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October Plenary meeting focuses on the upcoming EU Trade Strategy

AmCham EU held its October Plenary meeting on Tuesday 20 October.

A panel which included Anoush der Boghossian, NGO Liaison Officer - Public Forum Manager - Social Media Manager, World Trade Organization (WTO); Christofer Fjellner, Member of the European Parliament (SE, EPP); Johannes Kleis, Head of Communications, BEUC; and Carsten Dannöhl, EU Government Affairs Manager, Caterpillar, discussed the new EU trade and investment strategy 'Trade for All’. Mark van der Horst, Director EU Affairs, UPS and Chair of the Trade and External Affairs Committee, AmCham EU, moderated the debate. 

Susan Danger discusses TTIP at Cato Institute event in Washington D.C.

On Monday 12 October 2015, Susan Danger took part in a TTIP-focused conference organised by the Cato Institute in Washington D.C. This conference, named 'Will the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Live Up to Its Promise?' featured panel presentations, debates and roundtable discussions with trade experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

32nd Competition Policy Conference takes place

AmCham EU’s Competition Policy Committee was delighted to host its 32nd Annual Competition Policy Conference on Tuesday 13 October. This year’s event focused on the renaissance of vertical restraints in EU competition law enforcement, addressing in particular the intersection with internet selling.

AmCham EU establishes Gender Initiatives Task Force

AmCham EU has just set up a brand new Gender Initiatives Task Force to position AmCham EU in the gender issues debate. 

AmCham EU issues a press release on the 'Schrems Case'

AmCham EU represents US companies across all sectors operating in and committed to the European Union. Regardless of industry or sector, the free flow of data is of paramount importance to conducting business in the EU and contributing to its economic growth.Therefore, AmCham EU was very concerned to read the European Court of Justice’s decision on the Schrems versus the Irish Data Commissioner case.

AmCham EU hosts panel discussion at WTO Public Forum 2015

On Thursday 1 October, AmCham EU held a session called 'Trade Works! Does it? Can we make it work even better?' at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva.

AmCham EU hosts Welcome reception for US Mission to the EU

On Monday 28 September, AmCham EU hosted a Reception with the US Mission to welcome Mission newcomers. Guests included senior US commercial services representatives from across Europe, staff from the US Mission, AmCham EU members and EU stakeholders.

Susan Danger participates in UK Competitiveness round-table

Susan Danger, Managing Director, AmCham EU, participated in the UK Competitivenss round-table on Wednesday 23 September with a number of business representatives in Brussels. The round-table was organised by the UK Permanent Representation to the EU and participants had the opportunity to discuss how the European Union can become more competitive with Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, UK Foreign Secretary.