 12.00pm (Dublin) / 13.00pm (Berlin) | Wednesday, 16 June 2021 | Online ‘A Multilateral Future: Ireland, the European…
In this Just the Facts, we will look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and make a timely assessment of how gender equality is part of the…
Dublin, 10 June 2021: The European Commission Representation in Ireland, the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and EM Ireland this morning held a panel discussion on Ireland and the…
Dublin, 9 June 2021: European Movement Ireland, the longest established NGO in Ireland dealing with Irish – European affairs, today announced that Julie Sinnamon, former CEO of Enterprise Ireland, has…
The EU Digital COVID Certificate and Ireland 📅 12.00pm (Dublin) / 13.00pm (CET) | Thursday, 10 June 2021 | Online The EU Digital COVID Certificate aims to facilitate the safe…
On Sunday 30 May 2021, Cyprus went to the polls in the Parliamentary elections as 56 Cypriot seats were contested by 20 political parties. With a turnout of 65.72%, the…
Ireland and the New European Bauhaus 📅 10.30am (Irish Time) | Wednesday, 9 June 2021 | Online The New European Bauhaus is an environmental, economic and cultural initiative launched by the European Commission in…
EU Careers Webinar | Career opportunities with the UN 📅 17.00 (Irish Time) | Wednesday, 2 June 2021 | Online Find out more about career opportunities available with the United…
Europe’s Digital Decade 📅 10.30am (Irish Time) | Friday, 28 May 2021 | Online Digital technology is changing people’s lives. The European Commission wants to make this Europe’s “Digital Decade”…
While taxation is a responsibility of Member States, recent attempts have been made to coordinate corporate tax regimes at the EU and OECD level. How does Ireland’s policy here compare…
In this Just the Facts, we examine the current state of play of the EU’s Vaccines Strategy, the challenges, criticism and lessons from the EU’s response, and give an overview…
– Written by CEO of EM Ireland, Noelle O Connell Conference on the Future of Europe cannot engage citizens by decree – it must inspire The use of Citizens’ Assemblies…
Addressing the Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs, EM Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell says Conference on the Future of Europe must be truly people-centred and genuinely engage citizens For…
For over six decades the Eurovision Song Contest has brought people across Europe together through what has been identified as the longest-running annual international televised music competition in the world,…
Launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Ireland 📅 11.00am GMT+1 / 12.00pm CET | Friday, 14 May 2021 | Online Government of Ireland’s Launch of the…
Launch of the 2021 Eurobarometer Report for Ireland 📅 10.00am (Irish Time) | Wednesday, 12 May 2021 | Online Launch of the 2021 Eurobarometer Report for Ireland. Date: Wednesday, 12…
Eamon Gilmore has been the EU Special Representative for Human Rights since March 2019 and was recently re-appointed for a second two-year term. The tasks of the Special Representative for…
In European Movement Ireland’s Ireland and the EU Poll 2021, carried out in March 2021, 52% of respondents agreed that “now is the time to hold a Conference on the…
Dublin, 7 May 2021: The Blue Star Programme today celebrated its 10-year anniversary with schools across Ireland, Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD. Today’s…
A Career for EU 📅 12.30pm GMT+1 / 13.30 CET | Thursday, 6 May 2021 | Online Launch of Ireland’s strategy to increase Irish representation in the EU’s Institutions and…
Baile Átha Cliath, 21 Aibreán 2021: Léirigh pobalbhreith bhliaintiúil Gluaiseacht na hEorpa in Éirinn gur mhaith le líon seasmhach daoine, 84%, go bhfanfadh Éire san AE ach nach bhfuil muiníona…
‘Ireland and the EU’ Poll 2021 – The Analysis 📅 11.30am GMT+1 | Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | Online We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming online event,…
Leagan Gaeilge Dublin, 21 April 2021: The annual European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) ‘Ireland and the EU’ RED C Research Poll this year found that support for Ireland remaining a…
EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore speaks at online event on ‘The EU and Human Rights’ Dublin, 16 April 2021: Speaking at an online event this morning, organised…
The EU and Human Rights 📅 10.30am GMT+1 | Friday, 16 April 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, is hosting an…
Dublin, 15 April 2021: Speaking ahead of an online event held by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and European Movement Ireland this morning, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar…
Two Islands – One Future, Ireland, the UK and the EU 📅 10.00am GMT+1 / 11am CET | Thursday, 15 April 2021 | Online EVENT REPORT EMI Events EMI Player
Bulgarian parliamentary elections for the National Assembly (‘Narodno sŭbranie’) are held every four years. As a unicameral parliamentary, representative democratic republic, Bulgaria’s assembly has 240 seats, with members elected through a ‘proportional representation’ system across 28…
For immediate release Dublin, 29 March 2020: Eurogroup President and Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD spoke at an online event with European Movement Ireland this morning to discuss his…
In Conversation with Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe TD 📅 11.00 (GMT) | Monday, 29 March 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland is delighted to invite you to our upcoming online…
Education is a sector with high levels of mobility for staff and students. This mobility is particularly prevalent between Ireland and the UK. Indeed, for decades, the Common Travel Area…
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU exposes existing issues with Ireland’s energy infrastructure and importantly, with the security of Ireland’s energy supply. While the impact of these issues on energy…
The 2021 Dutch General Election was held over the course of three days between 15 and 17 of March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) will become the…
