Ireland
Ireland is set for a fragile coalition after election
Both main parties will aim to continue ostracising Sinn Fein, but could pay the price for it down the line
IrelandSinn Fein could enter Irish government for first time
The left-wing nationalist Sinn Fein party is leading in the polls ahead of the February 8 general election
IrelandIreland’s Varadkar faces serious election challenge
Prime Minister Varadkar’s main rival, Fianna Fail, is narrowly leading in the polls ahead of a snap election
IrelandNew Irish government will face key external risks
Leo Varadkar has called a general election for February 8 to give Dublin more stability ahead of a crucial few years
IrelandNew EU-UK Brexit deal faces domestic opposition
London and Brussels have reached a new Brexit deal, but getting it through the UK Parliament will be difficult
United KingdomUS tariffs leave EU businesses facing uncertainty
The United States has gained authorisation to impose tariffs on European goods from October 18
United StatesUK Brexit offer fails to provide required assurances
UK Brexit proposals fall short in guaranteeing no return of a hard border on the island of Ireland
United KingdomNo backstop or no deal is Ireland’s Brexit dilemma
Ireland and the EU may prefer a no-deal Brexit to a deal with no backstop
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