As around 50 European leaders gathered at the Convention Centre Dublin yesterday for the ninth meeting of the European Political Community, the State ran the biggest security operation in its history. More than 5,000 gardaí were deployedunder Operation Fianna,...
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Protected consumers and angry industry
The European Commission wants to update consumer protection for this digital world. Its latest package, presented on 11 November, aims to close loopholes in online markets and give the EU a stronger hand in enforcing the rules. But the proposals have already drawn...
Senior Account Manager / Account Director in Dublin
Location: Dublin Application Deadline: 30 November 2026 Vulcan Advisory is continuing to grow! We are looking for an ambitious, strategic and innovative Senior Account Manager or Account Director to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced...
US midterms: What does the blue wave mean for Europe?
“End the [Iran] war. Focus on cost of living and inflation. Put America First. Change our relationship to Israel.” These were the four main reasons US Vice President JD Vance gave for why some voters who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election...
2027 Commission Work Programme: less legislation, more delivery?
On 4 November 2026, the European Commission unveiled its 2027 Work Programme, promising a more focused approach to EU policymaking. With 23 new initiatives planned, down from 38 in 2026 and 51 in 2025, the Commission is signalling a shift away from introducing new...
Ireland’s Delayed NIS2 Transposition Raises Questions Over Cybersecurity Preparedness
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned that cybersecurity threats represent a significant risk to Ireland’s national security, public infrastructure and democratic institutions. It is clear that AI-enabled hacking is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Speaking ahead of...
The EU must decide what it wants to offer Canada
With a world full of enemies and adversaries, Canada is one of the EU’s truest – at least, if you ask Commission and European Council presidents Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. They are in Montreal on 29 and 30 October for a summit with Canadian Prime Minister...
From Sea to Shore: Taking Industry Partnership Further
The Department of Defence's Maritime Security: Dialogue with Industry conference, held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on 28 October as part of Ireland's EU Presidency, kept returning to the same conclusion. The State cannot secure critical infrastructure on its own....
Trade defence is the best offence?
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed last week that her trade department is developing a new instrument to restrict access to the EU Single Market when foreign countries threaten European interests. Inspired by a position paper from France and Germany,...
The Ankara Summit: NATO at a Crossroads
What the July 2026 Summit
means for Europe, business and the
Transatlantic Alliance
The UK-EU Reset
What the 2026 Summit Means for Business
23rd June 2026
10th Anniversary of Brexit

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