Introduction An information revolution has been underway for about the last 20 years. As technology has developed, its power has grown dramatically to the point where most people in Europe…
For the past 12 months, the European Movement Ireland team have been working remotely, having to adapt to the various challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this special episode…
In Conversation with Mary Lou McDonald TD – International Women’s Day 2021 📅 19.00 (GMT) | Thursday, 11 March 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland celebrated International Women’s Day 2021…
Travel is of fundamental importance in our global world. People travel for personal reasons, to visit family or friends and for professional reasons, to visit clients or colleagues. Travel connects…
The emergence of COVID-19 has illustrated the importance of cooperation and coordination on healthcare. From European Union health efforts conducted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre…
Clár speisialta é seo de Just the Chats mar cheiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2021. Shuigh ár gCeanasaí Cumarsáide agus Oideachais, Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh síos le painéal aíonna, atá…
The EU Vaccines Strategy 📅 10.30 (GMT) | Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, is hosting an online…
The UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU has an effect on consumer protection and on the rights afforded to consumers. On 1 January 2021, the transition period, which required the UK to…
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) provides a robust framework for trade between the EU and the UK. Despite this, trade will inevitably be less simple than it was…
Listen to a recent EMI Online Event between ESB CEO, Pat O’Doherty and EM Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell. This event looked at the electric future for Ireland and Europe…
An Electric Future for Ireland and Europe – In Conversation with ESB CEO, Pat O’Doherty 📅 11.00 (GMT) | Wednesday, 17 February 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland is delighted…
Ireland and the European Climate Pact 📅 10.30 (GMT) | Thursday, 11 February 2021 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, is hosting…
Over the last number of years, the European Commission has regularly published its Annual Report on Intra-EU Labour Mobility, which examines labour mobility flows and patterns in the EU (intra-EU).…
In our increasingly interconnected, technological and internet-driven world, personal data has emerged as a form of currency, possessing public and private value. Data is an essential resource for the public…
Recent events have introduced a degree of uncertainty for firms and consumers in the financial services sector. In addition to the economic complications created by the COVID-19 pandemic, financial services…
– CEO, Noelle O Connell Each year, European Movement Ireland honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the relationship between Ireland and the European Union. Past…
WATCH IN FULL HERE: European of the Year Award Ceremony for Michel Barnier 📅 10:00am (GMT) | Thursday 21 January 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland are delighted to invite…
EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier speaks about Brexit negotiations and Ireland at online ceremony to honour him as European Movement Ireland European of the Year For immediate release…
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) held a virtual party conference to elect its new party chairperson on Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 January, with Armin Laschet winning the vote.…
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) is unique, as it focuses on limiting divergence rather than promoting convergence. The TCA provides for tariff-free and quota-free terms on all goods,…
Briefing on the Portuguese Presidency 📅 11.00 (GMT) | Thursday, 14 January 2021 | Online European Movement Ireland is delighted to invite you to a discussion on the Portuguese Presidency…
For immediate release Dublin, 13 January 2020: Responding to yesterday’s announcement from the Irish Government and the European Commission, that Ireland is to be allocated €1.051 billion from the EU’s…
With the digital technology industry a major contributor to the Irish economy, it is important to understand the EU’s new Digital Services Act. On 15 December 2020, the European Commission…
In this episode of Just the Chats for the 67th anniversary of the founding of the Irish Council of the European Movement, which later become European Movement Ireland, we sit…
For immediate release Dublin, 24 December 2020 : Commenting on this afternoon’s announcement that a Brexit deal has been agreed between the EU and UK, EM Ireland CEO Noelle O…
On 6 December 2020 Romania went to the polls hoping that this election would bring stability after enduring four prime ministers in the past four years. The economy and public health have been the main talking points in the…
In this special EU Jobs episode of Just the Chats, our CEO Noelle O Connell sits down with Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD, our own Graduate…
Ireland, the EU & the Circular Economy 📅 10:30am (GMT) | Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Online The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, is…
Know Your Eastern European Neighbours European Movement Ireland, in co-operation with the Embassy of Georgia, Embassy of the Republic of Moldovia and Embassy of Ukraine, were delighted to recently recorded…
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the search for a vaccine has been a top priority for the EU. The European Commission has negotiated on the behalf of Member…
Investing in a Green Future – Ireland’s transition to a Green Economy 📅 11:30am (GMT) | Monday 30 November 2020 | Online Together with the European Parliament Liaison Office in…
With Brexit negotiations reaching the endgame, Noelle O Connell sits down with newly appointed UK Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston for an in-depth discussion on Brexit, his thoughts on the…
Something overlooked in much discourse and media coverage in relation to Brexit, is how it will impact LGBTQ+ people in the UK and, as a result, those in Northern Ireland.…
