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AmCham EU in 2025: delivering on key priorities
Engaging at the highest levels
Connecting ideas and decision-makers
Transatlantic 2025: in review
Insights driving impact
Gala: a celebration of partnership and shared ambition
Membership reaches new levels
In 2025, the EU navigated a challenging economic and geopolitical environment, with competitiveness, regulatory simplification and growing global trade tensions at the heart of the policy agenda. Throughout each new challenge, AmCham EU ensured the perspectives of American companies invested in Europe remained part of these critical discussions.
By engaging with policymakers and collaborating with members, AmCham EU advanced practical recommendations to support a more competitive, innovative and resilient European economy. At a critical moment for the transatlantic relationship, this work also reinforced the value of continued EU-US collaboration. This report highlights the key moments, priorities and impact of our work in 2025.
Mark Gitenstein and Björn Seibert receive AmCham EU Transatlantic Business Award
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AmCham EU partners with the Brussels Binder to advance diversity and inclusion across Europe
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AmCham EU survey finds American companies in Europe brace for tougher transatlantic business climate
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Launch of The Transatlantic Economy 2025 report and presentation of key findings in the European Parliament
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Annual Transatlantic Conference, Transatlantic Dinner and hosting of the AmChams in Europe for the Brussels Briefing
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Executive Council engages with Presidents António Costa, Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen of the European Council, Parliament and Commission
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Julie Teigland, Global Vice-Chair, Alliances and Ecosystems and EMEIA Area Managing Partner, EY confirmed as Chair of Executive Council
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Relay for Life fundraiser
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Roberta Metsola, President, European Parliament joins Gala where Bulgarian start-up BioBliss wins AmCham EU Youth Entrepreneurship Award 2025
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Annual General Meeting
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AmCham EU and AmCham Belgium host Paul S. Atkins, Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission
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AmCham EU delegation visits Washington, DC
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42nd Annual Competition Policy Conference
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12th Annual Digital Economy Conference
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AmCham EU meets with Ambassadors Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative, Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the European Union and Bill White, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium
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AmCham EU launches new website
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AmCham EU meets with Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State
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AmCham EU welcomed Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the EU, for an evening marking his first few months in Brussels
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AmCham EU reaches record 169 members
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Launch of The Transatlantic Economy Pulse
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AmCham EU confirms Liam Benham (Boeing) for second mandate as Chair of its Board of Directors
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From engagement with policymakers to expert publications and an active membership community, 2025 showcased the full breadth of AmCham EU’s advocacy work in Brussels.
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Advancing regulatory simplification remained a top priority for AmCham EU throughout 2025, as EU institutions continued their focus on strengthening competitiveness and reducing unnecessary complexity. We engaged actively across the European Commission’s Omnibus packages and wider simplification initiatives, providing cross-sector expertise to support more coherent and workable legislation. Through sustained dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, as well as targeted advocacy across areas including sustainability, chemicals and digital policy, we contributed practical recommendations to streamline requirements, improve implementation and reinforce a regulatory framework that supports investment, innovation and long-term growth in Europe. While important progress has been made, AmCham EU continues to stress the urgency of further action, including the need to embed simplification by design in new proposals and future policymaking.
Rising transatlantic trade tensions became a defining feature of the year following the return of President Trump to the White House and the rapid introduction of new US tariff measures affecting partners worldwide, including the EU. As uncertainty grew, AmCham EU consistently highlighted the risks that escalating disputes pose to investment, supply chains and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. We encouraged dialogue and pragmatic engagement between EU and US leaders, ensuring that the perspectives of American companies invested in Europe were reflected as developments unfolded. Insights gathered through flash surveys helped inform our calls for practical, negotiated solutions that provide clarity and stability for businesses. As trade tensions continue to weigh on the transatlantic relationship, we will remain a consistent voice for dialogue, cooperation and a stable framework for trade.
