A large European Union flag lies at the centre of Schuman Square outside the EU headquarters in Brussels, May 8, 2021. Photo: CNS / Yves Herman, Reuters. Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a time of significant challenges and uncertainty, both within the EU and globally. Calls for responses to emerging issues and for reforms of existing policies are growing stronger. In this context, we recognise the efforts of the Irish Presidency to advance key initiatives…
