On 1 July 2009, Sweden took over the Presidency of the EU. This means that for six months, Sweden is leading the EU's work and is responsible for moving important EU issues forward.
The Presidency of the Council rotates between the Member States. The Presidency rotates on a half-yearly basis. The country presiding over the Council functions as the driving force in the EU's legislative and political decision-making process.
The Presidency is a unique opportunity for Sweden to lead and influence work on important EU issues. At the same time, the country holding the Presidency must be flexible and prepared to deal with unexpected issues.

Press Releases

Micheál Martin and Head of Palestinian Delegation in Ireland to attend Oireachtas European Affairs Committee

Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in EU Publishes its Report

Report and Opinion on the Lisbon Reform Treaty

The Joint Committee will sit in Limerick to debate the Lisbon Reform Treaty

Europe Day Debate on the Lisbon Reform Treaty

The Joint Committee will sit in Dundalk to debate the Lisbon Reform Treaty

Press Release to announce regional sitting in Cork

Press release to announce historic meeting in Dublin City University

First regional sitting of the Joint Committee in Galway

Press Release to announce Regional meetings

Publication of Report on the Lisbon Reform Treaty

EU Committee plans Treaty tour

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