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Digital Single Market (DSM) Review: Business welcomes legislative proposal on data localisation requirements

10 May 2017
Digital Economy

The shift towards a European data-driven economy and the principle of free flow of data are critical in every sector represented by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU).

Alberto Zilio elected new chair of EP Outreach Task Force

28 Apr 2017
European Parliament Outreach

Congratulations to AmCham EU's newly-elected chair of the European Parliament Outreach Task Force, Alberto Zilio (AT&T). 

10th anniversary of the TEC and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation

28 Apr 2017
Transatlantic

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC), the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) underscores the continued value of transatlantic economic cooperation as a vehicle for jobs, growth and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

AmCham Bulgaria Promotes Benefits of EU Single Market

26 Apr 2017
Single Market - OBSOLETE

On April, 20 2017, the American Chamber of Commerce Bulgaria, in partnership with AmCham EU, organized a conference “EU Single Market: Achievements and Challenges Ahead”. 

Position Paper: Brexit and the future EU-UK relationship: The US business view

21 Apr 2017
All Committees
EU-UK

The UK’s withdrawal from the EU is raising important questions for the US business community in Europe. American companies – who are heavily invested in both the EU and the UK – require certainty about the path forward for the new relationship. 

Brexit: How do we move forward from here?

20 Apr 2017
All Committees

By Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU

It’s no longer “the unthinkable” – Britain is leaving the EU. However you look at it, the UK’s triggering of article 50 at the end of March was a historic moment. It’s fair to say the next two years will be testing times for everyone involved. And that will only be the start. 

Roger Coelho of AmCham EU talks FDI in Malta

14 Apr 2017

Roger Coelho, Acting Policy Director, participated in a panel at The EU & FDI: Love Lost? Conference in Malta on 7 April. In his intervention, Roger spoke about why US companies invest in Europe and what impact these companies have on the European economy.

EPP Malta

AmCham EU represented at EPP Congress in Malta

4 Apr 2017
European Parliament Outreach

Last week, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, Maxime Bureau, Chair of the EPO TF (3M), and Sophia Chrysopoulou, Vice-Chair of the EPO TF (The Coca-Cola Company) travelled to the EPP Congress in Malta to represent AmCham EU. 

AmCham EU delegation to Tallinn ahead of Estonian Presidency

4 Apr 2017
Presidency

An AmCham EU delegation travelled to Estonia on 29-31 March for a series of meetings with the Estonian Ministerial Cabinet and other stakeholders to discuss the upcoming Estonian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

March Plenary focuses on future of EU energy policy

3 Apr 2017
Transport, Energy & Climate

AmCham EU’s Transport, Energy & Climate Committee hosted a plenary session on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 on the future prospects for EU energy policy.

AmCham EU views on Building the European Data Economy

30 Mar 2017
Digital Economy

On 10 January 2017, the European Commission published a Communication on measures for “Building a European Data Economy.” AmCham EU’s members share the Commission’s goal of a European digital single market of the next generation, where connected machines and objects enable huge benefits for the economy and society. 

US business: Brexit negotiations should uphold market access and legal certainty

29 Mar 2017
EU-UK

Following the official notification today by the UK of its intent to leave the EU, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) underscores the importance for US businesses of a successful outcome to the Brexit talks.

New Co-Chairs of Competition Policy Committee announced

28 Mar 2017
Competition policy

Bertold Bär-Bouyssière (Partner, DLA Piper) and Jay Modrall (Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright) have been elected Co-Chairs of the Competition Policy Committee for a two-year term.

Congratulations to the new Consumer Affairs Committee leadership

27 Mar 2017
Consumer affairs

Congratulations to Noëlia Souque Caldato, Senior Manager Government Affairs EMEA, Avon, who has been elected Chair of the Consumer Affairs Committee for a two-year term. 

Women and Entrepreneurship: Fueling social change through economic growth

27 Mar 2017
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

On Thursday, 23 March, AmCham EU’s Gender Initiatives Task Force hosted an informal panel discussion on women and entrepreneurship.

US business: We are committed to a strong and united Europe

23 Mar 2017
All Committees

This week we celebrate one of the greatest achievements of the last century. Sixty years ago, European leaders came together and set up a community of shared values and interests, both geopolitical and economic.

Pastora Valero of Cisco elected Vice-Chair of the Board

21 Mar 2017
Board

AmCham EU would like to extend its congratulations to Pastora Valero as the new Vice-Chair (Corporate) of the Board. 

Invested in Europe: How US companies are changing the face of Europe

20 Mar 2017
All Committees

Stories are all around us - they move us, they make us contemplate and allow us to have a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Stories are a vehicle to reach and connect with people.

AmChams in Europe hold their annual Brussels Policy Briefing

17 Mar 2017

From 8-9 March, AmCham EU welcomed 37 representatives from 23 AmChams across Europe to exchange views on advocacy and ways to cooperate - beyond Brussels! This year's Brussels Briefing focused on the Single Market and how to communicate its benefits at Member State level. Our Single Market study will be the cornerstone for further engagement with our ACE colleagues. See photos HERE

For further information please contact Marykate Collins (mco@amchameu.eu)

The transatlantic relationship: stronger than ever

14 Mar 2017
All Committees
Transatlantic

This year’s Transatlantic Conference examined the implications of Brexit on the EU-US relationship. 

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