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Advancing healthcare resilience after COVID-19

28 Oct 2022
Healthcare

On Tuesday, 25 October, AmCham EU hosted its annual healthcare plenary on ‘Advancing Healthcare Resilience as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’ featuring a keynote address from Céline Gauer, Head of the Recovery and Resilience Task Force, European Commission. Gauer highlighted the need for reforms and investments both in primary care as well as on a structural level. She also emphasised that the private and public sectors need to work together to ensure sustainability in healthcare, and to promote development in cancer research.   

Register for the 10th Annual Digital Economy Conference

26 Oct 2022
All Committees
Digital Economy

Marking a decade of digital leadership, our Transatlantic Digital Economy Conference returns on Tuesday, 29 November, bringing together key stakeholders from the world of digital. In addition to comments from Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President, European Commission, hear how we can maximise the ambitions of the Trade and Technology Council and set tangible outcomes for future cooperation. In an age of geopolitical instability, we'll be examining the role of transatlantic cooperation in delivering resilience to an increasingly digitalised society. What's ahead for the next ten years in digital? Join us to find out, register today.

Discussing key issues with SEC Commissioner Crenshaw

25 Oct 2022
Financial Services
Responsible Business Conduct
Sustainable Finance
Transatlantic

On Thursday, 20 October, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable discussion with Caroline A. Crenshaw, Commissioner, US Securities and Exchange Commission. The conversation focused on corporate sustainability reporting, sustainability due diligence and upcoming regulations in the financial services sphere. 

Celebrating European Gender Equality Week

25 Oct 2022
All Committees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This week, we are celebrating the European Gender Equality Week. Advancing the rights of women is up to all of us, which is why we are proud to lead on the EMPOWER HER initiative. Working alongside the US Department of Commerce and the AmChams in Europe network, EMPOWER HER promotes the role of women in international trade and business. When we empower women, we empower our businesses and our society.  

Sustainable consumption for the green transition

25 Oct 2022
Consumer affairs
Environment

Promoting sustainable consumption and protecting consumers from unfair business practices will be key building blocks for successfully transitioning to a green future. The European Commission's Proposal for a Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition can ensure that consumers are able to fully participate in the circular economy. Clear regulatory definitions of sustainability standards coupled with the elimination of greenwashing and early planned obsolescence can go a long way toward improving the proposal. Read our full position paper here. 

Supporting the European Defence Industry through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA)

25 Oct 2022
Security, Defence & Space

The European Commission recently proposed a new regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) – a welcomed step towards greater reinforcement of European defence industrial capacities. Aggregating EU Member States’ demand in common defence procurement is an improvement for European defence industrial policy, benefitting both customers and suppliers. Check out our position paper to learn more. 

Business Meets Government Summit: the transatlantic relationship in times of crisis

24 Oct 2022
All Committees
Transatlantic

On Monday, 24 October, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, spoke at AmCham Hungary’s Business Meets Government Summit in Budapest, Hungary. Bringing with her the perspective from Brussels, Susan spoke on the business impact of the EU-US relationship, as well as the shared values that underpin this united prosperity. She also discussed the concurrent crises threating that prosperity, including the war in Ukraine and rising energy and food prices. A strong transatlantic relationship, and cooperation among all actors in society, she explained, can provide a clear roadmap to recovery.

Building trust and partnerships in the EU

20 Oct 2022
All Committees

On Thursday, 13 October, Stefano Marmo, Senior Policy Manager, AmCham EU, joined AmCham Ukraine to share how business professionals and policymakers can form long-lasting, productive partnerships. Alongside Tetyana Prokopchuk, Vice-President of Policy, AmCham Ukraine, Stefano demonstrated how the AmChams in Europe (ACE) network coordinates to communicate the importance of the transatlantic economy in both Europe and the US.  

Celebrating best practices with the AmChams in Europe network

12 Oct 2022
All Committees

In early October, 42 representatives from 27 American Chambers of Commerce attended the AmChams in Europe (ACE) Best Practices Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, Miranda Tiona, Senior Member Relations Adviser and Alex Vasey, Senior Communications Specialist joined to exchange best practices and knowledge, as well as to discuss relevant and shared issues impacting AmChams and their members from across Europe and wider regions.

AmChampions Gala: promoting the role of the transatlantic relationship in Sofia, Bulgaria

12 Oct 2022
All Committees

Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria's AmChampions Gala last week, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU touched on the resilience of the transatlantic relationship, the role of the private sector in Europe and more. From rule of law and shared values to making joint investments and committing to overcome the obstacles ahead, find out more on what she said.

