The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Watch live view of Israel-Gaza border as fighting intensifies

Watch a live view over the Israel-Gaza border on Friday 3 November as fighting intensifies.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Varadkar: Israel’s actions ‘more approaching revenge than self-defence’

The Taoiseach said that he did not believe that Israel would guarantee its security through this approach.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Ireland’s criticism of Israel has made it an outlier in the EU. What lies behind it?

Irish support for Palestinian rights stems partly from its own experience of colonialism and violence – but that’s not all, says Irish Times columnist Una Mullaly

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

The Taoiseach said there was a need to ‘double down on’ political, military and financial support for Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving

Leo Varadkar said he was satisfied with the language of an agreed statement from 27 EU leaders issued on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil

EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country against Russia's invasion even as Middle East turmoil steals global attention.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2023

EU leaders says eurozone has shown ‘remarkable resilience’ as they discuss Ukraine, migration and the economy – as it happened

The bloc’s leaders are hosting a series of meetings in Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

EU leaders call for humanitarian corridors and pauses to allow aid into Gaza

European Union leaders emerged on Thursday night from hours of talks in Brussels to call for humanitarian corridors and pauses to allow aid into Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2023

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023