In a sign of the prestige and economic benefits that the six month rotating presidencies can bring EU member states, Irish companies are set to battle to have their logos everywhere during their country's presidency.
The Irish Independent reports that the Irish government, which will take over at the EU helm in the first half of 2004, is considering allowing Irish companies to provide sponsorship to the presidency.
It has written to trade and business organisations to see if their...
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