Ronan Murphy

Ireland

Head of Social and Football Journalist at Football Transfers

🖊 Head of Social & Football Journalist for @transfersdotcom. 📺 Bundesliga & European Football Pundit for @SonySportsNetwk. Predictions for @oddspedia DMs open

Articles

The Future of EU-US Tech Security Policy

1 month ago | cepa.org | Fiona Alexander |Ronan Murphy

Event Overview A discussion with High Sevel US and Polish Officials Leading on Cloud Security, Competitiveness, and Cybersecurity. With technology being a driver of national security, it is key for the US and the EU to explore the nexus between cybersecurity, cloud competitiveness, and national security.
Europe Fines US Tech: What Does it Mean?

1 month ago | cepa.org | Ronan Murphy

Background: For weeks, the European Commission was poised to fine Apple and Meta for competition violations. Earlier this month, and against the backdrop of fresh trade conflicts, Commission President Ursula der Leyen was explicit when she said that the EU could hit US services as retaliation for any US tariffs on the bloc. In a long-anticipated move, Brussels moved forward with fining Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Lewis Hamilton F1: Redes explotan contra Martin Brundle por comentarios contra el piloto británico

1 month ago | gpfans.com | Ronan Murphy

Martin Brundle se vio duramente criticado por los aficionados de F1 tras calificar de travieso a Lewis Hamilton durante un intenso duelo en pista frente a Lando Norris. El piloto de Ferrari permitió en dos ocasiones que Norris lo adelantara, para luego recuperar la posición usando el DRS. Brundle no dudó en censurar la maniobra del siete veces campeón mundial.
'Brundle hates Lewis' - Sky Sports F1 pundit slammed for Hamilton comments

1 month ago | gpfans.com | Ronan Murphy

Martin Brundle came under fire from F1 fans after claiming Lewis Hamilton was 'naughty' during an on-track battle with Lando Norris. The Ferrari driver twice allowed Norris to pass before using the DRS to take the place back, with Brundle criticising the move by the seven-time world champion.
Lewis Hamilton F1: Todas las reacciones al nuevo premio que ha ganado en la Fórmula 1

1 month ago | gpfans.com | Ronan Murphy

Lewis Hamilton recibió numerosos elogios tras su brillante actuación en el Gran Premio de Baréin, lo que le valió el reconocimiento de Piloto del Día. El británico, que se unió a Ferrari para la temporada 2025, aún se está adaptando a su nueva máquina. Sin embargo, en carrera demostró todo su talento al escalar desde la novena posición en la parrilla hasta finalizar en quinto lugar.
'Lewis Hamilton is still the best driver on the grid' - Ferrari star hailed after Driver of the Day win

1 month ago | gpfans.com | Ronan Murphy

Lewis Hamilton received a lot of plaudits after his excellent drive at the Bahrain Grand Prix saw him win Driver of the Day. The Briton, who joined Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, is still getting to grips with his new car, but put in a stellar showing on race day to climb from P9 on the grid to finish in fifth position. Hamilton's drive also included an excellent overtake on long-time rival Max Verstappen, much to the delight of his numerous fans on social media.
A Fintech Turning Point: How Much Data Should Banks Share?

1 month ago | cepa.org | Padraig Nolan |Ronan Murphy |Bill Rosenblatt |Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

Fintech startups depend on access to data in order to offer digital banking, mobile payments, peer-to-peer lending, investment platforms, and other new services. Banks often resist giving their account information to potential competitors. Both European and American regulators are considering new rules to resolve this standoff about data access that are diverging in style, scope, and ambition—and the outcome could redefine global fintech leadership.
The New Energy Frontline: Nuclear

2 months ago | cepa.org | Maciej Bukowski |Ronan Murphy |Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti |Elena Davlikanova

Nuclear power is making a geopolitical comeback, fueled not least by the ever-growing demand from booming AI. Once sidelined by cost, safety, and proliferation concerns, nuclear is now being revived not just for decarbonization — but also as a strategic lever in a new era of great power rivalry. One telling indicator is Washington’s push to overturn the World Bank’s 1959 ban on nuclear lending — a move meant to allow US firms to compete with China as well as Russia.
Europe Moves Ahead on Regulating US Tech

2 months ago | cepa.org | William Echikson |Ronan Murphy |Michael C. DiCianna |Chels Michta

It is a tough choice: risk fueling transatlantic tensions or continue with the European Union’s longstanding commitment to tech regulation. The US administration has derided the DMA as a “tax” or “tariff” on US companies and threatened retaliation. On April 2, the US plans to impose so-called “reciprocal” tariffs by increasing US duties to match the tax rates other countries charge. Europeans are scrambling to respond.
Silver Lining for European Tech: Swedish Startups

2 months ago | cepa.org | Oona Lagercrantz |Ronan Murphy |Maciej Bukowski |Henrik Larsen

Stockholm recently hosted Techarena, bringing together 12,000 founders, investors, and policymakers under the theme “Becoming the Best in the World.” Contrary to the common narrative of Europe turning into a museum, having missed out on the digital revolution, Sweden offers a welcome counterpoint – while, in an era of transatlantic tensions, highlights the potential danger of depending on US tech.