Is Ireland's IDA strategy enough to overcome the FDI slowdown?

Deal will give exporters from EU much-needed lift, says John Whelan

Medtronic sends products directly from their Irish and other European facilities to the South American markets, avoiding their US distribution centre and US tariffs

In July, 56 EU-based AI companies signed a public letter urging the Commission to pause parts of the AI Act

Aer Lingus and Ryanair get on board as European Commission proposes €2bn sustainable fuel investment up to 2027 to support shipping and aviation fuel demands

German firms are failing at an alarming rate as the industrial powerhouse is hammered by tariffs, costs, and competition

Prohibitions on certain types and uses of AI began applying in February, while rules impacting providers of so-called ‘general purpose AI models’ came into effect on August 2

Last week, the EU parliament voted to limit the use of terms like ‘burgers’ and ‘sausages’ on vegan alternatives, paving the way for an EU-wide ban

The EC in an attempt to offer a level playing pitch, is holding back the major European player

Some EU countries are blocking the adoption of non-US free trade deals that have been negotiated, with Ireland being a particular offender