AmCham EU

Hearings of the Commissioners-designate: competitiveness must be top of the agenda

22 Oct 2024

All Committees

A call to action from 17 senior business leaders: The upcoming hearings of the Commissioners-designate provide a double opportunity. For candidates, they have a chance to outline how they will translate the Commission priorities into reality. For Members of the European Parliament, they can ensure that boosting the EU economy and its competitiveness stand at the top of the political agenda.

Recommendations to the European Parliament 2024-2029

21 Oct 2024

All Committees

The arrival of a new EU mandate brings a renewed sense of purpose as Europe faces a range of critical challenges, from the continued impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine to sliding economic competitiveness. The new European Parliament will need to act decisively to restore economic growth and bolster the EU’s resilience. This starts with making Europe a more attractive business environment. Read our Recommendations to the European Parliament of 2024-2029 to find out how to build a stronger and more united EU.

Competitiveness and growth at AmCham Hungary’s Business Meets Government Summit

18 Oct 2024

All Committees

How can the new mandate tackle the challenges Europe faces, from Ukraine’s recovery to balancing the Green Deal with economic prosperity? That’s what Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU asked while moderating a panel at AmCham Hungary’s Business Meets Government Summit. The panel gave the industry perspective, where Ms. Danger got to the heart of Europe’s biggest issues. Central to the debate was competitiveness and concerns over the EU’s attractiveness as a place to do business., With over 50,000 jobs supported by US companies in Hungary, it is vital we remove barriers to investment. driven by a heavy regulatory burden, protectionist trends and sluggish growth. Much of this recent discussion has been driven by Mario Draghi’s report, where we highlighted the need for urgent action to be taken.