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Ensuring more secure transatlantic data flows

16 Oct 2024

All Committees

The European Commission’s positive first review of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework last week puts businesses on both sides of the Atlantic a step closer to a predictable transatlantic data transfers regime. Data transfers are the lifeblood of our digital economy and a key pillar of the transatlantic partnership. The sooner the new framework is implemented, the sooner EU and US businesses and consumers can benefit from secure, compliant data flows. Learn more about the Commission’s review.

Exploring the impacts the US elections could have on the transatlantic partnership

15 Oct 2024

All Committees

Transatlantic

As the US presidential election draws closer, how will the next administration influence the transatlantic partnership? That’s what we heard about on Monday, 14 October during our US elections event, co-organised with POLITICO Pro. Attendees gained insights from both sides of the aisle, hearing comments from Jack Kingston, former US representative and former Republican Congressman and Bart Szewczyk, former US State Department official and former Co-chair, EU subgroup, Biden-Harris campaign. Aura Salla, MEP (EPP, FI) joined the panel to examine how the EU can prepare for the upcoming US administration. With the transatlantic remaining the largest, most integrated partnership in the world, find out why it’s crucial EU and US leaders continue to invest in this impactful relationship.

Modernising the EU-Mexico trade partnership

15 Oct 2024

All Committees

Customs & Trade Facilitation

Trade & External Affairs

On Monday, 14 October, we met with Rogelio Granguillhome Morfín, Mexican Ambassador to the EU. The conversation highlighted the importance of modernising the EU-Mexico Global Agreement, a critical step towards deepening economic cooperation. Additionally, we touched on the ongoing United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement review and its potential implications for the transatlantic relationship. This review is the perfect time for reinforcing the need for collaboration across the region to navigate evolving trade and economic landscapes. Strengthening these ties remains essential for shared growth and prosperity.