Michael McGrath

Michael McGrath

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Fr. Michael McGrath was a teacher and parish priest who faced two known complaints of child abuse related to his time in Galway, raised after his death.

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Michael McGrath is the European Commissioner who warned that changes should not jeopardize the independence of anti-corruption bodies.

Kako preganjati korupcijo: Skok v pravo smer?
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-07-22
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Michael McGrath emphasized the importance of supporting the European Public Prosecutor's Office in a recent press conference.

Κομισιόν: Διατηρεί τις τέσσερις συστάσεις προς την Ελλάδα για το κράτος δικαίου
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-07-18
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Michael McGrath highlighted Bulgaria as a positive example due to legislative changes adopted last year.

Извештај на ЕК: Потребни се дополнителни напори во правосудството, борбата против корупцијата и медиумите
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-07-17
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Hena Virkunen
Hena Virkunen

Michael McGrath commented on Szijjártó Péter's new role in relation to the EU report.

Index - Külföld - Kijött a legfrissebb EU-jelentés Magyarországról, váratlanul felbukkant Szijjártó Péter és Sulyok Tamás neve is
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-07-17
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Michael McGrath is the Commissioner responsible for democracy, justice, and the rule of law in the European Commission.

Index - Belföld - Haladéktalan intézkedést és közbelépést kér Brüsszeltől egy ismert alkotmányjogász
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-07-09
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Ursula Von Der Leyen
Ursula Von Der Leyen

Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, demands complete independence and adequate funding for all anti-corruption bodies.

Evropski komisar okrcal Slovenijo: Bruselj pričakuje neodvisen Skok
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-30
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EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath expressed shock at the dangers of some of the items entering the EU through the de minimis route.

EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports | International trade
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
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Michael McGrath's prudent handling of public finances was critical during Brexit.

Why did economists get the impact of Brexit on Ireland so wrong? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-26
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Michael McGrath conveyed similar concerns to European ministers, stating that the executive is worried about the ambition for simplification being often reduced during negotiations.

Брисел ги обвинува владите и европратениците поради застој во процесот на дерегулација
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-06-23
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Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis

Michael McGrath is the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection.

Reforma slovenskega protikorupcijskega sistema že pod drobnogledom Bruslja
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-21
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Janez Jansa
Janez Jansa

Michael McGrath, an EU Commissioner, stated that Russia sees the EU as a threat to its governance system.

Ο Πούτιν και το παράθυρο ευκαιρίας που φοβάται η Ευρώπη
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-05-27
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Last year the EU’s justice commissioner Michael McGrath said he was 'shocked' by the toxicity and danger of some products on Shein.

EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons | Shein
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
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European Commissioner Michael McGrath will create a new structure where companies can incorporate on an EU-wide basis.

How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-16
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Michael McGrath is the European Commissioner for democracy, justice, and the rule of law.

Comisarul european Michael McGrath se întâlnește, astăzi, la București cu Ilie Bolojan, Oana Țoiu și Radu Marinescu
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-12
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Michael McGrath warned that the transatlantic relationship is at a dangerous moment due to Trump's actions.

Trump said he wants to build the ‘greatest Golden Dome’ over Greenland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-21
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Michael McGrath is the EU justice commissioner who was targeted by lobbyists to influence decisions.

Leaked Teneo files pull back curtain on corporate lobbying – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-08
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Michael McGrath is responsible for the policy to protect elections from foreign interference.

Čuvaj se Evropo, Tramp dolazi da ti uzme izbore, to bi trebalo da prestravi Starmera, Makrona i Merca
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-12-07
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Michael McGrath is the EU commissioner for justice and is seen as having a solid start in his role.

How are Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioners getting on? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-04
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Michael McGrath is the European Commissioner addressing the fight against fake news.

Il generale Camporini: «Colpire con un virus la fonte identificata di un’aggressione cyber è un atto difensivo»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-12-03
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Michael McGrath stated that Donald Trump's peace efforts cannot absolve Vladimir Putin of war crimes.

Index - Külföld - Vlagyimir Putyin létfontosságú találkozóra készül
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-12-01
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Michael McGrath, the EU Commissioner for Justice, warned against forgiving Putin for war crimes in Ukraine.

„Nu poţi să-l ierţi pe Putin pentru crimele de război din Ucraina, ar fi o greşeală istorică” – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2025-12-01
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Michael McGrath stated that European governments do not support a candidate country like Ukraine if it cannot prove an effective system against high-level corruption.

Index - Külföld - Brüsszel ultimátumot adott Zelenszkijnek, egyre nagyobb a nyomás az ukrán elnökön
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-11-29
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Michael McGrath is a European Commissioner for Justice who emphasized the need for Ukraine to tackle corruption to join the EU.

«Βέτο» των Βρυξελλών στο Κίεβο για τη διαφθορά
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-28
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Michael McGrath swapped roles with Paschal Donohoe in the economic departments.

What next for Fine Gael and the Coalition after Paschal Donohoe? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-23
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Michael McGrath is the Minister for Finance who was involved in a rotation agreement with Paschal Donohoe.

Who is Paschal Donohoe? Profile of Minister for Finance stepping down for role at World Bank – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-18
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Donohoe formed a close personal bond first with Michael McGrath.

Paschal Donohoe’s resignation leaves Government substantially weaker with problems piling up – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-18
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