Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU: European Commissioners in Ireland

Source: European Commission (video statements)

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 are travelling to Cork. During the day, a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will take place.

Follow the press conference here LIVE on YouTube.

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