AmCham EU

Celebrating start-ups with EUROPEN

12 Jun 2025

All committees

On Wednesday, 5 June, Thibaut L’Ortye, Senior Director of Public Affairs, AmCham EU, joined the jury of EUROPEN’s Single Market Start-up Award, organised in collaboration with Junior Achievement Europe. The award was presented during EUROPEN’s Annual Reception, which brought together policymakers, industry and youth. The winner, BioNova from Georgia, is a clean tech start-up focused on sustainable solutions. Second place went to ReachMate, a healthcare start-up from the Netherlands.

Engaging with Commissioner Kadis

10 Jun 2025

All committees

On Thursday, 5 June, AmCham EU met with Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. The meeting focused on shared priorities for a resilient, sustainable aquaculture sector and opportunities for transatlantic collaboration. AmCham EU highlighted the importance of science-based solutions, including prevention, digitalisation and animal welfare to ensure sustainable seafood production in line with EU green objectives. Edouard Coppieters, Senior Policy Adviser; Malte Lohan, CEO and Julie Vermooten (MSD), Chair, Agriculture and Food Committee, AmCham EU represented the organisation.

Sharing the Brussels perspective on ESG with AmCham Serbia

10 Jun 2025

All committees

On Thursday, 6 June, Edouard Coppieters, Senior Policy Adviser, AmCham EU, spoke on an AmCham Serbia panel covering European environmental, social, and governance (ESG) legislation. Giving the view from Brussels, he provided an update on recent developments on the Omnibus package. During the panel, Mr. Coppieters addressed the political dynamics influencing ESG policy in the EU and globally, highlighting the need to refocus on technical aspects.