For immediate release Dublin, 19 November 2020: EM Ireland CEO, Noelle O Connell, has been elected as a Vice President of the board European Movement International, the largest and most…
EM Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell comments on the Conference on the Future of Europe at a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs Dublin, 18 November 2020:…
The recent opening of accession negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia represents a significant milestone in both countries’ paths to EU membership. In this Just the Facts, we will look…
Brussels Connection 📅 15.00 (GMT) / 16.00 (CET) | Monday, 16 November 2020 | Online European Movement Ireland is delighted to invite you to our next online Brussels Connection event.…
For immediate release Dublin, 11 November 2020: European Movement Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung held an online discussion this morning through which speakers examined and discussed Ireland and Germany’s Priorities in…
Ireland & Germany’s Priorities in post-Brexit Europe 📅 11:00am (GMT) | Wednesday, 11 November 2020 | Online European Movement Ireland and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung are delighted to invite you to an…
For immediate release Dublin, 4 November 2020: European Movement Ireland is delighted to congratulate Rachael Akano, Margaret Akano, Joy Njekwe and Evelyn Nomayo from Louth on being shortlisted for the…
On 11 October and 25 October Lithuania went to the polls for what is only their eighth general election since their independence was restored from the USSR in 1990, becoming…
Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs, Wednesday, 28 October 2020 Noelle O Connell, CEO of European Movement Ireland Introduction Chairman, many thanks to you and the Committee for this invitation. In…
EM Ireland appoints Stephen O’Shea as new Deputy CEO For immediate release Dublin, 22 October 2020: EM Ireland has appointed Stephen O’Shea as its new Deputy CEO – Policy and…
The European Green Deal – What does it mean for Ireland? Key Stakeholders in Ireland and Brussels address European Commission – EM Ireland online event For immediate release Dublin, 21…
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The UK government has one month to respond to the first step in the European Commission’s infringement procedures with regard to the UK Internal Market Bill. Such procedures can take…
In this episode of Just the Chats we take a look behind the curtain of Germany’s past and present in a frank and insightful conversation with the current German Ambassador…
As the Brexit deadline clock continues to count down, an issue that has raised its head again is of Ireland’s continued use of the UK Landbridge post-Brexit. A recent Twitter…
EMI Events In Conversation with Sharon Donnery 📅 11:00am | Thursday, 01 October 2020 | Online We are delighted to invite you to our latest online event with the Deputy…
In this EM Ireland Brussels Branch special episode of Just the Chats, we sit down with Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent of the Irish Times, and David Garrahy, Chair of the…
The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill contains controversial proposals that will override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. What path does it take through the UK legislative system? This Just…
EU Chief Brexit Negotiator announced as European of the Year at European Movement Ireland AGM 24 September 2020, Dublin: Head of Task Force for Relations with the UK, Michel…
Brexit; it never really went away, but developments over the last number of weeks have certainly seen it come back with a bang. Despite having negotiated and then ensured that…
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 16 September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her inaugural State of the Union address, a speech delivered annually by the President of the European…
During a turbulent year that has tested solidarity among EU Member States, the State of the Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament…
Dublin, Thursday 10 September 2020: European Movement Ireland together with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and the European Commission Representation in Ireland held a webinar this morning ahead…
Interactive Breakfast Webinar ahead of the State of the European Union Address Debate 📅 9:00am | Thursday, 10 September 2020 | Zoom Together with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland…
For immediate release Dublin, 8 September 2020: EM Ireland wishes to congratulate Mairead McGuinness after this morning’s announcement by President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, that she…
In this episode of Just the Chats, our CEO, Noelle O Connell sits down for a very special and important conversation with one of the few Holocaust survivors still living…
With anti-LGBTI+ laws and rhetoric coming to the fore in some EU Member States, it is clear that LGBTI+ rights remain deeply divergent across the EU. In this Just the…
Pharmaceuticals, a high-tech industry reflecting the new modern Ireland, and fisheries, an important traditional industry – while these industries lie at opposite ends of the economic scale, both will be…
As part of our ongoing Just the Facts publications in relation to the nomination and appointment of officials to the EU institutions, such as one here on the College of…
For immediate release Dublin, 28 August 2020: EM Ireland notes the resignation of Phil Hogan as EU Commissioner. CEO of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell commented, “I wish to…
For immediate release Dublin, 26 August 2020: Primary school pupils around the country are being challenged to get creative in how they learn and think about Europe through the Blue…
As we tick closer to Election Day in the US, we are joined by David O’ Sullivan (who served as the Ambassador of the EU to the US from 2014…
COVID-19 has had an unparalleled impact on the way in which we work, a survey by Eurofound – a European Union agency focused on research and information and based in…
While we were unable to meet in person over the last few months, we at European Movement Ireland have held and taken part in a number of webinars on various…
