Welcoming Brussels back to business
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17 Sep 2025
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On Wednesday, 17 September, AmCham EU joined 19 other associations and POLITICO to mark Brussels’ return from the summer break at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. The event drew over 1,500 guests, including Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the EU. The evening provided a platform for stakeholders from industry, politics, civil society and media to connect. This year’s conversations focused on Europe’s place in a changing world and the policies needed to boost growth, investment and global competitiveness. 

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