Ireland launches Presidency of Council of EU in India to prioritise stronger EU-India strategic partnership amid global uncertainty
Jul 01, 2026
According to a release issued by the Embassy of Ireland in India, Ireland will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to December 31, 2026, during which it will guide negotiations among the EU's 27 member states, chair Council meetings, and help advance the bloc's legislative priorities affecting more than 450 million citizens.