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Clearing the hurdles for renewable energy in Europe: the role of long-term contracts

21 Nov 2017
Transport, Energy & Climate

Next week, the European Parliament’s ITRE committee is due to vote on the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). 

AmCham EU stresses importance of explaining the benefits of trade at the 27th European Banking Congress

21 Nov 2017
Financial Services

The European economic prospects are positive, with rising growth levels and consumer confidence, which has been translating into job creation. 

Environment Committee meets with French and Austrian chemical authorities on REACH

21 Nov 2017

AmCham EU’s Environment Committee finished its yearly delegation trips to the Member States chemical authorities with visits to the French Ministry of Ecology and Sustainability and the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management.

AmCham EU travels to Paris and Strasbourg to address third country aspects of Financial Services files

21 Nov 2017
Financial Services

Last week, a delegation of AmCham EU’s Financial Services Committee headed to Paris and Strasbourg to discuss a number of issues with policy-makers. 

Elections update – November 2017

16 Nov 2017
All Committees

AmCham EU would like thank all our outgoing chairs for their commitment and leadership over the past years.

On the road to clean mobility

13 Nov 2017
Transport, Energy & Climate

Last week, the European Commission released the second part of its mobility strategy for Europe, the Clean Mobility Package, aimed as a contribution to the EU’s low-carbon economy ambition. 

Responsible sourcing of minerals - Where are we now?

13 Nov 2017
Environment

The responsible sourcing of minerals remains an important subject for both policy-makers and industry alike. With this in mind AmCham EU recently held a workshop on the topic of responsible sourcing, with experts from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the European Commission and the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) offering insight on the latest developments in this area. 

Improved health of Europeans depends on long-term vision

6 Nov 2017
Healthcare
Intellectual Property

Europe’s future growth and competitiveness rely on its ability to innovate. This means having the right talent, capital and regulatory infrastructure to drive long-term investment in new technologies. 

AmCham EU attends Transatlantic Business Conference in Frankfurt

30 Oct 2017
Transatlantic

On Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 October Roger Coelho of AmCham EU attended the 11th Annual Transatlantic Business Conference organised by AmCham Germany in Frankfurt.

AmCham EU travels to Strasbourg to talk energy and transport

30 Oct 2017
Transport, Energy & Climate

Last week, a delegation of AmCham EU’s Transport Energy and Climate Committee went to Strasbourg to meet with MEPs on EU transport and energy policy. 

How innovation is changing the game: 34th Annual Competition Policy Conference

30 Oct 2017
Competition policy

On Friday, 27 October AmCham EU hosted the 34th edition of its annual Competition Policy Conference, which explored the evolving relationship between innovation and competition policy.

Smart work is already here – US companies are pioneering a flexible and efficient future of work

23 Oct 2017
Future of Work, Education & Skills

The way we work is changing as everything goes digital. 

AmCham EU and AmCham Italy host discussion on Single Market in Rome

20 Oct 2017
All Committees
Single Market - OBSOLETE

On 10 October 2017, Amerigo and the European Network of American Alumni Associations (ENAM), in partnership with AmCham Italy and AmCham EU, hosted a roundtable event in Rome, Italy to discuss the results of AmCham EU’s study, “The EU Single Market: Impact on Member States”

A new era for EU trade policy? A constructive dialogue

20 Oct 2017
Trade & External Affairs

On 17 October, AmCham EU hosted a panel on EU trade policy with representatives from civil society, government and business.

AmCham EU members discuss ways to empower women through trade

20 Oct 2017
Trade & External Affairs
European Parliament Outreach
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

On 17 October, the AmCham EU European Parliament Task Force, Gender Initiatives Task Force and Trade Committee co-hosted a meeting with MEP Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero (S&D, Spain) to explore initiatives to improve the role of women in trade. 

AmCham EU attends AmChams in Europe Best Practices Conference in Dublin

16 Oct 2017

On 11-13 October, representatives from AmCham EU attended the AmChams in Europe Best Practices Conference in Dublin, Ireland.

Bridging the narrative gap on trade

16 Oct 2017
Trade & External Affairs

By Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU

In the past months and years, trade policy has been a hot topic in Europe. From the recent Japan-EU deal to the commitment to swift negotiations with Australia and New Zealand, we believe clear trade policy presents a host of opportunities in the coming years. 

‘Invested in Europe: Our stories’ wins AmChams in Europe Creative Network Award 2017

16 Oct 2017
All Committees

AmCham EU travelled to Dublin 11-13 October to participate in the AmChams in Europe Best Practices Conference, which brings together American Chambers from across Europe and wider Europe to exchange views on best practices in advocacy and communications. 

Maxime Bureau (3M) elected Chairman of AmCham EU

13 Oct 2017
All Committees
Board

We are delighted to announce that Maxime Bureau, Head of Government Affairs, EMEA, 3M, has been confirmed as the new Chairman of AmCham EU for a two-year term.

Clean Energy Package: ITRE vote a positive step for energy efficiency

12 Oct 2017
Transport, Energy & Climate

The European Parliament’s ITRE Committee approved on 11 October 2017 its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This vote is a positive step in delivering on EU’s energy and climate ambition. 

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