Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 1 July 2026, Ireland took over the presidency of the Council of the EU.
The presidency rotates among EU countries every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the consistency of the EU's work.
On this occasion, Eurostat publishes some information and statistics about Ireland. Download the infographic above in English or Irish and watch the animation below.
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