Information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine

Information in English, Ukrainian and Russian on crossing the border into an EU country, eligibility for temporary protection and applying for international protection and on travel rights inside the EU.

Diversity Journal

13 stories of how individuals, communities, organisations, and local and national authorities have worked with the EU to make Ireland a more open, equal and diverse society

Key EU policies for Ireland

Get information on key EU policy areas for Ireland: agriculture, economy, environment, fisheries, research, digital, taxation

What is Europe doing for your county?

Our county reports list just some of the ways EU membership has benefited people at a local level across the length and breadth of Ireland

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News article | 18 May 2022

Ukraine: European Commission presents plans for the Union's immediate response to address Ukraine's financing gap and the longer-term reconstruction

The European Commission has set out plans for the EU's immediate response to address Ukraine's financing gap, as well as the longer-term reconstruction framework.

News article | 18 May 2022

EU steps up action to strengthen EU defence capabilities, industrial and technological base: towards an EU framework for Joint defence procurement

The European Commission has presented an analysis of the defence investment gaps, and proposed further measures and actions to strengthen the European defence industrial and technological base.

News article | 18 May 2022

REPowerEU: A plan to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition

The European Commission has presented a plan to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition.

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Public debates

Friday 20 May: Discussion: Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Youth

Dublin 2, Ireland

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Publications / Ireland European Commission

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European Year of Youth 2022

Find information on the European Year of Youth 2022 and about events and activities taking place all over Europe

French Presidency of the Council of the European Union

France will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January to June 2022 when the Czech Republic will take over

Me, You and the EU - The Story of Ireland and the European Union

‘Me, You & the EU’ is a short, fast-paced educational film about Ireland and the European Union aimed at secondary school students

Highlights

Coronavirus response

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the coronavirus outbreak and is mobilising all means at its disposal

Euro Myths Uncovered – Get the Facts!

Get the facts on some of the most common myths circulating about the EU.

Recovery Plan for Europe

The €1.8 trillion Recovery Plan for Europe supports Ireland’s economic recovery and helps build a greener, more digital and more resilient Europe