EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to the Paris climate accord as US President Donald Trump announces Washington’s withdrawal from the deal on his first day in office. For an in-depth analysis and perspective on the consequences of the abrupt reversal of US climate and environmental policies, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Neil Makaroff, European climate policy expert at the Jean-Jaurès Foundation and director/co-founder of Strategic Perspectives.
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Micheál Martin returns as Taoiseach, House of Representatives to resume sitting
The Irish Parliament will resume sitting on Wednesday, with Irish Unionist Party leader Michael Martin set to serve as Taoiseach for a second term. Mr Martin will be elected Taoiseach…