Ireland's presidency will work to support all Europeans

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : The Irish EU presidency programme is focused on delivering tangible improvements to European citizens' daily lives When Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time as from today, we will have a central role in shaping decisions that affect the lives of every citizen across our Union.
62% : As a country that has benefitted from EU membership - and that continues to do so - Ireland attests to the transformational nature of being part of our Union.
62% : This includes improved transport links, better digital connectivity, renewable energy projects and funding for local and regional development initiatives.
61% : This has direct benefits for citizens including stronger consumer protections, fundamental rights and legal safeguards across EU markets.
61% : EU enlargement is also a priority for our presidency.
60% : This budget underpins funding for infrastructure, regional development, agriculture, research, innovation, security and climate action across the EU, areas of central importance to the wellbeing and prosperity of all our citizens.
60% : For example, the EU budget provides funding that supports local communities in many ways.
60% : In short, EU budget decisions are not distant - they shape the quality of local life.
58% : It is only right that countries that have completed the necessary reforms can also join the EU family and that's its people can benefit as we have.
56% : A major task for our presidency will be advancing negotiations on the EU's next long-term budget.
55% : We will work to make Europe's economy more competitive, its citizens more secure and we will defend the values on which the European Union is built - freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights and dignity.
55% : The Irish presidency will prioritise the delivery of the European Union's agreed 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap, across each of its five strands: simplifying rules, a more integrated single market, championing strong trade, reducing energy prices and decarbonisation and driving the digital and AI transformation.
54% : Ireland takes on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union today.
53% : A more coordinated EU reduces vulnerability to shocks, whether energy, economic, technological or geopolitical.
48% : With growing geopolitical instability, cyber threats and wars on Europe's doorstep, the EU is increasingly focused on protecting our citizens.
44% : At a time when misinformation, democratic backsliding and technological disruption pose new risks, the EU can help ensure citizens are protected.
37% : More free trade agreements open up new markets for our businesses and investment opportunities.

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