In July, we will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for just the eighth time in our history. In Ireland, during our 1990 Presidency, vital decisions were taken at European level to smooth the path towards German reunification. During our Presidency in 2004, the European Union undertook its greatest ever expansion, increasing from 15 Member States to 25 on 1 May that year. They are choosing Ireland as a high-skilled and English-speaking gateway to a European Union of 450 million citizens and consumers. The Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between Egypt and the European Union makes it easier to develop trade between our two countries.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 17, 2026 17:54 UTC