Barry Cowen MEP speaking at the Renew Europe Group Meeting in Ostend

Cowen highlights Fianna Fáil's EU priorities at Renew Europe meeting in Belgium

Barry Cowen has highlighted Fianna Fáil's EU priorities at Renew Europe meeting in Ostend, Belgium.

The MEP emphasized critical areas such as agriculture, offshore energy production, reformed just transition provisions, and improving the EU’s global competitiveness in international trade.

This meeting oversaw the adoption of the Ostend Declaration, a document outlining Renew Europe’s key political priorities for the upcoming hearings of candidate European Commissioners and the first 100 days of the new European Commission.

The declaration emphasizes a vision for deeper EU integration, a commitment to reform, and a strong focus on parliamentary oversight to ensure accountability and progress.