You are here

Home » Press & Publications » News

News

Building a digitally secure transatlantic partnership

4 Apr 2023
All Committees
Digital Economy

In a meeting with AmCham EU, Juhan Lepassaar, Executive Director, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) dove deep into the EU-US Cyber Dialogue on Friday, 31 March. Together with his colleague Eric Vetillard, Lead Certification Expert, ENISA, the two covered the need for building cyber resilience in the context of the war in Ukraine and for the EU and the US to exchange best practices to protect critical infrastructure. In an increasingly digital world, it’s never been more important to protect against virtual threats.  

Discussing the importance of clean energy

4 Apr 2023
All Committees
Environment
Transport, Energy & Climate

Speaking on behalf of American industry in the EU, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, took part in a EU-US business roundtable covering clean energy on Monday, 3 April. Susan brought attention to the challenges facing US companies in Europe and the importance of regulatory simplicity, easier access to state funding and technology neutrality in the clean energy sector. In the runup to the EU-US Energy Council on Tuesday, 4 April, policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic made it clear that transatlantic cooperation is the basis to achieving the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Cybersecurity with the experts

3 Apr 2023
All Committees
Digital Economy

On Friday, 31 March, AmCham EU met with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Agency (NIST) to discuss work on digital identity. The meeting focused on the work being done on electronic ID cards and an overview on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council. They also discussed and gave updates on Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, Internet of Things Cybersecurity guidance and the Privacy Framework. The session then concluded after a Q&A and industry suggestion session with AmCham EU members.  

Discussing Spain’s priorities for the upcoming presidency in Madrid

31 Mar 2023
All Committees

From Wednesday, 29 March to Thursday, 30 March, AmCham EU visited Madrid, Spain for a series of meetings ahead of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The trip began with an event focused on women’s empowerment where the speakers, including Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, highlighted the awareness raised by EMPOWER HER and the work ahead in achieving economic parity for women. A networking session with Julissa Reynoso Pantaleon, US Ambassador to Spain followed. The visit concluded by meeting with Álvaro Rodríguez Ruíz, Deputy Director-General for Commercial Policy of the European Union, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism to discuss the upcoming presidency and the importance of transatlantic trade. 

Empowering Ukrainian women entrepreneurs with AmCham Ukraine

31 Mar 2023
All Committees

On Wednesday, 5 April, AmCham Ukraine is hosting the ‘Empowering Ukrainian Women Entrepreneurs Through Trade’ event, the second webinar in the EMPOWER HER series. The session will focus on the rights steps women entrepreneurs can take to attract funding and expand a business in the United States. Interested in following along? Have a look at the full programme and register today. 

Presenting the answers to Europe’s healthcare questions

28 Mar 2023
All Committees

On Friday, 21 April, AmCham EU will host a discussion on health systems in Central and Eastern Europe as assessed in the latest Economist Impact study. Hear from a diverse range of stakeholders including Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, European Commission on major trends in healthcare services throughout the region. Join us as we aim to prioritise investments in healthcare and commitment to long-term planning to strengthen resilience and improve outcomes for patients in the region. Don’t miss out – register today – and check out At a turning point: Healthcare systems in Central and Eastern Europe for more. 

Susan Danger on the competitiveness of Europe

28 Mar 2023
All Committees

Joining SEC Newgate EU for their TradeViews newsletter, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU shared her insights on American business in Europe, transatlantic relations and AmCham EU’s 60th anniversary. The conversation focused on the competitiveness of Europe and how to make sure that the EU remains attractive for American companies. By nurturing the Single Market, Europe can stay a key destination for US investment.

Catching up with European AmChams at the Brussels Briefing

28 Mar 2023

On Tuesday, 21 March, AmCham EU hosted its annual Brussels Briefing with 25 representatives from 15 AmChams in Europe in attendance. The Brussels Briefing is an approach to inform colleagues about the latest developments in EU policy, to exchange advocacy best practices and to network. This year's programme began with advocacy workshops focusing on digital and healthcare issues. The day also saw sessions on transatlantic cooperation, EMPOWER HER, the attractiveness of Europe and an inside look at the stories driving the agenda in Brussels.

Making responsible business conduct the norm

28 Mar 2023
Responsible Business Conduct

On Tuesday, 28 March AmCham EU hosted a discussion on the EU’s responsible business conduct agenda and on how cooperation between industry and institution is key in supporting the responsible business conduct framework. The keynote video address was delivered by Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights, European Commission.  

Susan Danger joins POLITICO’s EU Confidential podcast

24 Mar 2023
All Committees

On Thursday, 23 March, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, joined Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent, POLITICO, on the EU Confidential podcast. The conversation focused on European competitiveness and the central role the transatlantic relationship can play in the green transition. Europe and the United States are each other’s greatest strengths to achieve sustainability on both sides of the Atlantic. Listen to the full episode for more. 

Setting the standard for due diligence

24 Mar 2023
Responsible Business Conduct

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is a positive step toward promoting responsible business practices, but, some changes are still necessary. Maximum harmonisation across Member States will protect the integrity of the Single Market and ease burdens on businesses operating across the EU. We have outlined what needs to happen in a joint letter, signed together with twelve other European associations. 

