European leaders will gather in Washington alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, seeking a pathway to end Russia’s invasion after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire during his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Building a Coalition in Washington European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed she would attend the …
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A growing bloc of UK lawmakers—221 MPs across party lines—has formally urged the British government to acknowledge Palestine as a sovereign state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. This push mirrors a recent declaration from French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged that France would support Palestinian recognition at the September session. Labour MP Sarah Champion, who led the initiative …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed that a favorable economic agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States could positively influence Ireland’s economy. He believes that improvements in the UK economy often have beneficial spillover effects for Ireland, given their close economic ties. Addressing the potential role of Ireland in UK-US trade discussions, particularly concerning Northern Ireland’s unique trading status …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this evening in the UK. The leaders will share a dinner ahead of the inaugural UK-Ireland summit scheduled for tomorrow in northwest England. Discussions are expected to cover various bilateral topics, including recent initiatives to establish peace in Ukraine. Since assuming office last summer, Prime Minister Starmer has …
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