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A digital future for all

5 Feb 2025
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With a global shortage of nearly 4 million cybersecurity professionals, the EU aims to upskill 20 million information and communication technology  specialists by 2030. In response, Cisco has committed to training 250,000 people in cybersecurity skills by 2026 through its Networking Academy. By 2024, it had already trained 224,000 individuals, strengthening Europe’s digital resilience. Cisco also champions diversity, offering scholarships for women in Spain, supporting the European CyberCup and training 9,000 Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Committed to long-term impact, Cisco will continue working with partners across Europe to bridge the skills gap and foster an inclusive digital future. Learn more on Invested in Europe. 

Meeting with Commissioner Dombrovskis on regulatory simplification

4 Feb 2025
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On Monday, 3 February, AmCham EU met with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification. The focus of the meeting was to underscore the urgency of regulatory simplification through the Omnibus simplification package. With 84% of our membership citing regulatory burdens as their top challenge for doing business in Europe, the need for action is clear. The Omnibus represents a crucial opportunity to reduce the regulatory burden, restore business confidence in the EU and establish a clear roadmap for future policy. 

Connecting with the newly arrived APAs

4 Feb 2025
All committees

To mark the arrival of the newly arrived Accredited Parliamentary Assistants (APAs) in Brussels, AmCham EU hosted a reception on Monday, 3 February. The event provided a platform for our members to engage with the APAs, exchange insights and foster connections. As Parliamentary staff, APAs play an invaluable role in laying the groundwork for Europe’s future. Their work shapes much of what we discuss in Brussels. Sarah Lenczner (Qualcomm), Vice-Chair of AmCham EU’s European Parliament Outreach Task Force and Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, opened the evening by welcoming attendees and highlighting the role of public-private partnerships in shaping effective policymaking. Thank you to Mondelēz International, MSD and Qualcomm for sponsoring the event. 

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