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LIVE: Zelenskyy heading home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months, and is set to host hundreds of EU meetings during that period.
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TheJournal.ie
· Jun 25, 2026
Dublin councillors slam last-minute roadworks and closures in city ahead of EU presidency
Ireland is hosting the EU presidency from next Wednesday and disruption is already visible.
RTÉ News
· Jul 4, 2026
How Aughinish overshadowed Ireland's Presidency fanfare
Ireland impresses with launch of EU Presidency but spectre of Aughinish Alumina investigation overshadows fanfare, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.
Eunews
· Jun 30, 2026
Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF
The Irish Presidency begins on 1 July. Dublin’s agenda centres on three areas – competitiveness, security, and values – but the full political weight of the country’s actions lies with the 2028–2034 budget
DawnNews English
· Jul 1, 2026
Zelensky Visits Ireland as Dublin Takes Over EU Council Presidency | Dawn News English
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Dublin as Ireland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. He called for stronger European security cooperation and continued support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Ireland #EuropeanUnion #WorldNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Kathimerini
· Jul 1, 2026
Ireland’s Presidency will work to support all Europeans
When Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 for the eighth time, we will have a central role in shaping decisions that affect the lives of every citizen across our Union. Our Presidency program is focused on delivering tangible improvements to European citizens’ daily lives.
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Related coverage for "LIVE: Zelenskyy heading home as Ireland's EU presidency launch comes to close ": TheJournal.ie — Dublin councillors slam last-minute roadworks and closures in city ahead of EU presidency. RTÉ News — How Aughinish overshadowed Ireland's Presidency fanfare. Eunews — Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF. DawnNews English — Zelensky Visits Ireland as Dublin Takes Over EU Council Presidency | Dawn News English. Kathimerini — Ireland’s Presidency will work to support all Europeans