EU leaders have had much to contend with in 2020 – coordinating efforts to deal with the economic fallout of a global pandemic and tackling democratic backsliding in EU countries,…
Enjoy listening to this ‘behind-the-scenes’, in-studio conversation, hosted by EM Ireland’s Executive Director, Noelle O Connell and Board members, Catherine Day, former Secretary-General of the European Commission and Rory Montgomery,…
Join us for this ‘behind-the-scenes’, in-studio conversation with EM Ireland Board members, Catherine Day, former Secretary-General of the European Commission and Rory Montgomery, former Second Secretary General at the Department…
Introduction With the approval of the Programme for Government (PfG) by Fianná Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party, the three parties now enter a coalition government, over 20 weeks…
European Movement Ireland is delighted to invite you to a discussion on the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union. You are invited to join H.E. Ms. Deike…
Introduction With Portuguese Minister of Finance Mário Centeno announcing in June 2020 that he will not seek a second terms as president of the Eurogroup, the 19 finance ministers of…
Together with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar on the Celtic Interconnector Project. Led by Eirgrid and its French counterpart RTE (Réseau…
Introduction: Overhauled by Covid-19 Back in February 2020, the EU was unable to reach agreement on the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027. The key issues that shaped the debate…
We were delighted to host an online event with the European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly. Emily O’Reilly was first elected as the European Ombudsman in July 2013. Following the European Parliament…
We are delighted to invite you to our latest online event with the European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly. Emily O’Reilly was first elected as the European Ombudsman in July 2013. Following…
We were delighted to host our latest online event with Karen Banks, Deputy Director General of the Legal Service of the European Commission. Prior to this position, Ms Banks was…
The onset of the Covid-19 crisis saw the European Commission set out ambitious plans to not only mitigate the economic fallout from the pandemic, but also to map the way ahead for the eventual recovery. In this Just…
We are delighted to invite you to our latest online event with Karen Banks, Deputy Director General of the Legal Service of the European Commission. Prior to this position, Ms Banks was…
The tourism sector has been one of the hardest hit by the Coronavirus lockdowns. The European Commission has estimated severe loss of revenue in European tourism that supports some 27…
In cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Ireland, we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar on the new European Commission proposals for the future EU budget and the…
Join European Movement International on Tuesday, 2nd June from 13:30 for the second edition of #EuropeanChats – a new Facebook live series from the European Movement International featuring members of…
Introduction: While the course navigated so far in Brexit is incomplete, the knotted issue of fisheries has being climbing the political ladder. Michel Barnier has stated that an EU – UK trade deal cannot be agreed without an agreement on fisheries. In this…
Introduction As the COVID-19 crisis developed across the EU in February and March, much attention has been given to the closure of land border crossings and to the suspension of…
During an exclusive European Movement Ireland webinar for our members, Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Andrew McDowell, was in conversation with our Chair, Maurice Pratt, and our Executive…
AS COVID-19 APPEARS to have reached its peak in many countries across the EU, governments are now examining ways in which current restrictions can be lifted without risking a second wave of infections. In its ‘roadmap’ for…
Despite the recent government announcement of school closures until September of this year, there was cause for celebration among pupils and teachers across Ireland participating in the Blue Star Programme…
Europe Day, 9 May, is extra-special this year as it is also the 70th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, which created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). Then French…
Since 2013, European Movement Ireland has commissioned RED C Research to conduct this poll of the opinions of people across Ireland about Europe and the EU. As in previous years,…
Poll indicates people in Ireland strongly support EU trade deals and increase in EU defence and security co-operation while few support increased contribution to EU budget. Dublin, 28 April…
THE EUROPEAN UNION’S response to COVID-19 experienced a blow in early April as the president of the European Research Council (ERC), Mauro Ferrari, resigned. The resignation of the pharmaceutical sciences…
In the second Webinar on EU Jobs we will be joined by Tony Murphy – Irish Member of the European Court of Auditors. Tony will provide an outline to the…
We are delighted to invite you to the Live Launch of European Movement Ireland’s RED C Research ‘Ireland and the EU’ 2020 Poll, to take place online this year through…
WITH MANY COUNTRIES suspending air travel and implementing social distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, it has left some 300,000 EU citizens in need of help to be…
European Movement Ireland Webinar on EU Jobs & Traineeships EM Ireland works to raise awareness of the careers opportunities available in the EU and provides guidance to help you find…
Statement from the National Councils of the European Movement The CoVID19 crisis is the European Union’s litmus test. We are a community of shared values, fundamental rights and common interests:…
IN THE TIME OF A PANDEMIC, every day is a day of milestones. 26 March, a Thursday, marked the day that the United States overtook Italy in cases of COVID-19;…
MOST FILM CRITICS would probably agree that Paul Giamatti is a great actor, admired for his range of roles in a number of films. Think Saving Private Ryan, Sideways, and…
