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# EP2024

Yesterday
16th May 2024
Ireland has made 'no progress' on its European language strategy, says leading academic
8 hrs ago
6.7k
European Elections: Will young people get out and vote?
Leon Diop
23 hrs ago
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This week
12th May 2024 - 17th May 2024
How are journalists across Europe reporting on June's elections? Join us for a free live webinar
15 May
7.5k
This app will help you find your best match - a candidate in the European elections
15 May
4.4k
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The Explainer: What is Ireland’s history with the European Union?
14 May
3.5k
Are young people really being pushed from Ireland's shore? We asked them (and everyone else)
8% of people aged between 18-34 years old have said they are actively planning to emigrate from Ireland.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
13 May
30.8k
60
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 May
10.5k
47
Last week
5th May 2024 - 11th May 2024
Farming, wine and stocks in Ryanair, Barry's Tea and Glanbia - all the side gigs of Irish MEPs
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
11 May
13.6k
Voters here say Denmark is most like Ireland among our EU counterparts
10 May
11.8k
30
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Órla Ryan
10 May
30.4k
68
Join our expert discussion on community and cohesion in the EU in Limerick next week
9 May
2.6k
Roberta Metsola: How to defend the European Union and democracy? Vote.
Roberta Metsola
9 May
4.0k
Majority of country believes Ireland should remain in the EU, polling finds
Most people believe voting for EU elections is important and would support more countries joining the bloc, according to the research.
8 May
15.0k
78
Sinn Féin MP running in European elections says party 'won't be going centre-right'
6 May
23.7k
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Want to know more about your European election candidates? Check out our new database
Updated 5 May
34.0k
80
'Not a dancer, or a jockey, or a shock jock or a chancer': Barry Cowen on his bid for an MEP seat
5 May
19.5k
Last month
April 2024
Who's running in the European elections and what are the key dates to look out for?
A record number of candidates have declared their status in recent weeks.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Updated 30 Apr
35.5k
Broadcaster Niall Boylan to leave Classic Hits radio show to run in European elections
Updated 23 Apr
47.9k
Independent TD Michael McNamara to contest European elections in June
23 Apr
7.5k
8
What are European political groupings and why are they important?
How much do you know about the EPP? S&D? Get up to speed before you cast your vote.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
21 Apr
7.8k
49
Barry Andrews says he supports joint borrowing, despite McGrath ruling out defence bonds
18 Apr
9.9k
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Christina Finn
23 hrs ago
25.9k
60
'It's unbearable': Young Greeks speak out about lack of prospects 15 years after crisis
The Journal visited Athens in advance of the EU elections to find out how young people have fared in comparison to Ireland.
Maria Delaney
reports from Athens
13 Apr
26.3k
29
European elections: Voters sceptical about an EU army and whether Ireland should participate
A new The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also found that immigration is seen as the priority issue in the European elections.
Questions over EU military cooperation have long been a source of debate in the bloc.
Half of poll respondents were opposed to an EU army, with just over a third in favour.
Supporters of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Greens and Labour were in favour of Ireland's participation in an EU army.
Rónán Duffy
13 Apr
11.9k
87
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
12 Apr
17.8k
New EU energy efficiency law could see government incentivise thousands more homes to renovate
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Apr
15.5k
29
Simon Harris's leadership makes 15% of voters less likely to vote for Fine Gael - poll
The results do not bode well for Taoiseach Simon Harris in his first week in office.
The biggest loss of support was visible among the 18-34-year-old age group.
Today's The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll also took a look at the popularity of the parties and asked voters which election is more important to them - the EU elections or the local elections.
This latest poll also shows a slide in support for Sinn Féin, with the party down to 23% from 26% in February.
Jane Matthews
11 Apr
33.2k
101
MEPs vote in favour of EU Migration Pact to overhaul rules on asylum seekers and migrants
The new Migration and Asylum Pact is a package of 10 laws drawn up after years of negotiations that aim to get EU countries to act together on migration.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
Reports from Brussels
Updated 10 Apr
33.8k
MEPs urged to accept Migration Pact tomorrow but some negotiators acknowledge remaining flaws
9 Apr
5.6k
Dublin MEPs debate threat of Russian interference in EU ahead of June elections
Updated 7 Apr
14.6k
The Explainer: Everything you need to know about how the EU works but were too afraid to ask
6 Apr
2.8k
March
March 2024
Poll: Strong division among younger voters on immigration issues and candidates
Kevin Cunningham
28 Mar
10.0k
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Mar
14.3k
59
'Challenging' road ahead for FG to keep its European seats, says Taoiseach
12 Mar
11.3k
63
What questions do you have for Ireland's European election candidates?
12 Mar
8.4k
65
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Mar
7.2k
18
Up to 8 former Irish MEPs taking legal action against European Parliament over cuts to their pensions
The Journal contacted all MEPs who have previously been identified as recipients of the fund.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
1 Mar
19.1k
February
February 2024
Who's running in the European elections? Here are the declared candidates so far
24 Feb
25.9k
52
Tóibín will contest in the European elections, but will also seek re-election as TD later
23 Feb
14.8k
42
Voters across all age groups hold moderate view on EU climate action
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
17 Feb
9.5k
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