China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future
A common thread through each is that the screws will be turned ever tighter on Chinese firms in…
Phil Hogan nominated by Government to contest race for senior UN job – The Irish Times
The Government has nominated former European commissioner Phil Hogan as Ireland’s candidate to contest an election for a…
How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard’s grip?
Billions of transactions happen yearly on the EU market. Yet Europe’s overreliance on US-owned payments schemes has increased…
From EVs to steel, how China’s price-setting deals are easing trade tensions
China and South Korea have resolved a trade dispute over hot-rolled steel coils through a price-undertaking deal, mirroring…
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidency – The Irish Times
Government departments have approached corporate law and accountancy firms to temporarily lend some staff to the Civil Service…
Ireland’s time in EU hot seat has potential for plenty of awkward moments – The Irish Times
For the second half of this year the Government will be steering – not setting – the political…
As Europe eyes a two‑speed Union, Ireland worries about being left in the slow lane – The Irish Times
It’s difficult to move at the pace of the slowest member of the group when they’re running in…
New digital and AI strategy to confirm plans for under-16s social media ban – The Irish Times
The Cabinet is to consider a new digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy on Wednesday that will confirm…
Ireland should avail of EU loans for defence if scheme reopens, says Harris – The Irish Times
Ireland should avail of loans available from the European Commission to purchase military equipment if the opportunity arises…
Push to close nicotine loopholes at EU level, WHO chief tells McNeill – The Irish Times
The European Union needs to urgently close “loopholes” that exist in its regulation of nicotine products, from vapes…
How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy – The Irish Times
There was a grey, rainy sky stretching out in every direction above Alden Biesen castle in northeast Belgium…
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club – The Irish Times
There is a lot of chatter about Micheál Martin going to the White House to mark St Patrick’s…