WorldPublished: 2 July 2026 at 20:36

Shadow Over Ireland's EU Council Presidency – Aluminum Oxide Exports to Russia

Ireland took over the EU Council presidency on July 1, but the start is overshadowed by a scandal over a Russian-owned company in Ireland exporting aluminum oxide to Russia.

Since July 1, Ireland has assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for a six-month term. Latvia is scheduled to hold this presidency in the second half of 2028. However, the launch of Ireland's presidency has been overshadowed by a scandal: a Russian-owned company based in Ireland produces aluminum oxide, which is being exported in large quantities to Russia. This situation raises concerns about compliance with EU sanctions and casts a shadow over Ireland's leadership period.

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