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John Whelan: Sluggish German economy hits Irish exporters
John Whelan: Sluggish German economy hits Irish exporters
German firms are failing at an alarming rate as the industrial powerhouse is hammered by tariffs, costs, and competition

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

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John Whelan: Will the EU's penchant for over-regulating stymie the AI miracle?
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

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Beyond Meat Stays Focused On Growth Opportunity
John Whelan: Vegan meat alternatives already out of vogue before latest EU push
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

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

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

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

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John Whelan: Why is Ireland opposing free trade deals it could benefit from?
Some EU countries are blocking the adoption of non-US free trade deals that have been negotiated, with Ireland being a particular offender

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

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Donald Trump tells 17 top pharmaceutical companies to align US prescription drug prices with lowest offered in other developed nations

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There are growing fears of product 'dumping' by Chinese exporters shifting focus to Europe

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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US politicians visiting Dublin last month warned that US tech companies could pull back on the level of business they are doing in Europe, due to frustration at the extent of regulation

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Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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The tariff-free EU-US arrangement will accelerate the trend towards generic drugs.

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