Irish soldiers are preparing for the likelihood of deployment in 2025 as part of an EU battlegroup amid increased political instability around the world.
The Irish Government approved the participation by the Defence Forces in a German-led EU battlegroup this year and next year. Its purpose includes acting as an initial entry force to stabilise a situation pending the deployment of a follow-on force, to support an established peace operation in difficulty, and to respond to humanitarian crises.
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