Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-05
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

I said the danger, if the European Union continues to not speak up in cases of genocide, breaches of international law and war crimes, is that perception. I quoted from institutes of statecraft and others that have stated this is a growing impression of the European Union, having stepped away from international law. It is not my view of the European Union - I have spoken very strongly and warmly of it - but there is the danger, if we do not reaffirm our principles, that perception could arise.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-05