Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented the priorities of the Irish Presidency including enhancing EU competitiveness, values, and security with a focus on "strength with unity." The Presidency aims to address barriers to trade, strengthen external partnerships, support EU accession negotiations, and improve security and resilience by collaborating on hybrid threats and cyber security. MEPs supported these priorities and emphasized the importance of competitiveness, enlargement, and a balanced EU budget. The conclusion highlighted the need for ongoing support for defense, cohesion policy, and social priorities alongside addressing migration and climate challenges.