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European Elections 2024

Every five years, European citizens are called to the polls to elect the MEPs who represent them at the European Parliament. The next European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June 2024 (in Ireland on Friday, 7 June).

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The Middle East crisis

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

Latest news

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16 April 2024

Commission offers 35,500 DiscoverEU free travel passes to young people

The European Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round on Tuesday 16 April. It will end on Tuesday 30 April at 11 am (Irish time).

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Joshua McCormak, winner of the European Commission's Smedia Award 2024 accepting his prize

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11 April 2024

University College Dublin student wins European Commission Award for Journalism Relating to European Affairs

University College Dublin student Joshua McCormack has been awarded the European Commission Award for Journalism Relating to European Affairs at the 2024 National Student Media Awards which took place last night in Dublin’s Mansion House.

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10 April 2024

The Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes a reality

The European Commission has welcomed the result of today’s vote in the European Parliament, endorsing the political agreement on the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

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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.

Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Belgium holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 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

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

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.

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.