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Welcoming Brussels back to business

16 Sep 2024
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On Wednesday, 11 September, we joined 14 other associations in welcoming Brussels back from the summer. Taking part at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, we welcomed over 950 guests including Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister, Belgium and Jamil Anderlini, Editor in Chief, POLITICO Europe. The event focused on how to build a competitive and resilient future for Europe. Discussions highlighted the importance on making Europe more attractive for business through initiatives like the European Green Deal. Learn how we can lead Europe towards a brighter future in our Agenda for Action.

US business is a partner of EU competitiveness

16 Sep 2024
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Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness provides an important contribution to the ongoing debate across the continent. It outlines critical avenues to build a stronger EU economy, one that is equipped to face a challenging external environment as well as support the prosperity and security of citizens. The report highlights Europe’s competitiveness gap, which is rooted in well-known challenges including overregulation, a risk-averse approach to innovation and high energy costs. It is evidenced by sobering economic data, such as the growing GDP and productivity gap between the US and EU, and a new forecast by the European Central Bank of weak growth across the eurozone economy.

Advocating for open trade at the WTO Public Forum

13 Sep 2024
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Trade & External Affairs

From Tuesday, 10 to Thursday, 12 September, an AmCham EU delegation visited the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. During the trip, delegates met with representatives from a wide range of WTO members to discuss the need for an open and rules-based trade system, WTO reform and the extension of the e-commerce moratorium, among other key topics. By reinforcing multilateral trade, we can drive economic growth, create jobs and enhance resilience in the face of global challenges. 

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