Experience European politics

A digital city tour of Ireland’s capital

Dublin is a city steeped in history and brimming with stories. Historic buildings, a vibrant cultural scene, traditional pubs and modern neighbourhoods characterise the Irish capital. At the same time, Dublin is the political, economic and social hub of a country whose development has been closely linked to the European Union for decades. 

With Ireland holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the country is currently the focus of particular attention across Europe. How has Ireland developed since joining the EU in 1973? What consequences will Brexit have for the Emerald Isle? And what issues are currently shaping the country’s political debates? 

Fancy a city trip - from the comfort of your own home? 

Then join us on a virtual journey to Ireland. The EUROPE DIRECT centres in Saarbrücken, Karlsruhe and Ulm cordially invite you to a digital city tour of Dublin. Together, we’ll explore the city’s cultural and historical highlights whilst also taking a look at Ireland’s role in Europe. 

How has Ireland developed since joining the European Community? What impact has Brexit had on the country? What political, social and economic issues characterise Ireland today? And what significance does the country hold within the European Union? 

In an accessible and entertaining way, the event combines fascinating insights into Dublin with current issues in European politics. This will allow you to discover the Irish capital and its European dimension from a new perspective. 

Our Dublin expert 

Dr Birgit Bujard is Head of the Department of Political Science and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Turkish and EU Studies (CETEUS) at the University of Cologne. Her research focuses in particular on relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom, the consequences of Brexit, and British policy towards Europe.