Follow us on Spotify On 12 March 2020, we were delighted to get the opportunity to interview Lord David Puttnam. Speaking to our Executive Director, Noelle O Connell, David discusses…
For the European Union (EU), past weaknesses during major public health crises, like the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in the early 2000’s or the SARs epidemic in 2003, led…
Follow us on Spotify On 11 March 2020, we were delighted to get the opportunity to interview Claire Hanna – MP for Belfast South. Speaking to our Executive Director, Noelle…
[UPDATED 15 MAY] Note from the Executive Director of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell: I would like to reiterate that the health, safety and well-being of our team, our…
On Saturday the 29 February Slovakia went to the polls for what is only their eighth general election since their establishment as an independent country from the Czech Republic in…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY Clár speisialta é seo de Just the Chats mar cheiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Labhair ár mBainisteoir Cumarsáide agus Feachtas, Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh le hEimear…
Ireland has the capacity to make a unique contribution to shaping the future of Europe in view of its considerable recent experience with deliberative democracy and citizen participation. European Commission…
In the latest instalment of EM Ireland’s ‘Just the Facts’ series, we will be exploring Ireland’s recent general election, held on 8 February, from an EU perspective. Sinn Féin, for…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY In November 2019, European Movement Ireland held an event with Bonnie Greer and Miriam O’Callaghan in Dublin. During the audience Q&A, Áine Mulloy spoke honestly about…
European Movement Ireland is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation working to develop the connection between Ireland and Europe since its founding in 1954. As per our practice at general elections,…
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” This was the reaction of Winston…
In November 1942, following the British rebuff of the German army at El Alamein in Egypt, then-UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill proclaimed this victory as a major turning point in…
Brexit is a threat to peace in Northern Ireland, say 80% of students European Movement Ireland survey on student attitudes to Brexit raises issues of the impact of Brexit on…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY On our latest podcast, we are joined by two Ambassadors who discuss in detail how they have found their time in Ireland since beginning their terms…
Venue: Italian Room, Department of Taoiseach, Government Buildings Speakers: Ambassador of Croatia to Ireland H.E. Davor Vidiš, Joe Hackett, Director General of the EU Division, Noelle O Connell
An International Upbringing: On 1 December 2019, the new European Commission formally took up its mandate where it will chart the political and policy process of the EU for the…
Dublin, 15 Jan 2020: European Movement Ireland welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Ireland today. EM Ireland Executive Director Noelle O Connell said, “It is encouraging…
While the economic conditions that Britain will pursue outside the EU remain uncertain and can only be guessed by peering behind the political curtain, it is the EU’s wish to…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
EM Ireland will be inviting guest contributions from Ireland’s leading academics as part of our Just the Facts series, topic dependent, where we are delighted that Prof. John O Brennan…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY American-British playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer spoke to broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at a sold out European Movement Ireland event in the National Concert Hall this…
American-British playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer spoke to broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at a sold out European Movement Ireland event in the National Concert Hall this evening, less than two…
American-British playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer spoke to broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at a sold out European Movement Ireland event in the National Concert Hall this evening, less than two…
The European Commission Representation in Ireland, supported by European Movement Ireland, organised a free media workshop in Dublin on Monday 25 November 2019 for third-level students from any background who…
In April this year, during a visit to Farmleigh House, German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke about her experience of borders: “For 34 years I lived behind the Iron Curtain,” she…
The event is part of a series of ‘Citizens’ Dialogues’ that are being organised around the country on themes relating to the Future of Europe. The European Commission Representation in…
Commissioner Hogan addresses EM Ireland ‘Brussels Connection’ event Dublin, 13 November 2019: Commissioner Phil Hogan spoke at a networking event for Irish people living and working in Brussels this evening.…
Venue: Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU, Brussels Speakers: Ambassador Declan Kelleher, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the EU, Commissioner Phil Hogan, Noelle O Connell
On Sunday 10 November, Spain held its fourth general election in four years, after its political parties failed to reach a governing deal in the wake of April’s inconclusive polls.…
FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY On our latest podcast, we are joined by four Ambassadors who discuss in detail how they have found their time in Ireland since beginning their terms as…
For our inaugural podcast, we are joined by four guests who are all either living, studying or working on the two islands, as they describe their day-to-day lives with Brexit looming. So listen in with our Executive Director, Noelle O Connell, as she hosts a discussion between Claire Tighe, Charlie Power, Laragh Keane and Rory Guinness, on all things Brexit.
