Policies that enhance EU competitiveness, simplify regulation, and strengthen the Single Market not only benefit Europe, they directly support Ireland’s attractiveness as a location for US companies and reinforce the foundations of the transatlantic economy. In a recent FDI Insights survey, 40% of respondents said that Ireland’s number one priority during its EU Presidency should be advancing EU competitiveness, productivity, and innovation policy. While Europe remains an attractive destination for investment, regulatory complexity and administrative burdens continue to weigh on productivity and growth. Ireland’s EU Presidency provides an opportunity to bring a business-informed perspective to these discussions. Ireland’s Presidency needs to be bold, needs to be strong and needs to deliver a message of what business needs to succeed.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 07:18 UTC