This brief provides an overview of France’s influence on the selection of the heads of the EU institutions and future thematic focus, in respect of developments within the EU since the European elections took place on 23-26 May 2019. It also assesses recent developments in Franco-Irish relations during this period. Further afield, the brief reviews President Macron’s broader strategy on foreign policy at the G7 Summit and annual Conference of Ambassadors.
On 1 July 2019, Finland assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This briefing examines what we can expect over the next six months.
The EU’s New Strategic Agenda will inform Union policies over the next five years. This blog examines the agenda’s Social Europe dimension and outlines where it overlaps with Ireland’s European policy.
Gert-Jan Koopman discusses the European Commission’s proposal for a long-term budget that focuses on the rule of law, less red tape and budgetary agility to cope with emerging challenges.
The EU’s High-Level Expert Group on AI (AI HLEG) has published its policy and investment recommendations for Trustworthy AI. This blog outlines the recommendations and reflects on how they fit into the EU’s approach to AI.
Ambassador Peter Burian outlines the EU vision in the new Strategy for Central Asia of building a modern, non-exclusive partnership to secure a more resilient, prosperous, rules-based economic and political space
Vladimír Šucha considers drivers and barriers to the use of new digital technologies in the agri-food sector and the next Common Agricultural Policy
The IIEA hosts the launch of a new book by Patrick Honohan, entitled Currency, Credit and Crisis: Central Banking in Ireland and Europe. Paschal Donohoe T.D., Minister for Finance & Public Expenditure and Reform, launches the book
Issue 66 of the Brexit Brief notes the current state of play in the Brexit debate and collates relevant news from Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU.
This joint IIEA and European Commission seminar discusses the Country Specific Recommendations in the context of an increased focus on inclusive growth and the economy of the future.
About UsThe IIEA is Ireland’s leading European & International Affairs think tank. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.
Our role is to identify key European and international policy trends, which will inform the work of Ireland’s decision makers and business leaders, and enrich the public debate on Ireland’s role in the EU and on the global stage.
Contact UsT. reception@iiea.com
E. +353 (0)1 874 6756
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Facebook
Media Enquiries: press@iiea.com
The Institute of International and European Affairs.
8 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
MembershipInstitute members support and contribute to the work of the IIEA.
The IIEA acknowledges the support of the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union.
IIEA
IIEA