EU competitiveness Irish Presidency Published 02 July 2026

Euroconsumers’ wish list for Ireland's EU Council Presidency (July to December 2026)

As Ireland takes on the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Euroconsumers urges it to keep consumers at the core of EU policy. Europe’s 450 million consumers are an asset for competitiveness, and empowering them is key to delivering good, affordable and innovative products and services.

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Presidency of the Council of the EU

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