6 d. ago Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU

Today’s vote stalls ratification of the agreement until a top EU court can examine it in detail.

Politics

6 d. ago MEPs refer Mercosur deal to EU courts, throwing future of trade agreement into doubt

Any decision to allow EU-South American trade deal come into force provisionally in the interim would be controversial

Events

6 d. ago EU lawmakers vote to launch legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said the right result was obtained after the European Parliament voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice.

Politics

7 d. ago Over 30 million vote for Musk to buy Ryanair as he calls for O'Leary to be fired

Ryanair chief executive, Michael O'Leary, last week called Elon Musk a "wealthy idiot".

Economics

1 week ago EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The agreement, designed to lower tariffs and boost trade between the two regions, must now gain the consent of the European Parliament

Politics

1 week ago PTSB seeks to shut down tracker case amid sale and what Ireland’s Mercosur vote really means

PTSB seeks to shut down tracker case amid sale and what Ireland’s Mercosur vote really means  The Irish Times

Politics

1 week ago John McManus: Real hypocrisy of Government’s Mercosur stance goes beyond voting against the deal

Once-all-powerful farming lobby has been taken for fools with Ireland’s meaningless No vote

Politics

2 w. ago 'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur

Two Irish MEPs give us their arguments for and against the Mercosur-EU trade deal.

Politics

2 w. ago Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

She said the vote by member states to approve Mercosur does not mark the end of the process, but rather the start of lobbying efforts ahead of a critical vote in the European Parliament.

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2 w. ago Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.

Politics

2 w. ago Sarah Collins: Ireland’s no vote on Mercosur will be forgiven but not forgotten

Sarah Collins: Ireland’s no vote on Mercosur will be forgiven but not forgotten  Business Post

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2 w. ago Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote

Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement

Politics

2 w. ago Ireland to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote

Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement

Politics

2 w. ago Von der Leyen says Mercosur trade deal sends message in face of 'increasingly hostile world'

The agreement cannot enter into force without the consent of the European Parliament

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Playing small politics’: Mercosur vote will damage Ireland’s influence in Brussels

‘Playing small politics’: Mercosur vote will damage Ireland’s influence in Brussels  The Irish Times

Politics

2 w. ago EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal

EU Commission in Ireland condemns 'no' vote on Mercosur deal  Agriland

Events

2 w. ago EU envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal

The European Commission, which concluded negotiations a year ago, and countries such as Germany and Spain argue it is a vital part of an EU push to unlock new markets to offset business lost from U.S. tariffs and to reduce reliance on China by securing access to critical minerals.

Politics

2 w. ago EU approves huge Mercosur trade deal, with Ireland one of five countries to oppose it

The agreement cannot enter into force without the consent of the European Parliament

Politics

2 w. ago Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU

Unless Italy votes against the deal, it looks likely to pass despite opposition from some EU member states.

Politics

2 w. ago Video | Taoiseach says Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal | RTÉ

Video | Taoiseach says Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal | RTÉ  RTE.ie

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