Ireland takes over EU presidency with French naval help on security

Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union's Council on Wednesday, with French and British military assets providing security support for the six-month term ahead. According to RFI, security officials describe the operation as unusually demanding, with high-level meetings planned throughout Dublin's tenure.

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