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On Wednesday, 2 September 2026, Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU met with Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexican Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, for an introductory meeting to exchange views on the transatlantic business relationship. Discussions focused on opportunities to deepen EU–Mexico economic ties following the signature of the Modernised Global Agreement and interim trade agreement earlier this year. AmCham EU looks forward to continued engagement with Ambassador Moctezuma and to supporting closer EU–Mexico economic cooperation.

Amazon has been active in Ireland for more than 20 years, investing in its operations, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and contributing to communities across the country. Through recent projects in energy and education, the company is helping Ireland advance its climate and digital skills ambitions. In partnership with EnergyCloud Ireland, Amazon is supporting 500 families in Fingal with free tanks of hot water powered by surplus renewable energy. At the same time, the company is donating digital technology kits to every primary school in Ireland, helping teachers bring coding, computational thinking and digital literacy into the classroom. These initiatives show how private sector collaboration can support greener homes, stronger schools and a more future-ready Ireland. Read the full story on Invested in Europe.

On Tuesday, 30 June, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable exploring strategies for preparing Europe’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Members and policymakers analysed how AI is changing roles across sectors and how employers, governments and education providers can respond. Joined by Idoia Mendia, MEP (ES, S&D) and Mario Nava, Director-General, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission, the conversation focused on digital and data skills, as well as expanding AI literacy across organisations. Participants also discussed reskilling and public-private cooperation to support a more inclusive labour market. In addition, members shared best practices from their companies and pointed to the need for policy frameworks that support lifelong learning and skills-based hiring. As AI becomes part of everyday work, Europe must close the skills gap to strengthen competitiveness and prepare people for the future of work.