Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026, and the Government has now published its policy programme (the Programme) for the months ahead. The Programme states that Ireland’s Presidency will be defined by action and delivery, and is focused on the core themes of European competitiveness, values and security. In the area of financial services, the dominant theme is competitiveness. In this vein, the Programme highlights the “One Europe, One Market Roadmap” (the Roadmap) agreed by the Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament in April 2026, and states that implementing the objectives of the Roadmap is a core priority of the Presidency.