When Ireland takes over the EU Council presidency on July 1, it will take the baton from Cyprus at a time of when the plates under Europe are shifting. The EU’s budget will be in the midst of negotiations, competitiveness and defence spending will be high on the agenda and the ever-looming Donald Trump will cast a long shadow. Much has been, and will be, discussed and debated during Ireland’s presidency, the role it can play and the influence it may or may not wield. But before Dublin is in the spotlight, gaze shifts to Nicosia, which takes over the…

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