Joint Committee on European Union Affairs to discuss the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

The meeting will take place between 10:00-12:30 in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Colm Brophy said: “We welcome the opportunity to discuss Belgium’s priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency comes at a moment when the European Union stands at a crossroads, dealing with the consequences of the war in Ukraine, migration and asylum, disinformation, the energy crisis, extreme climate events, and a renewed conflict in the Middle East.”

The following representatives are due to appear:

H.E. Karen Van Vlierberge, Ambassador of Belgium

Mr Julien Thonar, First Secretary

Mrs Karle De Volder, Second Secretary

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