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Sharpening Europe’s competitive edge with our Executive Council

21 Mar 2024
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Increasing Europe’s competitiveness must be on top of the agenda. That was the key message AmCham EU's Executive Council emphasised during its spring plenary on Monday, 18 and Tuesday, 19 March. The group of senior executives underlined why the attractiveness of Europe needs to be a top priority and how a heavy regulatory burden is having a negative impact on driving investment. Throughout the visit, the group linked back to the messages found in our Agenda for Action and highlighted the need to address Europe’s competitiveness in the next legislative term. Learn more about who the group met with while here. 

Connecting with the AmChams at the Brussels Briefing

21 Mar 2024
All Committees

From Monday March, 18 to Wednesday, 20 March 2024 39 representatives from 22 AmChams in Europe were in town for our Brussels Briefing. The theme of the first day was the upcoming EU elections, with Jaume Duch Guillot, Director-General for Communication, European Parliament, holding a session of how to engage EU citizens within Member States. The group also had the chance to get insights into a range of policy topics as well as hear from Marisa Lago, US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade on transatlantic trade relations. The group also participated in our Transatlantic Reception in the European Parliament and the Transatlantic Conference 2024. 

Transatlantic Conference 2024: in review

20 Mar 2024
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Transatlantic

This year’s Transatlantic Conference, ‘The transatlantic effect: shaping the global agenda’ put the focus on how Europe and the US can shape global values, set international standards and drive change. The conference took place on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 and featured a range of industry and institution speakers from both sides of the Atlantic. As an opening video, Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, underlined the importance of keeping the transatlantic dialogue open through forums like the Trade and Technology Council (TTC). Stephen Boyle, Global Chief Trust Officer, Workday, then expanded on why businesses need to be transparent and trustworthy, especially with rapid advancements in technology.  Want to see for yourself? Tune into the recording of both the morning and afternoon sections. 

Follow #Transatlantic2024 LIVE from your desktop

18 Mar 2024
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Our Transatlantic Conference is about to begin! Couldn’t join us in Brussels for this year's edition? Don’t worry, we've got you covered! We will be streaming the discussions live on our LinkedIn account throughout the entire conference. Tune in at 9.00 to hear the latest updates on all things transatlantic and get the most up-to-date facts and figures on the EU-US relationship.

Launch of The Transatlantic Economy 2024

17 Mar 2024
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Transatlantic

The Transatlantic Economy 2024 presents the most up-to-date facts and figures about the economic relationship between Europe and the US. The research was conducted independently by Daniel Hamilton and Joseph Quinlan at the Foreign Policy Institute, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University and the Transatlantic Leadership Network. The 21st edition of the report features new insights into international support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, major shifts in the transatlantic energy economy, the reconfiguration of global supply chains with derisking strategies at play, relations with China as well as the green and digital transitions. The study also includes dedicated profiles for more than 30 European countries and all US states.

The role of cloud services in achieving the EU’s Digital Decade targets

13 Mar 2024
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The informal Member State Cloud Cooperation Group (MSCCG), established under the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud, is developing guidelines on public procurement of cloud computing services (Guidelines). Unfortunately, the work of this group has been characterised with a lack of transparency and industry engagement. To ensure that the Guidelines are realistic and implementable, we encourage authorities to engage in open dialogues with cloud providers before they are finalised. Learn how the European Commission can establish a resilient public procurement framework that accounts for issues on security, sovereignty, sustainability and skills, among others. 

Tanja Fajon confirmed for Transatlantic 2024

12 Mar 2024

Tanja Fajon, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Government of the Republic of Slovenia will also be joining our all-star lineup at Transatlantic Conference 2024! She’ll be sharing her thoughts during a keynote speech before then taking questions from the audience. Transatlantic Conference 2024 is where you’ll want to be next week so register today.

Advocating for Europe at the EPP Congress

11 Mar 2024
All Committees

From Wednesday, 6 March to Thursday, 7 March, AmCham EU attended the European People's Party’s (EPP) Congress in Bucharest, Romania. While there, we continued to share and discuss the positions found in our Agenda for Action 2024-2029 which was launched earlier this year in front of some of the main political groups of the European Parliament. Our message to Europe’s leaders remained clear: there is much that needs to be done to increase the attractiveness of Europe, but with decisive action, the EU can reset the agenda and strengthen its competitiveness in the global economy. 

Engaging with former Speaker John Boehner

11 Mar 2024
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On Friday, 8 March 2024, AmCham EU met with John Boehner, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and Senior Strategic Advisor Squire Patton Boggs. Also in attendance was Paul Jones, former US Ambassador to Poland, Pakistan and Malaysia and Matthew Kirk, former UK Ambassador to Finland. The meeting, co-organised with Squire Patton Boggs, focused on the upcoming US elections and ways to advance the transatlantic partnership. In the context of EU-US cooperation, the conversation centred on the reconstruction of Ukraine and how strong transatlantic ties will speed up recovery in the region. 