Become a Halloween hero: donate blood or plasma and save lives

12 Oct 2022
All Committees

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless health systems, including the supply of blood and plasma in hospitals across Belgium. Now, facing increased demand, the Belgian Red Cross needs renewed donations. Increasing the supply of blood and plasma saves lives, and AmCham EU is encouraging all of us to do our part this Halloween. Learn how to get involved. 

Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: a targeted implementation continues to be the priority

11 Oct 2022
Consumer affairs
Environment

The future direction of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) has been publicly debated over the last few days, including the question of a potential delay or moratorium on the revision of REACH. While the economic and geopolitical conditions in Europe have certainly worsened this year, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) continues to support targeted improvements to existing chemicals legislation, grounded in science and better regulation principles. 

Celebrating a decade of female empowerment: Dare to dream, girls!

11 Oct 2022
All Committees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

On Tuesday, 11 October, AmCham EU commemorated the tenth anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. The day was an opportunity to reflect on the advances in the rights of women and girls, as well as discuss the work still needed to be done. Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU, kicked off the event by drawing attention to pressing issues impacting women around the world, while moderator Aliki Foinikopoulou (Salesforce), Vice-Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, AmCham EU highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships in the fight for gender equality.  

AmCham EU meets with US Ambassador to Germany

10 Oct 2022
All Committees

Last week, our leadership met with Amy Gutmann, US Ambassador to Germany, to discuss Germany's key role in the transatlantic relationship and how continued collaboration can lead to better business. Thank you to the US Mission to the EU for hosting for such productive conversations.  

EU-US Data Privacy Framework: new US executive order is a positive step

7 Oct 2022
All Committees
Digital Economy
Transatlantic

On Friday, 7 October, President Biden signed an Executive Order to implement the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which sets the legal basis on the US side for the successor agreement to the EU-US Privacy Shield. Today is an important step in restoring confidence in the ability to transfer data across the Atlantic. The invalidation of the Privacy Shield caused uncertainty for thousands of businesses on both sides of the Atlantic engaging in data transfers.

Transatlantic economy working lunch

4 Oct 2022
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

On Tuesday, 4 October AmCham EU hosted a lunch with Dan Hamilton, Senior Fellow, Johns Hopkins University SAIS Foreign Policy Institute and author of the Transatlantic Economy Study, AmCham EU's annual publication on the facts and figures of the world's largest economic relationship. During the session, he shared his perspectives on the war in Ukraine, the Trade and Technology Council and key policy issues to the EU-US trading relationship including energy, data flows and nonmarket economies. While we face serious challenges, the EU and US are inextricably linked, and stronger together.

AmCham EU at the WTO Public Forum 2022

4 Oct 2022
All Committees
Environment
Trade & External Affairs
Transport, Energy & Climate
Transatlantic

Two weeks ago, an AmCham EU delegation was represented at the 2022 World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum in Geneva. The Public Forum brings together delegates from across the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities for the global trading system. On the heels of the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) which took place in June, the Public Forum provided a platform for over 3000 participants to deliberate on how trade can help build a more sustainable and inclusive economic recovery.

Transatlantic leadership at the Brussels Public Affairs Forum

3 Oct 2022
All Committees

On Thursday, 29 September, Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU spoke as a panellist at the Brussels Public Affairs Forum. Victoria Maine, CEO, SEC Newgate moderated the discussion, which featured Douglas Pinkham, President, Public Affairs Council and Claudia Selli, Vice President, EU Government Affairs, AT&T as panellists. The panel explored the challenges that transatlantic leaders face, ranging from long-term issues such as climate change and social inequalities, to shorter-term challenges such Russia’s war in Ukraine and the global pandemic. Panellists also discussed the role of leaders in navigating turbulent times and the value of the transatlantic relationship. 

Celebrating a decade of female empowerment: Dare to dream, girls!

3 Oct 2022
All Committees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Girls, join our lunch event 'Dare to dream, girls!' on Tuesday, 11 October at 12.00. We’ll hear how the private sector is contributing to improving girls' rights, and discuss how we can increase awareness of the issues girls face around the world. The event will feature Marta Encinas, Counsellor and Education Gender Ambassador, OECD and Dagmar Schumacher, Director, Brussels Office, UN Women. Register to learn more. 

Discussing trade with the European Liberal Forum

3 Oct 2022
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs
Transatlantic

On Thursday, 29 September, Thibaut L’Ortye, Director of Public Affairs, AmCham EU spoke at a Working Group roundtable hosted by the European Liberal Forum. Alongside Ricardo Pelaez, Commercial Affairs Counsellor for Europe, US Department of Commerce, the discussion focused on the effectiveness of the Trade and Technology Council as well as the future shape of the transatlantic trading relationship.

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