Ireland set to take presidency of EU in Dublin opening ceremony – Europe live

Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include helping navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accessionIreland’s foreign minister Helen McEntee has been speaking to the country’s national broadcaster, RTÉ.She said the EU presidency would give Ireland “significant access” on key areas of the EU’s policymaking, allowing it to make the best use of its experienced diplomats. Continue reading...

Ireland set to take presidency of EU in Dublin opening ceremony – Europe live

Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include helping navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accession

Ireland’s foreign minister Helen McEntee has been speaking to the country’s national broadcaster, RTÉ.

She said the EU presidency would give Ireland “significant access” on key areas of the EU’s policymaking, allowing it to make the best use of its experienced diplomats.

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