The AmChams in Europe network hosted an event on Thursday, 9 March 2022 focusing on the war in Ukraine. Andy Hunder, President, AmCham Ukraine, kicked off the discussion. He gave an account of the current situation on the ground and highlighted how businesses and citizens can play a positive role. The event also featured leaders from neighbouring AmChams. Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU moderated the conversation in her capacity as Chair, AmChams in Europe. Watch a recording of the event here.
The other speakers focused on ongoing actions across their respective countries to support people in Ukraine. The panel included:
Írisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO, AmCham Hungary
Ionut Simion, President, AmCham Romania
Mila Malairau, Executive Director, AmCham Moldova
Tony Housh, Chair, AmCham Poland
Ronald Blaško, Executive Director, AmCham Slovakia
Followthis link to read more about what AmCham EU and AmChams in Europe have been doing so far.
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AmCham EU has joined 22 other business, financial and professional associations in calling on Member States to reach agreement on the Commission’s Tax Simplification Package. The measures could save businesses operating in Europe around €8 billion a year, money currently absorbed by complexity rather than invested in growth. Tax collected only to be refunded and withholding taxes that hinder investment in the Single Market add costs without strengthening the tax base. Europe has already strengthened its tax framework, so simplification can go ahead without weakening enforcement. Agreement will only matter if the ambition of the package survives the negotiations. Read the full joint statement here.
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