AmCham EU

Heading to the US with the AmChams in Europe

30 Apr 2024

All Committees

From Monday, 22 to Friday, 26 April, AmCham EU joined the AmChams in Europe (ACE) delegation to the United States. Including more than 40 representatives from 30 different AmChams, the delegates visited Washington, DC and Miami to discuss transatlantic business priorities with a range of organisations. Throughout the trip, the need for business-friendly policies across the Atlantic and the importance of the transatlantic relationship continued to be mentioned.

What is the role of intellectual property in sustainable development?

25 Apr 2024

All Committees

Intellectual Property

Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day 2024 we looked at how intellectual property (IP) can help us in reaching the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On Thursday, 25 March, we were joined by Lisa Jorgenson, Deputy Director-General, Patents and Technology, World Intellectual Property Organization who shared more about the role that IP plays in building a more sustainable future. By fostering innovation, IP has a crucial role in achieving the SDGs and advancing global wellbeing.

Enabling healthcare in a digital age – the European Health Data Space

24 Apr 2024

All Committees

Healthcare

On Wednesday, 24 April, the European Parliament voted in favour of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). This is a key step to unlock digital health across the European Union and beyond. The EHDS will empower patients and enable more precise and personalised healthcare for improved outcomes across the care spectrum.