The transition period for EU regulations on in-vitro diagnostic devices has been pushed to 2029, marking another extension in Europe’s effort to update its medical device rulebooks. Ireland is home to many industry heavyweights.
The former IHREC chief commissioner is running in the European elections. She is leaning into her human rights experience to carve out priorities on Gaza, Europe’s two-tiered migration system, and the corporate world’s social justice obligations.
The proposed sanctions come as the bloc is under increasing pressure from Ukraine to boost its military support. But could it just harden Russia’s position?
As Ireland contends with rising road deaths this year, the head of EU-funded group EIT Urban Mobility said policymakers need to embrace tech. Maria Tsavachidis also thinks robotaxis are around the corner.
The greatly touted AI Act promises to rein in artificial intelligence but questions swell around just how exactly national authorities will police the tech.
The new taoiseach has promised to help struggling indigenous companies but the state of EU policies for small businesses shows many gaps to be bridged, writes Jonathan Keane in Brussels.
The 27 are opening EU membership talks with Kyiv and extending €50bn in aid to Ukraine. Both sides must now deal with long-running protectionist interests. Thomas Hubert reports from Brussels.
Apple is opening up its app store weeks before the EU’s law to halt the emergence of online monopolies takes effect. Brussels argues it will level the playing field for start-ups, but will it stifle innovation at the world’s top tech firms?
The advocate general’s opinion shows that the EU court will either conclude that Ireland never did anything wrong in the old double Irish days, or vindicate its shift towards the even more lucrative green jersey scheme.
The detail of rules yet to be fully thrashed out will determine whether it makes more financial sense for mid-tier multinationals like Etsy to keep their international HQ located in Ireland.
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