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Ethics in AI: building a common European (and global) approach

11 Feb 2019
All Committees
Digital Economy

The European Commission has set an ambitious vision to foster the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the same time, the pervasive and transformative nature of AI has brought questions about transparency, explainability and accountability to the top of the EU digital policy agenda. Addressing these important questions is the responsibility of industry and governments alike and requires a strong public-private partnership. 

AmCham EU reiterates its commitment to sustainable finance

4 Feb 2019
All Committees
Sustainable Finance Task Force

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. 

Avoiding Brexit ‘cliff-edge’ the highest priority for US businesses

28 Jan 2019
All Committees
Brexit Task Force

Following the UK Parliament’s rejection of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, discussions are currently ongoing in London on how to move forward. US companies are concerned that these developments still bring us no closer to an orderly exit of the UK from the EU. 

AmCham EU welcomes announcement to nominate Privacy Shield Ombudsperson

24 Jan 2019
All Committees
Digital Economy

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.

Financial Services Committee visits Frankfurt and Strasbourg

18 Jan 2019
Financial Services

On Monday, 14 and Tuesday, 15 January 2019, the AmCham EU Financial Services Committee visited Frankfurt and Strasbourg to discuss a number of pressing issues with a variety of policy-makers. 

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

15 Jan 2019
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs

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

AmCham EU presents its Recommendations to the Romanian Presidency to Ambassador Luminita Odobescu

11 Jan 2019
All Committees

AmCham EU welcomed Ambassador Luminita Odobescu, Permanent Representative of Romania to the European Union, on Wednesday, 9 January 2019 for a conversation with members on the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 

December plenary on customs and supply chains after Brexit

17 Dec 2018

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.

AmCham EU donates 100 holiday boxes to those in need

10 Dec 2018
All Committees

On Friday, 7 December AmCham EU hosted its annual Shoe Box event where members, staff and family helped to fill and wrap 100 boxes to be delivered to those in need across Brussels. 

AmCham EU hosts transatlantic alumni networking event

10 Dec 2018
All Committees
Transatlantic Task Force

On Thursday, 29 November 2018, AmCham EU hosted a College of Europe and Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy alumni networking event.

EDF: US industry makes vital contributions to European defence sector

10 Dec 2018
All Committees
Security & Defence

The European Defence Fund (EDF) will not only introduce for the first time EU funding for defence research and capability development, but also has the potential to significantly alter the way defence industrial cooperation is done in Europe in the long-term.

AmCham EU convenes industry leaders on sustainable finance

10 Dec 2018
All Committees
Sustainable Finance Task Force

On Wednesday, 5 December 2018, AmCham EU hosted a roundtable discussion with 15 industry associations on the European Commission’s sustainable finance package.

Collective redress: EP vote risks class action abuses

6 Dec 2018
All Committees
Consumer affairs

AmCham EU is disappointed by today’s vote in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, which takes us a step closer to a class action system that does not strike the right balance between consumer protection and safeguards for businesses.

Sustainable finance: a shared priority for international investors

28 Nov 2018
All Committees
Sustainable Finance Task Force

On 22 November 2018, AmCham EU hosted a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) to discuss the EU’s sustainable finance package. 

A conversation with EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström

28 Nov 2018
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs

AmCham EU welcomed EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on Monday, 26 November 2018 for a conversation with members on the EU's trade policy and how to strengthen the transatlantic relationship. 

See the photo highlights. 

Joint industry letter on the ePrivacy Regulation

28 Nov 2018
All Committees
Digital Economy

Ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting of 4 December, businesses from across all sectors of the European economy would like to reiterate their concern about the proposal for an ePrivacy Regulation.

35th Annual Competition Policy conference focuses on competition, digitisation and fairness

26 Nov 2018
All Committees
Competition policy

AmCham EU hosted its 35th Annual Competition Policy Conference on Thursday, 22 November 2018, which explored the theme of ‘Competition, digitisation and fairness’.

Brexit deal an important milestone but uncertainty remains

26 Nov 2018
All Committees
Brexit Task Force

Brussels, 26 November 2018 – The US business community in Europe welcomes the agreement by the EU and UK reached over the weekend because it paves the way for an orderly UK withdrawal and the onset of a transition period that is crucial to business. 

AmCham EU attends European Green Party Council in Berlin

26 Nov 2018
All Committees
EP Outreach TF

Last week, AmCham EU took part in the European Green Party Council held in Berlin.

Joint AmCham EU delegation highlights key Brexit and Trade priorities to MEPs in Strasbourg

19 Nov 2018
All Committees
Trade & External Affairs
Brexit Task Force

A joint delegation of AmCham EU members and staff last week visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg to highlight key business priorities in the Brexit talks and in Europe’s trading relations with the US and the rest of the world.

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