During the trip, delegates met with MEPs from the main political groups including Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou (EPP, EL); Jordi Canas (Renew, ES); Bernd Lange (S&D; DE) and Marie-Pierre Vedrenne (RE, FR). They also met with Barbara Melis, Policy Advisor, Socialists & Democrats; Ursa Pondelek, Policy Advisor, Renew Europe and assistants to Daniel Caspary (EPP, DE) and Margarida Marques (S&D, PT).
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From Tuesday 3 October to Thursday, 5 October, AmCham EU’s Trade and External Affairs Committee visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France to discuss trade policy and the importance of making progress on key Free Trade Agreements before the end of the current mandate. Meeting with key MEPs such as Bernd Lange MEP (S&D, DE) and Chair, Committee on International Trade, European Parliament, delegates discussed the importance of strengthening transatlantic relations ahead of the next EU-US Trade and Technology Council. By fostering an open and rules-based trade system, Europe can become more attractive and competitive for business.
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