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Lockheed Martin and Expedia join AmCham EU

1 Feb 2017
All Committees

AmCham EU is delighted to announce two new members, Lockheed Martin and Expedia. 

AmCham EU Board meets with Ambassador Clyde Kull

26 Jan 2017
All Committees
Board

The AmCham EU Board of Directors met with Ambassador Clyde Kull, Deputy Permanent Representative of Estonia to the EU, to engage in an open discussion on the current state of transatlantic relations and the priorities of the upcoming Estonian Council Presidency.

New EP President: strong leadership critical to steer Europe through uncertain times

18 Jan 2017
All Committees
European Parliament Outreach

AmCham EU extends its congratulations to Antonio Tajani following his election as President of the European Parliament.

AmCham EU's recommendations on the implementation of GDPR

17 Jan 2017
Digital Economy

On 25 May, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) will become applicable, bringing significant changes to data protection rules across the European Economic Area (EEA).  With the adoption of the GDPR, the EU recognizes the importance of harmonizing European data protection laws, in order to facilitate cross-border commerce.

Claudia Selli elected Chair of DEC Committee

13 Jan 2017
Digital Economy

Following the election process for the position of Chair of the Digital Economy Committee, AmCham EU is delighted to confirm that Claudia Selli (EU Affairs Director, AT&T) has been elected chair on a two-year term, effective immediately. Congratulations Claudia, and thank you to our members for the excellent voter turnout.

AmCham EU presents Maltese Ambassador with Presidency Recommendations

12 Dec 2016

AmCham EU welcomed Marlene Bonnici, Maltese Ambassador to the European Union, on Monday 12 December to present her with The Recommendations to the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

AmCham EU donates 80 holiday boxes to less fortunate

12 Dec 2016

On Friday, 9 December AmCham EU invited members and staff to help fill and wrap food boxes to be delivered to those in need this holiday season. 

Building the European Data Economy: A Transatlantic Perspective

9 Dec 2016
Digital Economy

On Thursday, 8 December 2016, AmCham EU organised its fourth annual Transatlantic Digital Economy Conference.

AmCham EU attends ALDE Congress in Warsaw

5 Dec 2016
European Parliament Outreach

A delegation from the European Parliament Outreach Task Force attended the ALDE Congress in Warsaw. Susan Danger, CEO of AmCham EU, participated in a discussion with Cecilia Malmstrom, European Commissioner for Trade, on 'Free Trade in an era of populistic protectionism'.

December Plenary focuses on ‘Simplifying VAT to boost trade’

5 Dec 2016
All Committees
Customs & Trade Facilitation
Plenary Meeting

AmCham EU’s Customs and Trade Facilitation Committee hosted a plenary session on Monday, 5 December 2016 on the subject of ‘Simplifying VAT to boost trade’. 

Circular Economy: One year later, hurdles remain

2 Dec 2016
Environment
Transport, Energy & Climate

2 December 2016 marks one year since the EU launched a very ambitious plan – The Circular Economy Package. In response, AmCham EU published The Circular Economy – 10 innovative business solutions and how to go further.  

AmCham EU and Invest Europe event reaffirms ‘The Case for Investing in Europe’

29 Nov 2016
All Committees
Single Market - OBSOLETE

On Tuesday, 29 November 2016, AmCham EU and Invest Europe hosted a joint event on ‘The Case for Investing in Europe’ as part of Invest Week.

AmCham EU takes part in Invest Week

28 Nov 2016

Invest Week is a series of events focused on the European investment and growth agenda being held for the first time in 2016. AmCham EU is partnering with twenty-seven organisations for the week with over sixteen events taking place across Brussels. 

 

'Future of the Single Market' Interview with Susan Danger

AmCham EU presents 'The Future of the Single Market', a collaboration with ITN Productions

24 Nov 2016
All Committees

The Single Market currently faces a number of threats which could result in further fragmentation. The benefits that the Single Market brings to consumers, business and the overall economy are not widely known or well understood. Given what’s at stake, AmCham EU believes it is now more important than ever to communicate the benefits of the Single Market as widely and effectively as possible.

Employment and Social Affairs Committee hosts plenary on ‘Building Skills for the Future’

21 Nov 2016
Future of Work, Education & Skills
Plenary Meeting

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee hosted the November plenary on the topic of ‘Building Skills for the Future’.

A panel discussion took place with representatives from the OECD, the European Commission’s Digital Economy and Skills Unit, and JA Europe. The keynote speech was delivered by Michel Servoz, Director-General, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion at the European Commission.

AmCham EU Executive Council holds fall plenary meeting in Brussels

14 Nov 2016
All Committees
Executive Council

On 9 and 10 November AmCham EU held its Executive Council Fall Plenary meeting in Brussels for a series of high-level meetings. 

MeetingPackage.com wins AmCham EU Youth Entrepreneurship Award

10 Nov 2016

AmCham EU is pleased to announce that MeetingPackage.com, a Finnish start-up, is the winner of the 2016 AmCham EU Youth Entrepreneurship Award. MeetingPackage.com is an online platform dedicated to the booking of meeting rooms. It allows users to compare various meeting venues and prices at a glance.

 

How can business leaders support and advocate for women?

10 Nov 2016
All Committees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

On Thursday 10 November, AmCham EU’s Gender Initiatives Task Force hosted an informal panel discussion on the question of ‘How can business leaders support and advocate for women?’ 

AmCham EU statement on the US Elections

9 Nov 2016
All Committees

As one of the major organisations that speaks for American businesses in Europe, AmCham EU will continue to work towards stronger bilateral and trade relations between the US and the EU. Our shared values and interests are the cornerstone of global prosperity. We are committed to working with the new US administration to ensure a constructive and positive relationship with an emphasis on closer trade cooperation. Our members believe that a strong transatlantic partnership is essential to economic growth and job creation for citizens on both sides of the Atlantic and for countering the many rising global challenges we face.

Europe at a crossroads: Where do we go from here?

9 Nov 2016
All Committees
Executive Council

AmCham EU hosted on Wednesday 9 November a high-level policy discussion entitled, “Europe at a crossroads: Where do we go from here?”

The event highlight featured a panel discussion with Karel De Gucht, former European Commissioner for Trade; Gunter Verheugen, former European Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry, and Aongus Hegarty, President, EMEA, Dell EMS. Moderated by AmCham EU CEO Susan Danger, the panelists explored how the EU should best address the challenges and opportunities it is currently facing.

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