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Launch and conduct of Ireland's 2026 EU presidency

Ireland's EU presidency whose start in Cork is described by von der Leyen in July 2026.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 2, 2026, 03:51 PM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen praises Ireland's dynamic economy and talent for breaking frontiers and brokering deals
Von der Leyen praises Ireland's dynamic and innovative economy and notes Europe is lucky to have Ireland leading at a crucial moment.
Source excerpt
Dia dhuit, Ireland 🇮🇪 Touchdown in Cork for the start of the Irish presidency. Ireland has built one of the EU's most dynamic and innovative economies. You have a talent for breaking frontiers and brokering deals. Europe is lucky 🍀 to have Ireland leading at such a crucial moment.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 3, 2026, 11:03 AM
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“we share a priority: a stronger and more competitive EU economy.”
Von der Leyen says she shares a priority for a stronger EU economy and notes the Irish presidency has an ambitious agenda.
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Dear Michael Martin, we share a priority: a stronger and more competitive EU economy. The Irish presidency has an ambitious agenda to deliver on our 'One Europe One Market' plan: So we can make Europe the best place to innovate, invest and scale.
On sharing a priority for a stronger EU economy.
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