Brussels police today said that they will carry out the directive to shut down the National Conservatism Conference. The event in the Belgian capital is still going on, according to the organizers, although admission is no longer permitted. Local officials declared that the conference should not take place due to worries about public safety. Right-wing politicians from over Europe are expected to attend the summit, including Nigel Farage and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of... Read more ..read more

Minister of Enterprise Peter Burke has indicated that the Government has decided to postpone the referendum on the EU's Unified Patent Court. The referendum was scheduled for June 7, which also happens to be the day of the local and European elections. "While the Government continues to believe that joining the UPC is essential and that the referendum should be pursued, it is clear to me that more time is needed for public discourse and engagement on the matter to help inform the... Read more ..read more

The Cabinet has given its approval to plans to make knife crime laws stronger. Helen McEntee, the minister of justice, brought a memo about the matter to the cabinet this morning. According to her, the increased punishments will protect youth and appropriately represent the seriousness of the offense. Taoiseach Simon Harris, who pledged a prompt reaction to issues with law and order, has praised the action. The maximum punishment for major knife offenses would rise from five to... Read more ..read more

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, was formally appointed Taoiseach after President Michael D. Higgins gave him the Seal of Government and the Seal of the Taoiseach at Áras an Uachtárain. Prior to this, the Wicklow TD won 88 votes in the Dáil to 69 votes to become Taoiseach. Speaking following the Dáil vote, Mr Harris said that the Government was a "partnership Government" and paid tribute to Leo Varadkar as "a trailblazer". He told the Dáil that he accepts his new role as... Read more ..read more

Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea has admitted that he did not campaign with the Government for a Yes-Yes vote in the recent referendums, and that when he went into the ballot box on Friday, he voted No to both ..read more

Leo Varadkar, the leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach, has announced his resignation. Speaking in Leinster House, he declared that his tenure as Taoiseach had been the most rewarding of his life, with Ireland evolving into a more progressive and equal society that welcomes women and LGBT individuals. He declared that he would step down as Fine Gael leader immediately and serve as Taoiseach until a new leader of the party is chosen during the Easter break. According to him, his... Read more ..read more

Pupils at Cillian Murphy's former national school in Cork have been celebrating the actors Oscar success, with the Principal of St Anthony's telling RTÉ News how the proud Irishman is inspiring the current generation of schoolboys ..read more

Ciaran Cannon TD - Galway East - Fine Gael Ciaran Cannon is the Fine Gael spokesperson for Media, Arts and Culture. He is a TD representing Galway East. He served previously as Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with special responsibility for the Diaspora and International Development, and as Minister for... www.finegael.ie Declaring he would "leave politics," Fine Gael`s Ciarán Cannon will not run in the upcoming general election. He decided not to run in the upcoming election, citing the "coarseness" and "toxicity" of politics. At the next general ele ..read more

By utilizing a thoroughly stage-managed presidential election with no genuine competition to show broad popular support for his domestic control and his invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin on Sunday prolonged his rule over Russia until 2030. In an attempt to convert the undemocratic voting process into a protest, several Russians formed lengthy lineups at polling places at noon in order to voice their displeasure. Ukraine attempted to cast a sort of protest vote at... Read more ..read more

A new definition of extremism that has been unveiled by British ministers will prevent some groups from receiving government support and from interacting with officials. Organizations that propagate an ideology founded on "violence, hatred, or intolerance" will be subject to it, although they won't be made illegal. A rise in extremism since the Israel-Gaza conflict, according to Communities Secretary Michael Gove, presents "a real risk" to the United Kingdom. MPs, community... Read more ..read more