Ireland assumes the EU rotating presidency on July 1 for six months. Its presidency programme focuses on three pillars—competitiveness, values and security—and prioritises boosting EU competitiveness, strengthening security and resilience, advancing negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and supporting the EU’s digital and green transitions.

2026-07-01

Ireland assumes the EU rotating presidency on July 1 for six months. Its presidency programme focuses on three pillars—competitiveness, values and security—and prioritises boosting EU competitiveness, strengthening security and resilience, advancing negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and supporting the EU’s digital and green transitions.