The Irish government said its proposed reduction in welfare payments brought the country into line with most EU states, while its opponents believe it will create further poverty, especially affecting children.
Two of Ireland's biggest political parties are close to finalising a deal to form a coalition with independent politicians to return to power for another.. Sky News
As interim head coach Simon Easterby prepares to announce his Ireland squad on Wednesday, BBC Sport NI looks at his options ahead of the Six Nations. BBC Sport
Rugby referee Chris Busby is set to retire from officiating in the wake of comments made by Mack Hansen which resulted in a ban for the Ireland international. BBC Sport
Marta Kos, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement has said any expansion of the Union will be based on merit rather than geopolitics, and must serve existing Member States as well as future ones.
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Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.
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Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending.
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The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe braces for the unpredictability of a new Donald Trump presidency.
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Although the EU unemployment rate remained stable in November 2024, women were more affected than men. Spain, France, and Germany recorded the highest numbers of unemployed individuals.
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