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Ireland's Action Plan 2026 for Foreign Trade
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched the Action Plan 2026, outlining 200+ actions for the year. Key aims: - Strengthen Ireland’s leadership in Europe and coordinate Ireland’s EU Presidency preparations. - Expand global presence with new Consulates General in Melbourne and Malaga; bolster the diplomatic network and international partnerships. - Deliver citizen services with upgraded passport/consular support and faster service through new technology.
2026-05-24Ireland's Foreign Affairs Strategy 2026-2029
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched its Statement of Strategy 2026-2029, outlining six high-level goals for the next three years. Key priorities include: peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland; first-class consular and passport services; support for diaspora communities; strengthening EU influence and delivering the EU Presidency term; expanding global engagement and trade through Ireland’s network of 107 diplomatic missions; preserving t
2026-05-24Foreign actors and foreign influence
Summary tailored to your query (Ireland, foreign policy, politics, diplomacy, elections, economy, security): - Purpose: The Institute for Strategic Dialogue analyzes foreign actors targeting Ireland in 2025, focusing on influence efforts around migration and the 2025 Irish presidential election. It distinguishes between broad foreign influence and formal interference (FIMI) thresholds, aiming to guide future research. - Key actors and narratives: - Russia: State media and
2026-05-24Speech by Minister McEntee
Summary: - The speech frames Ireland’s EU policy around three pillars—values, security, and competitiveness—consistent with the EU’s Strategic Agenda (2024). - Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency will emphasize these pillars, with priorities shaped by current security challenges from Russia’s war in Ukraine and a broader challenging international context. - Values: Endorses EU enlargement as a key foreign policy tool to promote peace and prosperity in Europe; Ireland aims to uphold
2026-05-24Ireland's EU Presidency Prep Update 2026
Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency (1 July – 31 December 2026) will place Irish Ministers at the helm of 22 informal Ministerial meetings, plus high-level gatherings such as a summit of the European Political Community and an informal European Council meeting. Ireland will chair over 170 Council preparatory bodies and engage with EU institutions to drive the EU agenda across diverse policy areas. The presidency is a national priority with six meetings hosted outside Dublin (Cor
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