# European elections
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14th May 2024
EP2024
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Local Elections
'You can't be the only one without': Politicians' love-hate relationship with election posters
11 May
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THE MORNING LEAD
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Órla Ryan
10 May
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Limerick
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9 May
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European elections
Want to know more about your European election candidates? Check out our new database
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Last month
April 2024
Explainer
Who's running in the European elections and what are the key dates to look out for?
A record number of candidates have declared their status in recent weeks.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
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30 Apr
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European Parliament
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to run as an independent in European Elections
26 Apr
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classic hits
Broadcaster Niall Boylan to leave Classic Hits radio show to run in European elections
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23 Apr
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European elections
Independent TD Michael McNamara to contest European elections in June
23 Apr
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Latest poll
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.
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16 Apr
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Opinion Poll
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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Ireland South
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion to contest European election in Ireland South
7 Apr
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Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Coveney rules out run for Europe, says decision to step down wasn't about being 'shafted' by Harris
6 Apr
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European Parliament
Alan Shatter mulls European election run as he attacks Ireland's 'dysfunctional' MEPs
2 Apr
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March
March 2024
Explainer
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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European elections
'Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater': Candidates clash on 2nd term for von der Leyen
28 Mar
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Voices
Poll: Strong division among younger voters on immigration issues and candidates
Kevin Cunningham
28 Mar
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ME-What?
'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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dropping out
Sitting Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey says he will not contest the European elections
23 Mar
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opportunity knocks
Former jockey Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections
18 Mar
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Former jockey and business woman Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections
18 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
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
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rocky road to Brussels
'Challenging' road ahead for FG to keep its European seats, says Taoiseach
12 Mar
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Ireland South
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
10 Mar
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Midlands-North-West
'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
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1 Mar
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February
February 2024
European elections
Fianna Fáil adds senators Chambers and Blaney to 'ambitious' Midlands-North West ticket
29 Feb
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European elections
Housing expert Rory Hearne to seek Social Democrats nomination to run in European elections
26 Feb
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EU Decide
Who's running in the European elections? Here are the declared candidates so far
24 Feb
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Switching
Tóibín will contest in the European elections, but will also seek re-election as TD later
23 Feb
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dublin constituency
'There's plenty left in the tank': Former Minister Finian McGrath to stand in upcoming European elections
19 Feb
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absent voters
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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Voices
JFK in 1960, Blair 1997, Obama 2008, Corbyn 2017: Youth vote is a starting gun for momentum
Kevin Cunningham
15 Feb
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EU Enlargement
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
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crisis
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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