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Ireland's EU Council Presidency 2026: Financial Services Priorities
Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency from July to December 2026 will prioritize financial services competitiveness through advancing capital markets integration, the Savings and Investments Union, and regulatory simplification. The six-month term arrives amid geopolitical uncertainty and sustained debate about Europe's international competitiveness, positioning Ireland to shape the pace of critical legislative files including the digital euro, securitisation reform, and cross-border market supervision.
William Fry