Is a “true single market” is possible in Europe?
5 December 2025 - 9 minsA Nobel prize winning economist has said there is no true European single market. Phillipe Aghion says Europe is falling behind the US in terms of innovation because the market is over-regulated and punishes failure at every turn. If the EU is to keep up with Washington and Beijing, the barriers to entry need to be lowered. Economics lecturer from Technical University Dublin, Emma Howard joined Pat in studio to discuss whether a “true single market” is possible in Europe.
Actor and author Hugh Bonneville on his new book
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Actor and Author Hugh Bonneville joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new book 'Playing Under The Piano'.
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