Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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On 1st July 2026, Ireland took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU which will last 6 months. To commemorate the beginning of the Presidency, the Commissioners as well as President von der Leyen travelled to Cork.This video covers the press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that took place on 3rd July.
🍀In Cork, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines the key priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. She highlights the need to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, scale up innovation, diversify trade, and complete the Single Market agenda. Her speech also focuses on Europe’s security and defence readiness, continued support for Ukraine, preparations for the next long-term EU budget, action on the housing crisis, and progress on EU enlargement.
❓How will Ireland’s leadership lead to concrete results? Watch for the key messages of the Irish Presidency.
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#Ireland#EUNews #CounciloftheEU
On 1st July 2026, Ireland took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU which will last 6 months. To commemorate the beginning of the Presidency, the Commissioners as well as President von der Leyen travelled to Cork.This video covers the press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that took place on 3rd July.
🍀In Cork, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines the key priorities for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. She highlights the need to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, scale up innovation, diversify trade, and complete the Single Market agenda. Her speech also focuses on Europe’s security and defence readiness, continued support for Ukraine, preparations for the next long-term EU budget, action on the housing crisis, and progress on EU enlargement.
❓How will Ireland’s leadership lead to concrete results? Watch for the key messages of the Irish Presidency.
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