Ireland takes over rotating EU Council presidency for six months

Ireland succeeds Cyprus this Wednesday as holder of the rotating presidency of the European Union Council.

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It will prioritise EU enlargement and the 2028-2034 budget deal, criticised by net contributor countries.

The country will hold the role until 31 December 2024.

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