European Movement Ireland

#AYearinEMI In October European Movement Ireland and Grant Thornton Ireland hosted “CSRD Unpacked: The Practicalities of Implementation and What Comes Next,” which featured a keynote speech from former EU Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, Mairead McGuinness. As of 1 January 2025, large companies in Ireland with over 250 employees will be required to comply with the CSRD, among others. Large businesses must now place sustainable reporting on the same footing as financial reporting. The event emphasised practical steps for businesses to navigate these new requirements. Speakers stressed the challenges of implementing the directive, particularly in building the necessary skills and capacity, but also highlighted the potential benefits, including uncovering new business opportunities and managing risk more effectively. Read more about this exciting event here 👉https://lnkd.in/eF-hj6aB

#AYearinEMI, In November European Movement Ireland published a report highlighting the European Union’s failure to respond to Israel’s ongoing military assaults in Gaza and Lebanon and outlined its obligations to uphold international law. Deputy CEO and Head of Policy & Research Lorna Hayes spoke to Damien Tiernan Déise Today WLR FM to discuss the International Criminal Court decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European Movement Ireland's report; "At European Movement Ireland, what we are saying is that the EU needs to step up and take urgent action to try and push Israel to halt its actions and really grave violations of human rights in Gaza, and we feel the EU has leverage and influence. Given the decision yesterday by the ICC and other international accountability efforts over the last 13 months, the time really is now.” 🎧Listen back 👉https://lnkd.in/eaqtGjqu 📖Read the report in full 👉https://lnkd.in/eZYxTvJx

Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh agus do theaghlach ó European Movement Ireland Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year ✨ Táimid ag súil le 2025, beir bua!

#AYearinEMI A key theme for the new EU Mandate is EU Competitiveness. In September, following Mario Draghi’s report, The Future of European Competitiveness, there has been much focus on strengthening and improving the EU economy, CEO European Movement Ireland Noelle O Connell spoke to Joe Lynam Newstalk following its launch, discussing the report she said; “It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brave, it’s ambitious and it’s outlining the challenges and the opportunities that are there, that if Europe wants to be bold and cease them, it can. But, it is very clear, in that €750-€850BN will be required per annum to enhance Europe's competitiveness to compete with the US and China.” 🎧 Listen back 👉 https://lnkd.in/dW8fGkEP In May, CEO Noelle O Connell also wrote an op-ed on EU competitiveness for the Business Post highlighting it’s importance during the European elections. “Ireland is a bridge between the EU and the US, and this policy of competitiveness could aid our strategy of balancing the two relationships. At present, the US and China are pursuing more protectionist industrial policies, which has led to the EU reassessing its long-term economic development.” 📰 Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCdSsBbX

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#AYearinEMI, In October, Honorary President of European Movement Ireland Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for European Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD officially launched the Blue Star Programme for the 2024/2025 school year, alongside European Movement Ireland Chair Julie Sinnamon and pupils from Loreto Junior School. The #bluestarprogramme gives primary school pupils an opportunity to learn about the European Union in a fun, accessible and creative way. For more information on the Blue Star Programme👉https://lnkd.in/eyXEEjA5

#AYearinEMI In June, European Movement Ireland had the honour of awarding President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe, European of the Year 2024, which was kindly sponsored by PwC Ireland. This award recognises individuals and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to promoting and enhancing Ireland’s place within the EU. Addressing the ceremony Honorary President of European Movement Ireland Taoiseach Simon Harris said; “Minister Donohoe has played an instrumental role in the recovery of the Eurozone economy after the COVID-19 pandemic and ensured the stability of the euro area following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and rising global inflation. I commend him for his leadership, talent, and ability to achieve consensus by implementing prudent fiscal policy that has benefitted the euro area. This award today is a great recognition of his contribution and commitment to the role of President of the Eurogroup.” President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe was the first Irish Minister for Finance to be elected to the role in July 2020. Under his Presidency, the Eurogroup dealt with challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and rising global inflation amongst other issues. Furthermore, Croatia introduced the euro currency in 2023 and Bulgaria is currently seeking to advance its case to join the Eurozone. Read more about European of the Year 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeQ2TZAr

🎄✨Wishing you and your family a warm, happy and peaceful Christmas, Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir ó European Movement Ireland

#AYearinEMI In May, European Movement Ireland and Amárach Research launched the annual island of Ireland EU Poll. The #EMIPoll2024 is the only poll dedicated to EU Affairs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 🔹 The poll found support for Ireland’s membership of the EU remains strong at 84%, however the 2024 results indicate a notable decline in both jurisdictions on the question of whether the EU is moving in the right direction, with a drop from 58% in 2023 to 49% this year. 🔹 Majority in Ireland do not believe there will be a united Ireland in the EU in the next 10 years: 55%, compared to 58% last year. In Northern Ireland: 47% believe there will be, 43% believe there won’t be, and 10% don’t know. 🔹 Among the areas of low satisfaction with the EU’s performance were its response on issues such as migration, war in Ukraine and the Israel – Gaza conflict. 46% of respondents in Ireland and 44% in Northern Ireland ranked the EU’s performance weakest in the area of migration. The timing of this poll coincided with the debate around the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact. 🔹 Nearly half of respondents in both jurisdictions believe that the EU’s performance is strongest in the area of Trade 46% in ROI, and 55% in NI. This underlines the positive public perception of the Single Market and its benefit to the economies, both North and South. #EMIPoll2024 received coverage across media in Ireland including coverage in The Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, Business Post, TheJournal.ie and Belfast Telegraph, and many other news outlets. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR7PvrBE

Looking back at #AYearinEMI, May saw the start of the #CanVoteWillVote European Election campaign in co-operation with the European Parliament Office in Ireland. European Movement Ireland travelled across the country to host a series of Town Halls in advance of polling day. These events took place in each EU constituency and saw journalists and academics discuss topics such as the role of the European Elections, the impact of the European Parliament in our daily lives, and the role of voters in shaping our future. Voters also had the opportunity to engage directly with MEP candidates in advance of polling day. The #CanVoteWillVote campaign gained significant regional and national coverage including European Movement Ireland CEO Noelle O Connell appearing on Newstalk’s the Anton Savage Show EU Elections Special and the Dublin Town Hall was run in the Irish Daily Mail, among many other national and regional news outlets. Furthermore, EM Ireland launched our #EUElectionInformationHub which garnered over 240,000 visits during the election and provided details on; 🔹 All three EU constituencies 🔹 Candidates seeking election 🔹 The parties and EU political groupings 🔹 Information on how to register to vote 🔹 Checking the register to ensure you are eligible to vote Read about European Movement Ireland in co-operation with European Parliament Office in Ireland EU Election Town Halls; Dublin 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAcMQguB Midlands North-West 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU3JGm-j Ireland South 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-AD3w2g