Estonian General Election, March 2019
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…
Can Vote Will Vote | CONSUMER RIGHTS
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…
‘All EU Need To Know’: UK Politics, EU Preparations, and a No Deal Brexit
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…
European Commission Citizens’ Dialogue: “Brexit & Europe – Where Are We Headed?”- Cork
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…
Focus of Romania’s first Presidency on cohesion during critical period for EU
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…
Young people in Tallaght have their say on the future of the EU
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…
‘All EU Need To Know’: Five options following the Westminster vote
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 appoints Daniel Keohane as the new Head of Policy and Advocacy
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…
‘All EU Need to Know’: The Meaningful Vote
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…
European Movement Ireland Statement on the Publication of the Draft Withdrawal Agreement
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…