DUBLIN – Ireland sees fresh momentum for EU enlargement and will focus on moving the accession process forward as efficiently as possible when it takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July, Irish European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne said. Speaking to Politico Playbook, Byrne said Montenegro was seen as “front of the line” in the enlargement process, while Ukraine would also remain a priority for Dublin during its presidency. …
The EU's long-term budget, competitiveness and enlargement will be among the top priorities of Ireland's upcoming EU presidency, Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said today.