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# European elections

This week
14th April 2024 - 19th April 2024
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
16 Apr
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Last week
7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
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
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Muslim cleric Dr Umar Al-Qadri to run in June's European elections
12 Apr
16.8k
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion to contest European election in Ireland South
7 Apr
15.5k
47
This month
April 2024
Coveney rules out run for Europe, says decision to step down wasn't about being 'shafted' by Harris
6 Apr
19.7k
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Alan Shatter mulls European election run as he attacks Ireland's 'dysfunctional' MEPs
2 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
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'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater': Candidates clash on 2nd term for von der Leyen
28 Mar
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42
Poll: Strong division among younger voters on immigration issues and candidates
Kevin Cunningham
28 Mar
9.9k
'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
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Sitting Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says he will not contest the European elections
23 Mar
16.6k
Former jockey Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections
20 hrs ago
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Former jockey and business woman Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections
21 hrs ago
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European elections: Dead-heat on whether immigration is a big issue for voters
A third of people say they would vote for a candidate with ‘strong anti-immigration views’.
TheJournal/Ireland Thinks poll finds voters evenly split on the relevance of immigration to June elections.
The second survey in the major series also asked questions about EU immigration policy and sea rescue missions.
Rónán Duffy
14 Mar
25.0k
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Voters across all age groups hold moderate view on EU climate action
17 Feb
Irish public support Ukraine joining the EU, but don't want to see membership fast-tracked
13 Feb
The EU's Israel-Gaza response has been poor according to two-thirds of Irish voters
12 Feb
'Challenging' road ahead for FG to keep its European seats, says Taoiseach
12 Mar
11.3k
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What questions do you have for Ireland's European election candidates?
12 Mar
8.4k
65
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
10 Mar
13.1k
25
'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
Updated 1 Mar
25.3k
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February
February 2024
Fianna Fáil adds senators Chambers and Blaney to 'ambitious' Midlands-North West ticket
29 Feb
13.3k
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Housing expert Rory Hearne to seek Social Democrats nomination to run in European elections
26 Feb
15.6k
49
Who's running in the European elections? Here are the declared candidates so far
24 Feb
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Tóibín will contest in the European elections, but will also seek re-election as TD later
23 Feb
14.4k
39
'There's plenty left in the tank': Former Minister Finian McGrath to stand in upcoming European elections
19 Feb
9.1k
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Ireland's voter turnout in every election is well below average compared to rest of EU
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
16 Feb
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JFK in 1960, Blair 1997, Obama 2008, Corbyn 2017: Youth vote is a starting gun for momentum
Kevin Cunningham
15 Feb
5.4k
Irish public support Ukraine joining the EU, but don't want to see membership fast-tracked
Polling also found a fifth of the public believe the EU’s response to the war in Ukraine to be “very bad”.
The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll found 72% of Irish citizens support Ukraine joining the EU.
The same poll found that 39% of Ireland are not in favour of Ukraine getting its application to join fast tracked.
This comes as accession talks began in December and additional war-time relief funding was just approved.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
13 Feb
7.4k
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RELATED
New poll shows Sinn Féin out in front for upcoming European elections in June
12 Feb
The EU's Israel-Gaza response has been poor according to two-thirds of Irish voters
12 Feb
New poll shows Sinn Féin out in front for upcoming European elections in June
12 Feb
30.1k
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The EU's Israel-Gaza response has been poor according to two-thirds of Irish voters
The negative feeling is most keenly felt among younger people.
A major The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll, the first in a series of EU 2024 polls, published this morning.
The EU's response to the Gaza conflict has damaged its reputation with Irish people.
There remains, however, a huge motivation across the population to vote in four months with over 80% signalling intention to make it to the polling booths.
Rónán Duffy
12 Feb
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Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion eyes up Ireland South nomination in European Elections
8 Feb
8.0k
50
Barry Cowen wins Fianna Fáil race to run for Europe in June
6 Feb
16.6k
This year
2024
Bríd Smith among 3 People Before Profit candidates announced for European elections
Updated 24 Jan
19.5k
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Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Jan
12.7k
Poll: Will you vote in the European elections?
2 Jan
21.8k
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Who is standing and what can Ireland expect in the run up to European elections in June?
2 Jan
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Last year
2023
Barry Andrews: Today's Electoral Commission announcement was an own goal
Barry Andrews
20 Nov 2023
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Ireland’s extra MEP seat should be in Midlands-NW constituency, says Electoral Commission
20 Nov 2023
22.9k
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'Don't let the populists in': Warnings of left-wing Govt tax hikes at FG conference
18 Nov 2023
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Fianna Fáil MEPs expect 'a big shift to the right' in the upcoming elections, pushing them out
25 Oct 2023
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Ireland gains one additional seat for upcoming European Parliament elections
13 Sep 2023
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Limerick to vote for Ireland's first directly elected mayor in 2024
25 Jul 2023
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