EU Presidency Forum: Ireland

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- Thirty years on, where are the biggest remaining barriers preventing the Single Market from functioning fully?

- How can the EU reduce fragmentation and regulatory complexity while maintaining high standards across the Union?

- What role should the Single Market play in Europe’s broader competitiveness strategy?

- Which areas — services, capital, digital or energy — offer the greatest untapped potential for deeper integration?

- As the EU moves from legislating its digital framework to implementing it, what does “simplification” actually mean in practice for Europe’s digital rulebook?

- How can the proposed Digital Fairness Act strengthen consumer trust online while ensuring rules remain workable for companies operating across the Single Market?

- With overlapping frameworks emerging across AI, platforms and consumer protection, where are the biggest risks of regulatory complexity — and how should policymakers address them?

- What should success look like for the next phase of EU digital policy: stronger protections for citizens, clearer compliance for businesses, or a better balance of both?

- What are the key barriers preventing Europe from translating world-class research into global leadership in biotechnology and life sciences?

- How can the upcoming European Biotech Act strengthen Europe’s competitiveness while maintaining high standards for safety and patient protection?

- What role should regulation, investment, and industrial policy play in ensuring Europe remains an attractive location for life sciences innovation and manufacturing?