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Irish Presidency of the EU Council: key challenges and impacts for local government

Anna Filipp

  • 29th June 2026
  • Ireland
  • 11 mins read

Ireland’s eighth Presidency of the Council of the European Union will shape key EU decisions with implications for local government. This resource explains the Presidency’s role, highlights the main policy challenges ahead, and explores how councils across Ireland may be affected.

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