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The EU has unequivocally condemned the violent and indiscriminate terrorist attacks across Israel carried out on 7 October 2023 by Hamas. It has also reiterated the importance of ensuring the protection of all civilians at all times in line with international humanitarian law.

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EU solidarity with Ukraine

Find practical information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine and for EU citizens wishing to donate and engage.

Key EU policies for Ireland

Get information on key EU policy areas for Ireland: energy, 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

Latest news

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11 December 2024

Commission approves €32.5 million Irish State aid scheme to support agricultural producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine

The European Commission has approved a €32.5 million Irish scheme to support tillage and horticulture producers in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.

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6 December 2024

EU and Mercosur reach political agreement on groundbreaking partnership

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) have finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement.

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News article
5 December 2024

European Commission launches the European Board on Agriculture and Food

The European Commission officially sets up today the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.

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Competition to recruit English translators in the EU institutions – information session

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Model Council of the EU Debate for Secondary Schools

Dublin 2, Ireland

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Highlights

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

European Union against disinformation

Get the facts on some of the most common myths circulating about the EU. Learn how to spot and fight disinformation.

Team EUROPE DIRECT in Ireland

Team EUROPE DIRECT is a network of independent and inspirational speakers and moderators, proficient in EU topics and communication, capable of conveying the activities of the EU to a broad audience.

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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.

Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Hungary holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2024.

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