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…
EP3 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – Mary Lou McDonald TD
On 1 January 1973, Ireland officially became a member of the European Economic Community (now the European Union). As we approach the 50th anniversary of this momentous moment in Irish…
The State of the European Union 2022
The EU has faced many challenges over the past year including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a growing energy crisis, the continued effects of climate change and the fallout of…
EP2 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – The Social and Cultural Change
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…
EP1 Ireland EU50 Podcast Series – An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD
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,…
Julie Sinnamon succeeds Maurice Pratt as Chair of European Movement Ireland
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…
A Fresh Look at the EU Vaccines Strategy
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…
The Conference on the Future of Europe: How EU citizens will have their say
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…
The Dutch General Election 2021
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…
Disinformation and the EU
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…