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State of the Union 2023 - Main initiatives

In her State of the Union address on 13 September 2023, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen outlined the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come.
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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.
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Key EU policies for Ireland

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

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Find an EU information centre near you in Ireland

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European Year of Skills 2023

Find information on the European Year of Skills 2023 and about events and activities taking place all over Europe.
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European Elections 2024

Every five years, European citizens are called to the polls to elect the MEPs who represent them at the European Parliament. The next European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June 2024.

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Coronavirus response

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

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