We’re ideally placed to chair EU budget negotiations, says Irish Minister of State
Summary
Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) and is managing a busy agenda, including budget talks and policy proposals. Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, said Ireland is well positioned to lead discussions on the EU budget for 2028-2034 because the country has experience both receiving and contributing EU funds.Key Facts
- Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the EU in 2026.
- Thomas Byrne is Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs.
- Byrne attended the 2026 EU State of the Union speech in Strasbourg.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children’s access to social media.
- Ireland aims to support this proposed social media ban during its EU presidency.
- Ireland plans to lead negotiations on the EU budget for 2028-2034.
- Ireland was a net recipient of EU funds until recently and is now a net contributor.
- Byrne described Ireland’s approach to budget talks as pragmatic because of its experience on both sides.
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