Von der Leyen and Micheál Martin Walk UCC Campus as Cork Hosts Europe’s Top Team

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin walk through the University College Cork campus during the visit of the College of Commissioners to the Irish Presidency in Cork. The campus walk offers a symbolic image of Ireland’s Presidency: Europe meeting citizens, students, research and innovation beyond the usual Brussels institutions. At UCC, Cork becomes more than a host city — it becomes a stage for Europe’s future, linking education, science, democracy and Ireland’s role at the heart of the European project. The message is clear: Europe is built not only in summits and council rooms, but also in universities, cities and communities where the next generation is already shaping the Union’s future. #VonDerLeyen #MichealMartin #Cork #UCC #Ireland #IrishPresidency #EUdebates