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Toasting our new office space with Ambassador Mark Gitenstein

20 Sep 2023
All Committees

On Tuesday, 19 September, AmCham EU held a rentrée reception to celebrate the opening of our new offices, where we had the honour of welcoming Mark Gitenstein, US Ambassador to the EU. He offered a few words on the importance of cooperation and a strong transatlantic relationship, as well as how the private sector can support the rebuilding of Ukraine. In front of AmCham EU members and staff from the US Mission, the office was officially opened with a ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.  

Embracing European Mobility Week with a commitment to sustainable transport

19 Sep 2023
All Committees
Environment

This year’s European Mobility Week, from 16 September until 22 September, is the perfect opportunity to focus on the important role business plays in the journey to decarbonise transportation. The successful transformation of Europe’s entire transport sector hinges on cooperation between the public and private sector and a holistic perspective that accounts for challenges as well as innovation. US companies stand firm in their dedication to climate neutrality and the European Green Deal. Let's build a greener, more sustainable future together! 

Fostering global trade and green solutions at the WTO Public Forum

19 Sep 2023
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Trade & External Affairs

From Wednesday, 13 September to Friday, 15 September, an AmCham EU delegation visited Geneva, Switzerland to take part in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum. During the trip, delegates met with representatives from a wide range of WTO members to discuss the need for an open and rules-based trade system, WTO reform and the extension of the e-commerce moratorium, among other key topics. The trip was capped off with a panel organised by AmCham EU, focusing on the difference between legitimate environmental policies and green protectionism.  

Associations’ role in shaping transatlantic dialogue on sustainability legislation

19 Sep 2023
All Committees

On Monday, 18 September, Thibaut L’Ortye, Public Affairs Director, AmCham EU, moderated the European Society of Association Executives (ESEA) panel titled 'A Transatlantic Look at Sustainability Legislation’. The discussion centred on the key role associations play in the sustainability efforts of both industry and government on both sides of the Atlantic. Prompted by his questions, the panel shared their views on the key policy areas for their membership and the importance of communications campaigns in connecting the public with their work.  

Reaching a healthier Europe with AmCham Slovakia

14 Sep 2023
All Committees

AmCham Slovakia hosted the 'Healthy Future Conference' on Tuesday, 12 September, addressing the status of the Slovakian healthcare system and outlining key priorities for the incoming government. Jelka Drašković, Director, Public Policy, MSD and Issue Lead, AmCham EU spoke on the importance of sustainable financing for healthcare, positioning healthcare as an investment, rather than an economic burden. She drew on the findings of a recent study on healthcare systems in Central and Eastern Europe from Economist Impact commissioned by AmCham EU. The conference explored critical healthcare topics, including the significance of mental health investments, strategies to enhance the journey of cancer patients and the recommended priorities for future policymakers. 

Assessing the Spanish Presidency  

13 Sep 2023
All Committees

We’re almost to the halfway point of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, but how are they faring? With work being done on the green and digital transitions, key areas are being targeted to boost European attractiveness. However, the external environment remains unclear and more work can be done to harmonise the Single Market on its 30th anniversary. With just over three months left in their mandate, the Spanish Presidency can make the most of this time by following our recommendations to achieve a strong, green and digital economic recovery.  

Invested in Europe: how Oracle is transforming the European tech industry

12 Sep 2023
All Committees

How can we provide the diverse talent the European technology industry needs? Oracle answers this question with a range of initiatives aimed at upskilling underrepresented communities. Launched in 2017, Oracle4Girls seeks to inspire girls in Spain between the ages of four and 16 to become involved in STEM. Similarly, Reinventa-Tech was set up in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic to train women to fill available technical roles. Finally, Generation Oracle provides people from all backgrounds with the opportunity and resources to break into the technology industry. Each of these important programmes is changing the status quo and making the digital workplace more diverse.  

Balancing environmental goals and global fairness in trade

7 Sep 2023
All Committees

Join us at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum on Friday, 15 September to learn how to avoid green protectionism and address the barriers to an inclusive green transition. Taking part in the WTO’s ‘It is Time for Action’, we are bringing together speakers like Emanuele Frezza, (UPS Europe) Vice-Chair, Trade Committee, AmCham EU; Syahril Syazli Ghazali, Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO and Colette van der Ven, Founder and Director, TULIP Consulting to discuss how to differentiate between legitimate environmental policies and illegitimate green protectionism. Moderating the session is Bryce Baschuk, World Trade Reporter, Bloomberg News. Tune in to hear how we can reach a fairer approach to global trade.

What the Single Market meant for the EU

6 Sep 2023
All Committees

With the creation of the Single Market on 1 January, 1993, the EU unlocked many of the freedoms we enjoy today. The Single Market became a reality, and with it the free movement of goods, services, capital and people. It was transformative and continues to shape how people and businesses operate throughout the region. The Single Market spurred companies to take a greater interest in the EU and sparked conversation drawing Member States together. As the voice for American industry in Europe, our role only became more crucial in making sure the transatlantic business voice was heard. Take a trip down memory lane and find out how we have grown alongside the Single Market.

