Ireland Takes EU Budget Negotiations as Presidency Holder

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne says the country is well-positioned to lead EU budget discussions during its rotating presidency. Byrne met with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the State of the Union speech in Strasbourg to discuss priorities including potential social media restrictions for minors.

Byte's take

Dublin just volunteered to referee the EU's messiest fight—over money. Ireland's presidency puts it in charge of budget negotiations affecting all 27 members, with Byrne already meeting von der Leyen to set spending and policy priorities.