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March EU Electoral Campaigns Plenary

On Tuesday, 19 March, ahead of the European elections in May, AmCham EU hosted a plenary session on the 2019 European Electoral Campaigns. We believed it was timely to host a forward-looking discussion on the campaigns at both European and national level as well as the challenges that many European parties are facing in the current political climate, alongside some early predictions on how the Parliament might look after the elections. 

AmCham EU celebrates International Women’s Day 2019

In the last few years, a momentum for women’s rights and justice around the globe has continued to grow. Whether in pay, promotion or politics, equality is beneficial to everyone and by investing in this change, we are investing in a better future for all. The business community, specifically US companies, recognise this need and are committed to engaging in difficult but important conversations alongside targeted actions. 

AmCham EU and its members are committed to fostering discussion and sharing best practices through our Gender Initiatives Task Force. In addition, one of AmCham EU’s Agenda for Action 2019-2024 priority areas focuses on Empowering People, which includes supporting industry-led initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

US business cautions against new tariffs, urges transatlantic cooperation to address shared challenges

In the wake of the recent US Department of Commerce Section 232 report submitted to President Trump on the impact on US national security of the import of EU cars and car parts into the US – the findings of which are not yet known – US business strongly counsels against the imposition of any new tariffs on the EU.

AmCham EU Plenary focuses on tax competitiveness in Europe

Given the progress of the implementation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) in the EU, and ongoing discussions on digital taxation, AmCham EU's February Plenary meeting was dedicated to assessing where Europe stands in terms of tax competitiveness.

AmCham EU welcomes US Congressional staff delegation to Brussels

A high-level delegation of US Congressional staff representing the House Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees met with AmCham EU members on Friday, 22 February 2019 to discuss the prospects for EU-US trade and broader business priorities. The meeting was part of a trip organised by the Washington-based EU Delegation to the US. Members stressed the value of Europe and the transatlantic relationship to US companies, and the opportunities for cooperation to further develop our economies and set global standards.

AmCham EU reiterates its commitment to sustainable finance

Given the co-legislators' ongoing discussions on the sustainable finance package published by the European Commission in May, and the importance of this project in the years to come, AmCham EU's January Plenary meeting was dedicated to showcasing our members' continued commitment to sustainable finance. 

AmCham EU welcomes announcement to nominate Privacy Shield Ombudsperson

AmCham EU welcomes the announcement of the White House to fill the position of Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment.

Joint industry letter to Donald Tusk on EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

On 9 January 2019 AmCham EU signed a joint industry statement to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, urging him to consider and approve the the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). This agreement that will boost economic growth and promote job creation both in the EU and Vietnam. 

Read the full statement

December plenary on customs and supply chains after Brexit

We are at a critical moment in defining Europe’s future relationship with the UK. With the UK due to exit the European Union in three and half months, AmCham EU hosted a timely panel discussion on ‘Brexit: what does it mean for customs and supply chains?’, led by the Customs and Trade Facilitation Committee.