Get the business perspective at Transatlantic 2024

7 Mar 2024
All Committees

With an uncertain geopolitical environment, it helps to stay informed. That’s why Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chair, European Round Table for Industry and Chair, Vodafone Group and Stephen Boyle, Global Chief Trust Officer, Workday will be joining our Transatlantic Conference 2024 to give their thoughts on a range of top-of-mind issues. From examining the external situation to finding transatlantic solutions to global challenges, sign up today to get the most up to date information on the transatlantic partnership. 

Inspiring inclusion on International Women’s Day

7 Mar 2024
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Did you know that closing the gender gap could boost GDP per capita by 20 per cent? Through initiatives like EMPOWER HER, we're showcasing how the private sector is embracing equity and equality. This International Women’s Day 2024, we’re taking part and helping to spread the word about the importance of diversity and empowerment in all aspects of society. Keep an eye on our social media channels and show us how you’re involved by using #InspireInclusion this #IWD2024. Happy International Women’s Day! 

EU-Chile Agreement: Parliament vote signals EU commitment to renew partnership with Latin American countries

1 Mar 2024
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Trade & External Affairs

The approval by the European Parliament of the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement and its Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) is the latest success of EU trade policy in this mandate, showing the EU’s strong commitment to open trade and to stronger cooperation with Latin America. This deal will also allow the EU and Chile to adjust their trade relationship to common challenges (eg, climate change and geopolitical tensions) and deepen bilateral trade to access new growth opportunities.

Engaging with the Hungarian Presidency

28 Feb 2024
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From Tuesday, 20 to Friday, 23 February 2024, our CEO and a delegation of senior members of AmCham EU visited Budapest ahead of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This is part of AmCham EU’s longstanding programme to engage with every Presidency given the important role they play as an honest broker in the Council. Members of the delegation shared the priorities of the American business community, in particular, the need to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe.

Membership update: AmCham EU welcomes new member companies

27 Feb 2024
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We are delighted to announce our membership has grown as Cooley LLP, John Deere and Visa have been approved as new members. We wish a warm welcome to our new members and look forward to working closely on our advocacy efforts in the future. Stayed tuned next week when we'll be announcing more new members!

Leadership update

27 Feb 2024
All Committees

AmCham EU is pleased to announce recent election results and welcome these new and re-elected leaders. We wish successful terms to Ludovic Basset (General Motors Europe), Nicholas Cosenza (Amgen), Audrey Douspis (Apple), Kaarli Eichenhorn (Jones Day), Jane Gimber (Fleishman Hillard), Yana Humen (IBM), Sarah Lenczner (Qualcomm), Agnès Leroux (The Boeing Company), Simona Popa (InterDigital) and Alois Thiant (Marsh & McLennan). AmCham EU would also like to thank those who are stepping down for the work they completed during their terms. More details about the leadership changes can be found here.

Our statement on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

26 Feb 2024
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Ukraine Task Force

Saturday, 24 February, marked the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, an aggression that has violated international law, caused incredible suffering and upended the global security order. AmCham EU reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Ukraine and we commend their bravery. We must remain engaged and unwavering in our defence of democratic values, the rule of law and human dignity. Our thoughts extend to all those affected, including our AmCham Ukraine colleagues. As the war persists, AmCham EU commends the unity and commitment shown to date by governments on both sides of the Atlantic towards the people of Ukraine and hope that EU and US leaders will remain united in their resolve and redouble their efforts.  

Outlining our priorities for the next five years

21 Feb 2024
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With a range of barriers to investment, corporate leaders are struggling to make the case for investing in Europe. But with decisive action, the EU can make the region an attractive destination for investment. American companies stand ready to help build a brighter future in Europe. Listen to Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU outline our three priorities for the next five years.  

Presenting our Agenda for Action to European political parties

20 Feb 2024
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On Tuesday, 20 February, AmCham EU launched its Agenda for Action 2024-2029 with a session bringing together representatives of European political parties. The speakers provided perspectives from the ALDE Party, the European People’s Party, the Party of European Socialists and the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament. They discussed a wide range of issues including the future of the Single Market, the role of the EU in the world and enlargement.

AmCham EU’s vision for the future: Attractiveness of Europe: Agenda for Action 2024-2029

19 Feb 2024
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The attractiveness of Europe is under threat. A heavy regulatory agenda, protectionist trends and sluggish growth have created a difficult environment for business in a context of global uncertainty. But the future does not have to be bleak. With decisive action, the EU can reset the agenda and strengthen its competitiveness in the global economy. Attractiveness of Europe: Agenda for Action 2024-2029 – AmCham EU’s new vision for the EU’s upcoming legislative mandate – outlines the three priority areas that should drive the European political agenda to strengthen the attractiveness of the region and tackle global issues.

Why AmCham EU is for you

16 Feb 2024
All Committees

Whether it's access to stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic or being part of an organisation that can get things done, AmCham EU membership holds a lot of value. But why take our word for it? Find out more about the benefits of joining our organisation directly from our members. Hear more on what our members have to say and what their membership means to them.   

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