AmCham EU

Highlighting the need for predictable investment policies

30 Apr 2025

All committees

On Tuesday, 29 April, Andrew Hill, Senior Policy Adviser, AmCham EU represented the organisation at CompLaw's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Regimes & Foreign Subsidies Regulation conference. Joining the panel on the EU foreign direct investment screening mechanism, Mr Hill stressed the need to align FDI screening frameworks across borders and to ensure that FDI screening is focused on transactions with clear national security concerns. He also underlined the importance of predictability for businesses operating in the Single Market. The Foreign Investment Screening Regulation, if designed correctly, could make a significant impact in safeguarding security while preserving Europe's openness to global investment.

Securing innovation: IP's role in Europe's future

29 Apr 2025

All committees

On Tuesday, 29 April, AmCham EU marked World Intellectual Property (IP) Day with a session focused on the role of IP in Europe's innovation landscape. The discussion reinforced the importance of strong copyright frameworks in fostering creativity, driving growth and supporting competitiveness across the Single Market. Attendees heard about the need for forward-looking IP policies that can respond to technological advancements and shifting global dynamics, ensuring that Europe remains an innovation leader in an increasingly connected and competitive world.

Answering the big questions with Euronews

29 Apr 2025

All committees

What is the path forward for the transatlantic economy? That is the big question being asked by businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Malte Lohan, CEO of AmCham EU, joined The Big Question on Euronews with Angela Barnes, Managing Editor, Euronews Business to highlight how the EU-US relationship remains the most integrated economic partnership in the world, representing over €8 trillion in commercial ties. During the interview, Mr Lohan warned that any reintroduction of tariffs would have serious repercussions for businesses, introducing uncertainty around investment and disrupting supply chains. With so much at stake, it is essential that both sides of the Atlantic continue to work together to safeguard and reinforce the transatlantic economy. Watch the full interview with Euronews now.