If France could lead the world with Minitel in the 1980s, surely Europe can free itself from Silicon Valley’s shackles now? | Alexander Hurst
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/27/france-minitel-1980s-europe-silicon-valley-shackles
If France could lead the world with Minitel in the 1980s, surely Europe can free itself from Silicon Valley’s shackles now?
Back then, France punched above its weight when it came to tech. The EU needs it to rediscover its taste for the cutting edge, says Paris-based writer Alexander Hurst
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You can also listen back to Alan Ahearne talking to Sarah McInerney on RTE Morning Ireland earlier today, hop to 46 minutes
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/morning-ireland/2026/0319/1564124-morning-ireland-thursday-19-march-2026/"To deliver a “world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ireland” that can harness the potential of indigenous companies, Ahearne said the Government should consider tax incentive schemes aimed at attracting top talent from abroad to Irish companies."
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/03/19/urgent-government-action-required-to-safeguard-economic-growth/
Ireland left exposed by dependence on handful of multinationals, says Collison-commissioned report
Report commissioned by the Collison brothers argues for tax incentives to attract high quality global talent
Ireland’s leader defends Starmer from Trump insults in White House meeting
Micheál Martin avoided the trap that snared Germany’s chancellor by politely pushing back as Donald Trump slammed Keir Starmer, NATO and migration to Europe.
The rise of the 'founder': Why is everyone a CEO now?
https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/the-big-question-is-becoming-a-ceo-the-answer-to-a-sluggish-job-market“So it's not just the economic circumstances, although that is a factor. There also is this very acute entrepreneurial spirit amongst that generation.”
The Rise of the Founder: Why is everyone a CEO now?
As hiring slows across Europe, record numbers of professionals are rebranding themselves as a ‘Founder’ on LinkedIn. New data reveals a sharp rise in entrepreneurial titles — but is it ambition or necessity driving the trend? #TheBigQuestion
Full house last night for the Old Ireland in Colour talk and mini exhibition at the wonderful venue that is Oughterard Courthouse. Thank you to Antoinette Lydon and all at the Oughterard Heritage Group for the kind invite, the warm welcome, the tea, and the photos!
I will be giving a talk tomorrow for the Oughterard Heritage Group at 8 PM in the Oughterard Courthouse (H91 XWH9) on "Old Ireland in Colour plus Oughterard, Galway and Connemara Photos"
https://www.oughterardheritage.org/content/events/talk-by-john-breslin
https://www.oughterardcourthouse.com/2026/03/09/dont-miss-this-friday-nights-talk-in-the-courthouse-13th-march-2026/
J-Gerard BRESLIN
