Can a country of fewer than six million people steer the European Union through some of its biggest challenges? What will Ireland's priorities be during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU? And can Dublin leave a lasting mark on the bloc's agenda?
These questions sparked this week's debate between Irish lawmakers Neale Richmond (Fine Gael) and Rose Conway-Walsh (Sinn Féin).
Both politicians clash over the opportunities and challenges facing the country at a pivotal moment for Europe. From negotiations on the EU's long-term budget to defence, technological sovereignty, and economic competitiveness, the Irish presidency will have to navigate a packed political agenda.
Listen to this edition of The Ring, brought to you from Europe House in Dublin.
The Ring is Euronews’ weekly political showdown, where Europe’s toughest debates meet their boldest voices.
In each episode, two political heavyweights from across the EU face off to propose a diversity of opinions and spark conversations around the most important issues of EU affairs and the wider European political life.
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