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Podcast: Trinity Long Room Hub Podcasts
Episode: Ireland and the EU Presidency: The Achievements of 2013 and the Opportunities Ahead
Description: Recorded November 25th, 2025.
On 1 July 2026, Ireland will take on the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time since Brexit. This event, in partnership with the global CEO advisory firm Teneo, will reflect on the last time Ireland held the presidency (in 2013) and debate the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The event will reflect on challenges and achievements of the 2013 presidency (including the Multiannual Financial Framework, Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020), and debate the challenges and opportunities of the forthcoming presidency.
The inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award will be presented to Enda Kenny, who served as Taoiseach during the presidency...