European Union ↔ Ireland

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Ireland is a member state that actively participates in the European Union's defence initiatives, specifically through PESCO [1], and is currently working to strengthen its engagement with the bloc [2]. Furthermore, Ireland's strategic defence outlook has been significantly influenced by the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union [3].

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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu European Council on Foreign Relations 3 facts

claimDublin is making a visible effort to lay the groundwork for constructive Irish engagement with the European Union on defence cooperation.

claimIreland is involved in the European Union's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).

claimPublic support for Irish involvement in European defence efforts has increased, largely due to the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union and the perceived unreliability of the United States.