Ireland is a parliamentary republic, with a bicameral parliament. The country currently elects 14 Members to the European Parliament. This will be the country’s eighth EU Council presidency. This year ...
Parliament’s final plenary session before the summer recess will see Members discuss the priorities of the Irish EU Council Presidency alongside key decisions on enlargement, foreign affairs, ...
The agenda for the European Parliament’s June plenary session looks at EU enlargement and competitiveness, accession in the Western Balkans, Türkiye and Georgia, alongside preparations for the June ...
The June 2026 plenary session saw discussion on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18‑19 June 2026. Particular attention was paid to the future of EU‑China economic relations. Written ...
This legislative briefing outlines the main elements of the proposal on returning illegally staying third-country nationals in the EU, the events and preparations leading up to the proposal, the ...
Strengthening joint capability development has become a central priority of the EU and its Member States in response to persistent capability gaps, fragmentation, and the deteriorating European ...
Observed every year on 12 June, the World Day Against Child Labour highlights global efforts to end child labour. The 2026 theme calls for stronger and faster action through the message: ‘Red Card to ...