A sudden mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has thrust migration to the top of the EU agenda, overshadowing Ireland's first month holding the EU presidency. As members clash over how to respond,

All EU countries get a turn at holding the presidency, on a rotating basis, meaning that with 27 members, each country gets a turn every thirteen-and-a-half years.

Cyprus’ presidency of the EU Council comes to an end today and will be taken over by Ireland from tomorrow. In the six months from January 1, the Cyprus presidency held three summits, 19 informal ministerial meetings and 52 formal ministerial meetings.

Proposal suggests smaller increases for defence, competitiveness More for farmers and cohesion Net contributors demand deeper cuts European Parliament urges a 10% budget increase BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 ...

In the EU, every voice matters, and proximity is essential to understanding each country’s priorities and concerns. This is why the President of the European Council, António Costa, met EU leaders in their capitals between 27 August and 19 September 2025.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the European Union needs to expand to project power on the global stage. Countries such as Canada, Britain, Norway, Ukraine and Turkey should all be considered for EU membership, Stubb said. His comments come as the ...