European Commission President visits Cork for discussions with Taoiseach Martin
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has concluded a two-day visit to Ireland, meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork to hold intensive bilateral talks.
By Europa Express3 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CETUpdated 3 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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According to the European Commission, President von der Leyen travelled to Cork to mark the Irish Presidency of the Council. The visit, which took place over two days, featured a series of meetings between the President and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
In a statement released on 3 July 2026, the European Commission confirmed that the discussions were intense. The President expressed her gratitude to the Taoiseach for the welcome provided during the College visit to his native city.