The Business Ambition for Ireland's Presidency
The Irish Presidency takes place at a pivotal time for Ireland and Europe. A decade defined by disruption has shown that competitiveness and resilience are now inseparable. Europe’s resilience continues to be tested by war on its borders, energy and growing geopolitical fragmentation.
To help meet these challenges, Ibec has developed a series of six priority papers that provide a path toward creating a new pragmatic Europe. This ambition places resilience and competitiveness at the centre of delivering stability and opportunity for business and citizens alike.
Over the coming weeks, and in advance of the Government’s public consultation on its EU Presidency priorities, Ibec will activate the campaign Making a Resilient, Competitive EU a Reality: The Business Ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency, setting out the business priorities for Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency.
EU Presidency / Policy Papers
Trade and investment: Strengthening relationships, maximising opportunities
Effective strategic autonomy must include a commitment to openness. Open, rulesbased and digital trade are key to competitive, resilient and sustainable Irish and European economies.
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Single Market and Simplification: Turning Ambition Into Action
The Single Market is one of the EU’s most valuable assets. Evidence-based, impact-assessed and future-proof legislation is the cornerstone of a properly functioning Single Market.
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Labour market and social policy: Skills, innovation and EU added value
A resilient, innovative, and competitive economy is the prerequisite for a prosperous and inclusive social Europe.
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Enterprise and economy: Create the conditions for competitiveness
To attract essential private investment, the Presidency must focus on maintaining a globally competitive tax position, addressing market fragmentation, and delivering critical infrastructure across clean energy, transport, and housing.
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Security and Defence: Pillars of a Resilient Europe
Security and defence are central to Europe’s capacity to prosper. As part of Ibec’s campaign, Making a Resilient, Competitive EU a Reality, this paper positions security within a broader framework of resilience—the essential foundation for long-term competitiveness.
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Digital and AI: Simplification, adoption and innovation
At the mid-point of the EU’s ‘Digital Decade’ and this legislative cycle, the Irish Presidency provides an opportunity for the EU and its Member States to engage with business to deliver shared digitalisation ambitions.At the mid-point of the EU’s ‘Digital Decade’ and this legislative cycle, the Irish Presidency provides an opportunity for the EU and its Member States to engage with business to deliver shared digitalisation ambitions.
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The Business Ambition for Ireland's Presidency
Fergal O’Brien and Pat Ivory provide overview of our new campaign: “Making a Resilient, Competitive EU a Reality”