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EU Leaders in Cork Amid Protests | Cork News
EU heavyweight Ursula von der Leyen landed in Cork this week, fueling a whirlwind of diplomatic activity as Ireland took over EU presidency — but the campus buzzed with more than just policy talks. With roads shut, hospitals rerouted, and Gardaí on high alert, locals braced for disruption — yet many praised the smooth coordination. Meanwhile, outside the gates, students and staff staged a moving protest, unfurling a blanket of thousands of patches symbolizing lives lost in Gaza, demanding urgent EU action. As the summit ended, the echoes of both diplomacy and dissent lingered — proving global…
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