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- 4. Procurement is EU companies bidding for government contracts over €50,000 in other member states.
- 5. is an industry in Ireland transformed by EU membership, focusing on high-tech exports.
- 8. are economic benefits created by Ireland’s access to the EU market.
- 10. Movement is the right of EU citizens to live, work, and travel in any member state.
- 14. Force is workers from EU member states contributing taxes and filling roles in Ireland’s economy.
- 15. Policy is EU rules, like the Common Agricultural Policy, affecting Ireland.
- 16. expanded list now includes 30 terms and definitions for your crossword, all derived from the provided information. Let me know if you'd like assistance formatting the puzzle!
- 19. is tariffs on non-EU imports that protect EU industries from cheaper competition.
- 22. Businesses are multinational companies that invest in Ireland due to EU membership.
- 23. is the currency used by many EU countries, simplifying trade.
- 24. Trade is the elimination of barriers for goods within the EU single market.
- 25. are taxes on imports from non-EU countries, eliminated within the EU.
- 26. is the system of trade and production in Ireland, strengthened by EU membership.
- 28. Agricultural Policy is EU rules requiring Irish farmers to sell at fixed prices.
- 29. are contributions by foreign companies and workers to the Irish economy.
- 31. are difficulties like compliance with EU policies or high labour costs.
- 34. Market is the EU agreement allowing free movement of goods, services, people, and capital.
- 35. Republic is one of the EU member states listed in your information.
- 36. is businesses moving from Ireland to other EU countries with lower costs.
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- 1. is the cost associated with moving goods within the EU market.
- 2. is the movement of Irish workers to other EU countries.
- 3. is one of the original six countries in the European Coal and Steel Community.
- 6. are transportation, currency exchange, and language barriers when trading within the EU.
- 7. is a founding member of the European Coal and Steel Community.
- 9. Funds are EU financial aids aimed at improving less-developed regions like Ireland.
- 11. is the large consumer base in the EU that supports Irish businesses.
- 12. are created in Ireland due to foreign investment and EU economic opportunities.
- 13. Funds are financial supports for infrastructure and development in EU regions.
- 17. is a global business that has invested in Ireland due to EU trade opportunities.
- 18. is the challenge for Irish businesses to compete efficiently in the EU market.
- 20. Barriers are obstacles like tariffs, eliminated within the EU single market.
- 21. is a member of the EU, benefiting from trade, funding, and foreign investment.
- 26. is Irish firms selling goods within the EU without tariffs.
- 27. Direct Investment is global businesses like Intel setting up in Ireland for free trade opportunities.
- 30. is a value upheld by the EU, promoting cultural and linguistic inclusion.
- 32. Labour Costs are a disadvantage for attracting businesses to Ireland.
- 33. Welfare is Ireland’s system supporting non-Irish nationals under EU policies.