- Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with high-level talks shaping its priorities during the term.
- Ireland holds the EU presidency, during which the EU imposed sanctions on Russia and supported Ukraine.
- Irish ministers, led by Helen McEntee, discussed the worsening situations in Gaza and Lebanon during the EU Presidency in Cork, while also supporting Ukraine.
Ireland faces pressure to end complicity in Israel's genocide amid protests against actions in Lebanon.
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Updated Jul 4
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What happened
Ireland faces pressure to end complicity in Israel's genocide amid protests against actions in Lebanon.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- While holding the EU presidency, Ireland debates the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, the future of Ukraine in the EU, and the ongoing situation in Israel.Sub-event
Protests and accusations of genocide intensify during Ireland's EU Presidency.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe
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Council of the European Union
institution of the European Union representing the member states' governments bringing together national ministers from each EU country to adopt laws and coordinate policies
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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