Engaging European leaders with our Executive Council

What role can business play in boosting the attractiveness of Europe? That was one of the questions AmCham EU's Executive Council explored during its autumn plenary over Monday, 6 November and Tuesday, 7 November. The group met in Brussels for a series of internal planning meetings and external discussions with high-level stakeholders. Throughout the two days, conversations centred around the difficult geopolitical landscape, what can be done to strengthen the Single Market, how the private sector can engage with the EU institutions ahead of the upcoming elections and the importance of aligning with likeminded partners. 

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7 Nov 2023
Engaging European leaders with our Executive Council

Take a look below for the full list of who the group met with. 

  • Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union 

  • Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade

  • Mark Gitenstein, US Ambassador to the EU 

  • Antoine Kasel, Head of Cabinet for Commissioner Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights 

  • Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice and Competition  

  • Stefano Sannino, Secretary-General, European External Action Service  

  • Klaus Welle, Academic Council Chairman, Martens Centre and Former Secretary-General, European Parliament

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Learn more about our Executive Council.  

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