Challenging year ahead for Europe
Europe faces a challenging year in 2025 with wars on the EU’s borders, Donald Trump entering the White House and political uncertainty in a number of European capitals. Noelle O’Connell…
‘Consequences’ if UK joins Trump protectionism, warns Chambers
If the UK sides with President Trump’s trade plan, there will be “consequential challenges”, Jack Chambers has warned. EU finance ministers met in Brussels on Monday. For the first time…
Christmas on credit as one-fifth borrow to pay for the festive gifts
Many Irish families are scrimping and saving to pay for Christmas this year, according to a survey by Ireland’s consumer protection agency. One-fifth of people polled for the Competition and…
EU agrees Mercosur trade deal despite Irish reservations
The European Commission has agreed a trade deal with south America after 25 years of negotiations. The political agreement covers EU trade with Mercosur countries, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and…
OECD warns Ireland not to become a spendthrift
Ireland could overheat and push up inflation if it spends too much too fast, the OECD has warned. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its economic…
Multinational firms dragging Irish economy
Multinational companies headquartered in Ireland are causing a drag on the Irish economy, the European Commission has warned. “Ireland’s headline figures continue to indicate a slowdown of economic activity, largely…
Ryanair to appeal €100m hand luggage fine
The Spanish government has fined Ryanair more than €100 million for charging extra for hand luggage and excessive fees for printing tickets at the airport. Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs…
EU predicts losses for Irish fisheries
Ireland’s fishing industry is on course to make a loss for the third year in a row, the European Commission has warned. The EU forecasts Irish fisheries will make a…
Ireland in negative growth, forecasts EU
The Irish economy will contract by 0.5 percent this year before ping ponging back to growth next year, according to the European Commission. “Ireland’s GDP is expected to decline by…
No more pay for women until January
On average women across the EU are paid 12.7 per cent less than their male counterparts. That’s the equivalent to not getting any more pay from today for the rest…