Invested in Europe: paving the way for water efficiency with DuPont

4 Sep 2023
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In Fredericia, Denmark, DuPont is helping to change the way Carlsberg Group uses water to brew beer. DuPont and its partners implemented a state-of-the-art Total Water Management treatment plant at Carlsberg’s Fredericia brewery and connected processes at the wastewater plant, water recovery plant and in production. With these innovations, they reduced water consumption by 500,000m3 annually and produced biogas that accounts for 15% of the heat used on site. Recognised by the Global Water Awards in 2022, DuPont may have helped to make Fredericia the world’s most water-efficient brewery.

What does AmCham EU mean to you?

30 Aug 2023
All Committees

What is AmCham EU’s role in fostering its community? As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we’re exploring the role our organisation plays in keeping people connected, the lessons they’ve learned and the memories we’ve made throughout the years. Whether it’s from the CEO, AmCham EU’s members or even our interns, take a trip down memory lane with current and past staff and members to hear what AmCham EU means to its community. 

EU-Latin America – renewing the strategic partnership

28 Jul 2023
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Trade & External Affairs

After eight years without bi-regional dialogue at a high political level, the EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held the third Summit of Heads of State and Government in Brussels on 17-18 July. The EU, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) share common values as well as strong cultural, economic and political ties. Latin America in particular can play an important role in the green transition for the EU and Europe’s access to the transition minerals that are widely used in clean technology.  

Invested in Europe: empowering female entrepreneurs with EY

25 Jul 2023
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Future of Work, Education & Skills

Since 2008, EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ programme has been providing the resources and network female entrepreneurs need to take their companies to the next level. With a chapter specifically for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, participants can make connections and share their experiences with a diverse group of EY professionals. By championing 800 alumnae over the past 15 years, EY is showing other female business leaders in Europe and around the world what they can achieve. Learn more about this and other stories of American companies’ commitment to the communities they interact with and the places they call home on Invested in Europe. 

Europe’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences

20 Jul 2023
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs

AmCham EU is deeply concerned about the breakdown of the trilogue negotiations on the reform of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). This arrangement is the crown jewel of EU trade policy. It removes import duties for vital raw materials and finished goods entering into the EU market from vulnerable developing countries, which helps developing countries alleviate poverty and create jobs based on international values and principles.

Invested in Europe: upholding human rights with eyeWitness

17 Jul 2023
All Committees

Since launching in 2015, eyeWitness, an app from RELX subsidiary LexisNexis, has been documenting war crimes and has submitted over 60,000 uploads of photos or video footage of evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The app lets observers securely capture evidence of human rights abuses and send them to pro bono lawyers, who tag, catalogue and process these files before transmitting them to ICC investigators. Ever evolving, the app rolled out a Ukrainian-language version to make it accessible to those on the front lines of conflict in Europe. Learn more about this and other stories of American companies’ commitment to the communities they interact with and the places they call home on Invested in Europe. 

Invested in Europe: How IBM is bridging the digital skills gap

14 Jul 2023
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Future of Work, Education & Skills

World Youth Skills Day on 15 July is a timely reminder of the need to equip everyone - including young people – with the skills they need to access and thrive in on the labour market. Both government and private sector have a key role to play in tackling the digital skills gap. As part of a holistic investment in the future of work, IBM SkillsBuild, a free education programme, is changing this status quo, by incentivising a skills-first approach and fostering diversity and inclusion. This programme has helped 1.72 million registered participants globally gain valuable new skills and access new career opportunities. Many of these participants come from some of the very populations that are underrepresented in technology today: girls, women, disadvantaged communities and refugees. Learn more about this and other stories of American companies’ commitment to the communities they interact with and the places they call home on Invested in Europe.

Diving into healthcare in Strasbourg

14 Jul 2023
All Committees
Healthcare

From Tuesday 11 July to Wednesday, 12 July, AmCham EU’s Healthcare Committee visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France to discuss key EU health policy developments including the Parliament beginning work on the European Commission’s proposals for the revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation as well as the ongoing parliamentary negotiations on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Meeting with key MEPs involved on these files, including rapporteurs on the EHDS and part of the pharmaceutical package, delegates underlined the need to maintain and strengthen an attractive ecosystem for life sciences innovation throughout Europe. 

EU-New Zealand Agreement: AmCham EU welcomes signature and renews calls for progress on all EU trade agreements

13 Jul 2023
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Trade & External Affairs

AmCham EU fully supports the signature of the EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and calls on the European Parliament and the Council to ratify this deal before the European elections in June 2024.

Invested in Europe: How Mattel equips children with the skills to thrive

10 Jul 2023
All Committees
Future of Work, Education & Skills

What difference can a Barbie make? A lot! Recent findings from research commissioned by Mattel show that children develop critical social skills by playing with dolls, just like when they play with others. Children develop empathy, creativity and information processing – the building blocks of success – when they are simply given the chance to play. Learn more about this and other stories of American companies’ commitment to the communities they interact with and the places they call home on Invested in Europe. 

EU-US data flows: EU decision paves way for new framework

10 Jul 2023
All Committees
Digital Economy

On Monday, 10 July, the European Commission adopted the adequacy decision establishing the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, an agreement that will foster safe transatlantic data flows and serve as a long-term and reliable arrangement for the EU and the US. The decision to adopt the Framework is an important step towards restoring confidence in the ability to transfer data across the Atlantic after the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield, which caused uncertainty for thousands of businesses on both sides. This agreement also reflects the shared commitment of the EU and the US to strike the right balance between the free flow of data and the protection of privacy. For more information about EU-US data flows, read our blog post.

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