Dublin, 24 October 2019: Children from St. Catherine’s Senior National School, Cabra paid a visit to Government Buildings today for the national launch of the 2019/2020 Blue Star Programme. The…
This week’s European Council summit began on Thursday, with leaders first reviewing Brexit, before discussing Turkey and EU enlargement. Focus turned on Friday to the next institutional cycle, the EU…
On Sunday 13 October Poland went to the polls to elect all 460 members of its lower house of parliament and all 100 senators in what has been a divisive…
“Greta is right to be angry. The climate crisis is worse than we think, and it is getting worse more quickly than scientists had thought would happen.” Former President…
Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson speaks about the legacy of Michael Sweetman, climate change and women and young people as leaders at the 2019 Michael Sweetman Memorial Lecture…
Introduction: Portugal is one of the few countries in Europe yet to see the rise of an electorally significant far-right populist movement. The recent European Parliament elections confirmed this with…
European Movement (EM) Ireland extends sincerest congratulations to its Honorary President, Catherine Day, on the announcement today of her appointment as incoming Chairperson of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality.…
On Sunday, 29 September Austria took to the polls to elect 183 members of the 27th National Council. This snap election was called after a corruption scandal that caused the…
Perhaps the knottiest conundrum of Brexit are the competing dynamics of movement and blockage represented by exits and borders. Though the UK is the only member-state to activate Article 50,…
What is the European Commission? Following her election in July, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen announced her team of commissioners, also known as the College of Commissioners, on…
Richard Pym, AIB Chairman addresses 2019 EM Ireland AGM Dublin, 17 September 2019 Richard Pym, AIB Chairman addressed European Movement Ireland’s 2019 AGM in Vhi House in Dublin this evening.…
The ‘New EU’ is taking shape in the aftermath of the 2019 European Elections, with a new group of EU leaders emerging to guide the Union through a critical time…
EM Ireland held a briefing on the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and launched the EM Ireland Presidency calendar on 9 July 2019. This year’s Presidency…
Findings of survey include strong, continued engagement of young people in 2019 European Parliament Elections Dublin, 12 July 2019: Executive Director of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O Connell has today…
Following the recent European Parliament Elections in May, Greek Prime Minister, AlexisTsipras, called a snap election after his party, Syriza, suffered a defeat of 9 percentage points to the main…
Venue: Goethe Institut Dublin Speakers: Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee TD, Noelle O Connell
Venue: Italian Room, Department of Taoiseach, Government Buildings Speakers: Ambassador of Finland to Ireland H.E Raili Lahnalampi, Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee TD, Noelle O Connell
[Speaking to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs for European Movement Ireland on 12 June 2019, was our Executive Director, Noelle O Connell, and our Head of Policy and Advocacy,…
On Wednesday, 05 June Denmark took to the polls for the second time in a fortnight. This time the Danish electorate chose a new Parliament or Folketing, as it’s known…
After five exciting days of counting, the 13 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected by people in Ireland have not yet been fully confirmed, and might not be for…
Lithuania held two rounds of voting in May to replace Dalia Grybauskaitė, the seventh and first female President since its Restoration of Independence in 1990. On 26 May, the ‘independent candidate’ …
Sunday, 26 May turned out to be a very eventful day for Belgian politics. Not only did the Belgian electorate select 21 MEPs to represent them in the European Parliament,…
‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ – EM Ireland Public Meetings. European Movement Ireland are delighted to invite you to a series of ‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ Public Meetings in each of the…
No one can be sure who will be the next European Commission President, replacing the current incumbent Jean-Claude Juncker. But this is not only because of uncertainty about the results…
‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ – EM Ireland Public Meetings. European Movement Ireland are delighted to invite you to a series of ‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ Public Meetings in each of the…
Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee TD welcomes schools from across the country to celebrate Europe Week Dublin, Tuesday, 7 May 2019: For the seventh year in…
Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee launches Europe badges developed by Irish Girl Guides and European Movement Ireland Members of Irish Girl Guides are set to broaden…
Venue: Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin Speakers: Caroline DeGruyter Journalist, Richard Colewell CEO RED C, Peter Foster Daily Telegraph, Noelle O Connell
On Sunday, 28 April, Spain held its third general election in just over three years. Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister and leader of the socialist PSOE (Spanish Social Workers Party), called…
