State of Schengen report confirms late-2026 ETIAS launch—Irish travel managers urged to prepare now
Ireland finalises logistics for its July–December 2026 EU Council Presidency, promising smooth entry for 30,000 visiting delegates
Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin–Montpellier route, boosting Ireland–France air connectivity
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EU lifts visa restrictions on Ethiopia, clearing path for Irish firms and aid workers
On 19 May 2026 the EU Council revoked the visa-penalty regime applied to Ethiopia, meaning Irish embassies and outsourced centres can once again issue Schengen visas to Ethiopian nationals under normal rules. The step reduces costs and paperwork for Irish companies, NGOs and academic partners that depend on short-term travel between the two countries.
Dublin sets mobility-focused agenda as Ireland’s EU Council Presidency nears
Government ministers have confirmed that migration, digital visas and border-management reforms will be key themes of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency starting 1 July 2026. The update—issued 19 May—details 22 planned ministerial meetings across Ireland and signals opportunities for businesses to influence EU mobility policy during the six-month term.