Welcome to the spring 2026 edition of the Ibec Europe & Global Focus
As we move closer to the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Ibec’s campaign for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, ‘Making a Resilient, Competitive EU a Reality’ continues to steer our policy work. This edition provides strategic analysis and the Irish business position on the latest EU and international
developments.
This edition includes:
Editorial – March global engagements more important than ever
Ireland's EU Presidency
- Ibec engages with key policy makers on the Industrial Accelerator Act
- Commissioner McGrath’s EU Inc proposal: creating a harmonised EU company law regime
- Ibec welcomes the continued drive towards trade diversification
- Key EU legislative files to watch
EU Affairs
- European Council conclusions set end of year as target for progress
Global Trade & International Affairs
- WTO MC14: A shift toward plurilateralism and limited multilateral results
- EU-US update: Navigating uncertainty
Policy Desks
- Speeding up environmental assessments: Progress at the Irish and EU level
- Ibec’s Cyber Taskforce
Sectoral Highlights
- Irish Whiskey Association: Driving growth in challenging times
- Telecommunications Industry Ireland: Shaping Europe’s digital backbone
Ibec Global
Ibec Campaigns and Events
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