Introduction On Friday, 8 March, just one month before Finland’s Parliamentary Elections, Finland’s coalition government collapsed. Prime Minister, Juha Sipilä announced his resignation taking the blame for his government’s inability…
Venue: River Court Hotel, Kilkenny Speaker: Daniel Keohane – Head of Policy & Advocacy EM Ireland
Brexit has become a journey as much as a destination. At their emergency summit in Brussels this week, the UK and the 27 remaining EU governments agreed to delay Brexit…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Voting movement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Voting movement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
Venue: Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Speakers: Minister for State for European Affairs Helen McEntee TD, Allen McAdam MCA Consulting – Noelle O Connell
The Slovakian electorate went to the polls over two rounds in March to elect Slovakia’s 5th President since gaining independence in 1993. On Saturday, 30 March Zuzana Čaputová became the…
Venue: Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU. Ambassador Declan Kelleher, – Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union Petros Fassoulas – Secretary General European Movement International Noelle O Connell…
The weekend just gone was supposed to be Brexit weekend. But the UK government and the EU agreed at a recent summit to shift the Brexit date to at least…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Votingmovement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Votingmovement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ – EM Ireland Public Meetings. European Movement Ireland are delighted to invite you to a series of ‘Meet Your MEP Candidates’ Public Meetings in each of the…
Have you ever noticed, when posters for Member of European Parliament (MEP) candidates appear on lampposts around the country, not only do they bear the logo of their national party,…
Beidh Toghcháin Pharlaimint na hEorpa ar siúl ar fud na hEorpa ón 23-26 Bealtaine 2019. In Éirinn beimid ag vótáil Dé hAoine, 24 Bealtaine 2019. Mar chuid dár bhfeachtas i…
The UK House of Commons has voted overwhelmingly to delay Brexit. The UK is due to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 but last night, Thursday 14 March, MPs…
On 6 February, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs (OJCEA) met with the Director of Eurofound Juan Menéndez-Valdés to discuss that agency’s social research findings on Ireland in comparison…
The European Parliament elections will take place across the EU between 23-26 May 2019. In Ireland, we will vote on Friday, 24 May 2019. As part of our – European…
The European Parliament elections will take place across the EU between 23-26 May 2019. In Ireland, we will vote on Friday, 24 May 2019. As part of our – European…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Votingmovement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
The European Parliament elections will take place across the EU between 23-26 May 2019. In Ireland, we will vote on Friday, 24 May 2019. As part of our – European…
Estonians went to the polls on Sunday, 3 March to elect a new Parliament, known as the Riigikogu. The current opposition centre-right party, Reform, defied pre-election opinion polls, winning 28.8…
The European Parliament elections will take place across the EU between 23-26 May 2019. In Ireland, we will vote on Friday, 24 May 2019. As part of our – European…
The European Parliament elections will take place across the EU between 23-26 May 2019. In Ireland, we will vote on Friday, 24 May 2019. As part of our – European…
Across the EU, people are committing to taking part in the European elections by signing up to the This Time I’m Votingmovement. The initiative, organised by the European Parliament, wants to…
With only 30 days until 29 March, the current official date for Brexit, both Ireland and the EU are preparing for a very undesirable but still-possible outcome: that the United…
Venue: The Creative Zone, Boole Library, University College Cork, College Road, Cork Speakers: Gerry Kiely – Head of European Commission Representation in Ireland, Dr Mary C. Murphy – Lecturer in…
In 100 days, citizens in Ireland and across Europe head to the polls to elect a new European Parliament. However, “Brussels” can seem very far away to many voters, and…
On 1 January, Romania took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Austria, marking the first time Romania has held the Presidency since joining the…
Focus over the next six months is on cohesion, according to Ambassador of Romania to Ireland, Her Excellency Manuela Breazu speaking at the European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) briefing on…
European Movement briefing on the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU Focus over the next six months is on cohesion, according to Ambassador of Romania to Ireland, Her…
People in Tallaght voiced their opinions on how the EU can support young people on the issues that matter to them at a town hall style meeting with the European…
Venue: TU Dublin Tallaght Speakers: Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone TD, Professor David FitzPatrick President TU Dublin, Noelle O Connell
Venue: Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin Speakers: Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, Governor Philip Lane, Country President Sodexo Margot Slattery, Noelle O Connell
Nothing has changed “We can choose to leave with no deal, risk no Brexit at all or choose to unite and support the best deal that could be negotiated”, UK…
