One thing the European economy has always had going for it is its strong industrial sector. But thanks to bad luck, and a few big policy blunders, that's changing very quickly.
To outcompete private companies, Reits need to be big and specialised but, in Europe's fractured markets, they can't grow and remain stuck between two stools. I-Res is the Irish illustration of this problem.
The DUP is returning to Stormont and Viktor Orbán has dropped his veto on helping Ukraine, but it could take more economic damage before the benefits of international cooperation overcome narrow domestic interests – including in Ireland.
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.
While the US dominates Ireland's multinational investment scene, UK investors used to lead acquisitions in the domestic Irish economy. They are being replaced by those from the continent.
Europe is a technology-taker, not a technology-maker. So what is its role in the flammable world of space tech – and should it even have one?
“Say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos,” said the perenially angry Walter character in Joel and Ethan Cohen's film. A swathe of the Spanish electorate voting this Sunday are on the same page.
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness wants to push new rules to ease the flow of capital across the continent before elections take centre stage next year. She also discusses green finance, Russian sanctions and her own future. Read or listen.
With one year to the next European Election, the Qatargate corruption scandal is rocking Brussels like never before. The Irishwoman at the head of the EU’s influence watchdog discusses accountability gaps, revolving doors and her own future.
As EU ministers including Ireland’s adopted the proposed Nature Restoration Law last week, speakers at Alltech’s Dublin conference promoted technology instead of restrictions to achieve environmental goals in agriculture. This debate is far from over.
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