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EU Defense Ministers Meet in Ireland | Belfast News
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European Union defense ministers are convening in County Wicklow, Ireland, amid heightened security as Ireland leads the EU Council. The meeting, hosted by Irish Defense Minister Helen McEntee and chaired by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, focuses on critical issues: bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russia, maritime security, and the volatile situation in Lebanon. With road closures, flight restrictions, and drone bans in place around the Druids Glen resort, the event underscores the gravity of these discussions. Tomorrow, foreign ministers will tackle transatlantic ties and the Middle East, with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister and key NATO allies in attendance. Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, stresses that EU decisions directly affect Irish citizens — from energy costs to global stability — making this presidency a pivotal moment to shape policies that benefit both Ireland and the wider bloc.
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