EM Ireland have appointed Daniel Keohane as the new Head of Policy and Advocacy, starting in January 2019. Commenting on the appointment, Executive Director Noelle O Connell, says: “We are…
EU leaders met in Brussels on 13-14 December for the final European Council Summit of the year to discuss a wide range of issues including: the Multiannual Financial Framework; the…
The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) sets out the long-term budget of the European Union (EU). Policy priorities are outlined for a minimum period of five years, with recent MFFs covering…
The term ‘Norway Plus’ has recently entered the discussion on Brexit, with advocates of this proposal suggesting it as a model for the UK’s future relationship with the EU. In…
What is meant by a ‘meaningful vote’? Under the EU Withdrawal Act 2018, the UK House of Commons is legally entitled to have a vote on the Withdrawal Agreement reached…
Venue: IT Tallaght Speakers: Minister for State for European Affairs Helen McEntee TD, Gerry Kiely Head of European Commission Representation in Ireland, Gerry Phelan, Lecturer IT Tallaght, Noelle O Connell
On Sunday, 25 November, EU27 leaders met in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council to endorse the draft withdrawal agreement reached between EU and UK negotiators on…
Thursday, 22 November 2018: Fifth class children from Castleknock Educate Together National School paid a visit to Government Building this morning (22/11/18) for the national launch of the 2018/2019 Blue…
European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) welcomes the publication of the Draft Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement reached between the EU–UK negotiators. Commenting on the developments, Noelle O Connell, Executive Director of…
On 14 November 2018, it was announced that EU and UK negotiators had reached decisive progress on the text of the draft withdrawal agreement, which was resultantly published by both…
European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) Executive Director, Noelle O Connell, will give an address on the Irish experience holding a national conversation about the EU, to the French National Assembly…
The College of Europe is an independent university institute of postgraduate European studies with campuses in Bruges and Natolin. Online applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are now being invited. …
Venue: Board Bia Offices, Dublin Speakers: Bord Bia Marketing Director, Una Fitzgibbon, Noelle O Connell, Country President of Sodexo Ireland, Margot Slattery, Keynote address by Guest of Honour, European Ombudsman,…
Venue: Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU, Brussels Speakers: Ambassador Declan Kelleher, Tony Connelly RTE Europe Editor, Noelle O Connell
What is the Common Travel Area? The Common Travel Area (CTA) is an open borders area comprising the UK (including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) and Ireland. Within…
On Thursday, 18 October, the European Council met in Brussels to discuss migration, internal security and external relations. Following the morning session, EU27 leaders held a Euro Summit to discuss…
Luxembourg General Election Luxembourg went to the polls on Sunday, 14 October to elect a new Parliament, known as the ‘Chambre des députés’, or Chamber of Deputies. While the centre-right…
Latvian General Election The Latvian electorate went to the polls on Saturday, 6 October to elect a new Parliament, known as the ‘Saeima’. Seven political parties secured enough votes to…
Reflections on Salzburg They say a week is a long time in politics. It’s easy to forget that it was only this time last week that Theresa May was making…
Venue: Wexford County Council Offices Speakers: Gerry Kiely Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, Deirde Clune MEP, Verona Murphy President of Irish Road Haulage Association, James Kehoe, Chair…
The European Council met in Salzburg, Austria for an informal meeting under the Leaders’ Agenda on 19-20 September to discuss migration, internal security, and Brexit. The informal summit was hosted…
Commenting on today’s State of the European Union address by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Noelle O Connell, Executive Director of European Movement Ireland, said: “In his final address as…
State of the European Union Address President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, delivered his fourth and final annual ‘State of the European Union’ address at the European Parliament in…
Swedish General Election The Swedish electorate went to the polls on Sunday, 9 September to elect a new Parliament. Sweden traditionally has a high voter turnout, and this year was…
Riksdag Runners and Riders The Swedish electorate will go to the polls on Sunday, 9 September to elect a new Parliament, or ‘Riksdag’. The Swedish system is unicameral, meaning there…
UK White Paper on Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union On Tuesday, 24 July, the UK government released a White Paper on Legislating…
What is the UK White Paper? On Thursday, 12 July, the UK government published a 98-page White Paper outlining its proposals for the future relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and the…
Venue: Iveagh House, Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Dublin Speakers: Ambassador of Austria to Ireland H.E Helmut Freudenschuss, Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee TD, Noelle O…
On the annual Blue Star Programme teachers’ trip to Brussels, the teachers visited the European Commission, the House of European History, the European Parliament (where they met the Irish MEPs and much…