Transatlantic 2023: in review

23 Mar 2023
All Committees

This year’s Transatlantic Conference, ‘Thriving together: uniting in the face of global challenges’ put industry and institutions in the same room to discuss the importance of a strong and united transatlantic relationship, especially on the green and digital transitions. The conference took place on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 and featured speakers from both sides of the Atlantic. As an opening video, Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, underlined the importance of keeping the transatlantic dialogue open through forums like the Trade and Technology Council. Michael Miebach, CEO, Mastercard, then expanded on why the focus should be on innovation, sustainability and inclusion to keep the EU and US competitive.  

Launch of The Transatlantic Economy 2023

21 Mar 2023
All Committees

The Transatlantic Economy 2023 presents the most up-to-date facts and figures about the economic relationship between Europe and the United States. The research was conducted independently by Daniel Hamilton and Joseph Quinlan at the Foreign Policy Institute, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University and the Transatlantic Leadership Network. This edition features new insights into the impact of the war in Ukraine, international sanctions on Russia, transatlantic energy transformations, the reconfiguration of global supply chains with ‘derisking’ strategies, relations with China as well as the green and digital transitions. It also includes individual profiles for 30+ European countries, with Ukraine surveyed for the first time, and all 50 US states. This year marks the 20th edition of The Transatlantic Economy, the annual survey of transatlantic jobs, trade and investment.

Discussing the EU's digital economy in Strasbourg

20 Mar 2023
All Committees

From Monday, 13 March to Wednesday, 15 March, an AmCham EU delegation visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The trip centered around meetings with a total of 14 MEPs representing the five main political groups. The delegates voiced their concerns on the AI Act and Data Act, and offered solutions based on industry input. Making sure definitions are clear and avoiding legal fragmentation are the way forward for both acts.  

Diving deep on finance in Frankfurt and Strasbourg

20 Mar 2023
All Committees

On Monday, 13 March an AmCham EU delegation travelled to Frankfurt, Germany to meet with the European Central Bank, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and International Sustainability Standards Board. On Tuesday, 14 March the delegation then travelled to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France to meet with 11 MEPs. The delegation focused on the Capital Markets Union package, Banking package, Instant Payments and the implementation of Digital Operational Resilience Act. The proper implementation of these acts is crucial for securing a level-playing field and avoiding legal fragmentation in financial services. 

Why Critical Raw Materials matter

15 Mar 2023
All Committees

The responsible sourcing of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) will determine the success of the EU's green and digital transitions. Making sure they are available for all sectors, from transport to technology, must remain a top priority for the EU and the US – which is why it's encouraging news that the two sides recently announced a new dialogue to strengthen and secure transatlantic CRM supply chains. But why are these materials so critical and how can policymakers ensure that industry has access to the responsibly-sourced CRMs it needs? Read our latest blog to find out. 

Achieving clarity on the EU Data Act

15 Mar 2023
All Committees
Digital Economy

On Tuesday, 14 March, the European Parliament (EP) confirmed the Rapporteur’s mandate and the EP’s position on the EU Data Act Regulation negotiations with the Council of the European Union. During these trilogue negotiations, the priority for EU decision-makers should be to achieve clarity on the remaining outstanding concerns raised by industry stakeholders across all sectors.

Discussing chemicals legislation in Helsinki and Warsaw

14 Mar 2023
All Committees

From Monday, 6 March to Tuesday, 7 March, an AmCham EU delegation met with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki, Finland. The delegates spoke with Dr Sharon McGuinness, Executive Director, ECHA and Frank Buchler, Head of Unit, ECHA, to discuss the EU Green Deal and the EU's chemicals strategy. The delegation then traveled to Warsaw, Poland on Wednesday, 8 March, to meet with the Ministry of Development and Technology and the Ministry of Health. The trips led to a fruitful exchange on the challenges faced by both industry and the Member States around the EU's chemicals legislation. 

Tackling healthcare challenges with technology with AmCham Croatia

14 Mar 2023
All Committees

How can healthcare manage growing inflation, raw materials prices and transport disruptions while still making sure patients receive the best care? AmCham Croatia aimed to answer this at their conference 'Trends in Healthcare - Challenges and Opportunities' on Tuesday, 14 March. Jelka Drašković, Director, Key Markets of Europe and Canada, MSD presented AmCham EU’s report, written by the Economist Impact, on healthcare systems in Central and Eastern Europe. The conference also featured a discussion around the opportunities that the use of technologies has for healthcare systems.  

An in-depth chat with Mark Gitenstein, US Ambassador to the European Union

13 Mar 2023
All Committees

Looking for the most up to date information on the transatlantic relationship? Don’t miss Mark Gitenstein, US Ambassador to the European Union at our Transatlantic Conference 2023. He’ll be sitting down with Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU to give his unique insight on the war in Ukraine, EU-US trade and much more. With just over one week until the conference, sign up now before it’s too late. 

Pages