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Advancing the EU Savings and Investment Union and completing the Banking Union while establishing a common fiscal capacity are essential to EU competitiveness.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Neil Willoughby, Head of EU Policy, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, delve into the detail of the Ibec policy brief on the EU Savings and Investment Union, and how progress on this plan could see greater access to finance for both consumers and business in Ireland, while boosting Europe's productivity and competitiveness.
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Ep. 106 / Ibec Responds
Budget 2027 – Building a Resilient Economy
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist is joined by Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, as they unpack Ibec’s latest Budget 2027 campaign – Building a Resilient Economy.
This year’s submission highlights an economic reality: Budget 2027 must balance immediate energy-driven volatility with long-term, structural transitions. Ireland is currently facing a technological and economic shift, and to thrive we must position ourselves as leading early adopters.
Gerard, Hazel, and Mourad break down the strategic steps needed to achieve this, focusing on our three critical pillars:
- Rewiring our Approach to Talent
- Driving Growth, Innovation, and AI Preparedness
- Navigating the Energy & Inflation Shock
Ep. 105 / Ibec Responds
European Business Priorities: A Conversation with Danny McCoy & Fredrik Persson
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson, discuss the priorities and challenges facing European companies over the next six months. Following the Council of Presidents meetings in Dublin, they analyse how Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU will look to foster cross-border business growth and economic resilience.