Britain Gives into European Demands on Northern Irish Border
To avoid a border in Ulster, Britain promises to keep Northern Ireland in alignment with the EU.
Ireland
Irish, Northern Irish Leaders Make Contradictory Brexit Demands
Ireland is determined to avoid a hard border, but unionists in Northern Ireland rule out staying in the EU customs union.
British Reject Plan to Keep Northern Ireland in Customs Union, Single Market
The Irish argue for integration, but hardliners in London can’t abide an “all-island” approach.
As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.
Irish Defeat Government’s Proposal to Abolish Senate
Voters deal a blow to Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s proposed constitutional reforms.
Irish, Portuguese Toughen It Out While Greeks Rage
Irish and Portuguese voters appear to have resigned to austerity, unlike the Greeks.
Ireland’s Left Benefits from Growing Austerity Fatigue
Sinn Féin is on the rise as the Irish prepare for a referendum on what it calls Europe’s “austerity treaty.”
Ireland, Spain Cast Doubt on Europe’s Austerity Pact
Opposition in Ireland and a worse fiscal outlook for Spain could jeopardize Europe’s fiscal compact.
Ireland Taxing Private Retirement Savings
Ireland raids pension funds in another step away from self-sufficiency toward dependence on the state.
Eurozone Leaders Enact New Financial Pact
The leaders of Europe’s single currency bloc agreed on a program of long term economic overhauls this weekend.
Irish Expected to Oust Ruling Party
Ireland’s largest opposition party is likely to secure a plurality of seats in today’s parliamentary elections.
European States Seize Pension Funds
From France to Hungary to Ireland, European governments plunder private retirement savings.
Ireland Announces Billions in Spending Cuts
In order to secure an international bailout, the Irish plan a combination of spending cuts and tax hikes.
Ireland Renews Fears of European Debt Crisis
As different countries in the eurozone struggle, pressure on Ireland to accept a bailout is mounting.
Former Celtic Tiger Faces Deep Budget Cuts
Ireland must enact painful spending cuts in order to restore confidence in its economy.