Press Releases

Government of Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan welcomes the commencement of the International Protection Act 2026 today (12 June). The legislation represents the most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of...

DVIDS - Georgia

PARIS — U.S. Army air defenders from the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command highlighted the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative and the need for faster military innovation during a presentation at the Association of the United States Army’s...

Government of Ireland

Introduction Good morning everyone.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, will today (12 June) join other Ministers and civil society leaders at the Paris Call for the Two-State Solution.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, June 5 - Prime Minster Janša also held several informal meetings on the sidelines of the Summit, including with the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the President of the European Council, António Costa.

Government of Ireland

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee TD today (11 June) held a call with Canada's Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) A recent shift in U.S. defense posture, including plans to scale down its military footprint in Europe, combined with ongoing tensions between the European Union and Russia, has intensified security anxieties across European countries.

Government of Ireland

I welcome the announcement that an agreement has been reached between the US and Iran to solidify the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) EU member states are actively debating a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's diplomatic architecture, with proposals on the table that could significantly curtail the authority of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and redistribute her...

Government of Ireland

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee TD today (11 June) outlined Ireland's priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union at an event hosted by European Movement Ireland in Dublin.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The prime ministers of India and Japan simultaneously embarked on separate European tours on Saturday, with both leaders set to converge on France for the Group of Seven summit later this week.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, June 11 - According to Minister Matoz, "the government decided to discontinue border checks at the internal borders with Croatia and Hungary.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union’s latest proposed sanctions package against Russia includes entities linked to India, a move that could complicate the ratification of a trade agreement recently signed between the EU and New Delhi, according to...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union and South Korea formally signed a new Digital Trade Agreement on Wednesday, marking a significant step in expanding economic cooperation in the digital sector.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union has reportedly included entities based in India in its latest proposed sanctions package against Russia, a development that could complicate ongoing efforts to finalize a trade agreement between Brussels and New Delhi....

Government of Ireland

Cindy Carroll appointed Chief Appeals Officer to the Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals Minister(s) O’Callaghan and Brophy, announce the appointment of Cindy Carroll as the first Chief Appeals Officer to the Tribunal for Asylum and Returns...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union and South Korea committed Wednesday to significantly broadening their strategic partnership, underscoring that security across Europe and the Indo-Pacific has grown inseparably intertwined in the face of accelerating...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) EU member states are weighing a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's diplomatic machinery — including proposals that would strip EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas of key powers and redistribute responsibilities across other institutions,...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The European Union has put forward a new sanctions package against Russia that includes entities connected to India, a move that could complicate the approval process of a recently established trade agreement between the EU and India.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Italy has opened an investigation into allegations involving Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the alleged treatment of international activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, according to reports.