Meanings of lost competitiveness in English

In the boom years, Ireland lost competitiveness relative to its EU neighbours.

And lost competitiveness must be regained through innovation and altered work practices.

Some talk of lost competitiveness and of public-sector pay bills that are out-of-kilter.

There is overwhelming evidence that the economy has lost competitiveness, it was warned today.

Many economists' concerns over Portugal have focused on lost competitiveness and an inability to generate sustainable economic growth.

He listed what he said were the five major challenges facing France, including defending French identity, restoring lost competitiveness and enforcing state authority.

The future of Greece's aquaculture industry is important for the country as a whole, as it tries to claw back years of lost competitiveness.

Ms Callan said it was "now critical that productivity growth meets these cost increases in order for businesses to regain lost competitiveness".

But Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban is growing faster than before the 2008 crisis, and the forint has regained some of its lost competitiveness.