On 10 June, Dublin set out its programme for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on 1 July 2026, following the conclusion of Cyprus’s presidency. The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among EU Member States every six months. In this role, the presiding country chairs most Council meetings, helps set the institution’s work programme and agendas, and represents the Council in dealings with other EU institutions.

Food is commonly associated with ingredients, storage, and expiration dates. However, a less visible but significant risk lies in contamination from Food Contact Materials (FCMs). These are substances used in food packaging, processing, storage, transport and distribution that can transfer chemicals into food (European Commission, 2020). Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to serious health concerns, including hormone disruption, cancer, and metabolic disorders (Inter

On 3 June 2026, the European Commission published the European Semester report. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester aims to sets the priorities for coordinated EU action to strengthen EU competitiveness, resilience, social cohesion and strategic autonomy (European Commission, 2026). The Spring package is aligned with the Union's Competitiveness Compass, which is going to strengthen Europe's economy by closeing the innovation gap, accelerating the transition to clean energ