The secret ingredients to inclusion
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8 Dec 2025
Social impact, inclusion and skills

On Monday, 8 December, AmCham EU hosted a lunch to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Held at 65 degrés, a Brussels-based restaurant that employs staff with disabilities, the event highlighted the value of inclusive workplaces. The lunch provided an opportunity for business representatives to exchange with EU stakeholders on how the private sector is advancing inclusion. Discussions also focused on how collaboration between public institutions and businesses can foster equal opportunities and promote a more accessible and inclusive society for all. 

Amongst others, Andriana Sukova, Deputy Director-General, Directorate General, Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission and Didrik de Schaetzen, Secretary General, ALDE Party joined the discussion. 

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