As the EU advanced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, AmCham EU worked to ensure new obligations remain practical and proportionate for companies operating across global value chains. During discussions on the Omnibus proposals, we highlighted the need for legal certainty, realistic timelines and workable compliance requirements. This contributed to efforts to align sustainability ambition with Europe’s competitiveness objectives, supporting transparency and accountability while remaining manageable for businesses of all sizes. These efforts helped keep practicality, proportionality and competitiveness at the centre of the debate on Europe’s sustainability framework.
AmCham EU remained closely engaged on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), advocating for an approach that supports the EU’s climate objectives while minimising unintended trade and administrative impacts. We called for simplified procedures and proportionate reporting obligations, particularly for companies managing complex international sourcing networks. Our recommendations focused on providing businesses with clarity as the mechanism progresses, while reinforcing effective decarbonisation incentives. This helped bring business realities into the discussion and support a more workable approach to CBAM implementation.
Throughout discussions on the EU Deforestation Regulation, AmCham EU highlighted the need for a pragmatic and workable approach that reflects the realities of global supply chains. We emphasised the importance of sufficient preparation time to avoid disruption for businesses and trading partners, helping ensure environmental objectives are achieved alongside legal certainty for companies operating in Europe. This helped reinforce the need for implementation that supports environmental ambition while remaining practical for companies and their supply chains.
Simplification efforts across chemicals and environmental legislation remained a focus of our work in 2025, particularly as policymakers sought to balance high standards with Europe’s competitiveness. AmCham EU advocated clearer rules, improved coherence across legislative instruments and realistic transition periods for companies adapting to new requirements. These efforts supported discussions on reducing unnecessary complexity while maintaining robust protections for health and the environment.
As Europe’s digital rulebook continued to expand, AmCham EU encouraged greater alignment across legislation to reduce fragmentation and support innovation. We engaged in discussions linked to the Digital Omnibus and the application of the AI Act, highlighting the importance of workable timelines, legal clarity and consistency with existing data and digital frameworks. Our work supported a more coherent regulatory environment that enables responsible innovation while strengthening investment confidence.
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With a strong focus on competitiveness, our Executive Council engaged on the priorities shaping Europe’s growth, investment climate and long-term prosperity.
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Amidst trade tensions and global uncertainty, senior business leaders from AmCham EU’s Executive Council engaged with Presidents António Costa, Roberta Metsola and Ursula von der Leyen of the European Council, Parliament and Commission. These exchanges reinforced the role of American companies invested in Europe as constructive partners in strengthening competitiveness, supporting open trade and advancing regulatory coherence across the Single Market.
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Dialogue drives progress. Our events and delegations brought members together with policymakers and partners to exchange views, challenge assumptions and address shared priorities. From Brussels to key capitals in Europe and the United States, these conversations helped carry the perspectives of American companies directly into the discussions shaping Europe’s economic future.
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AmCham EU’s 2025 Digital Economy Conference took place on Thursday, 20 November with the theme ‘A transatlantic agenda for growth, innovation and simplification’. The event brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to explore how Europe and the US can align efforts to promote responsible innovation, resilient infrastructure and forward-looking regulation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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This year’s Annual Competition Policy Conference, Cutting through the noise to shape effective competition policy, took place on Thursday, 17 October. The event examined how competition policy can contribute to economic resilience and strategic influence amidst growing global uncertainty.
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In the run-up to the Munich Security Conference 2025, AmCham EU joined Freshfields to host an event focused on the impact of geopolitical conflicts on global investments, the implications of rising protectionism and the role of businesses in ensuring economic and national security. Taking place on Thursday, 13 February, Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU stressed the important role that the transatlantic relationship offers to both the competitiveness and security of the EU and US.
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At Enough Food for All 2025, held on Monday, 23 June, stakeholders from across the transatlantic agricultural community came together to explore how innovative technologies can build more resilient food systems. The discussion focused on the power of innovation to boost productivity, reduce environmental impact and support global food stability. Speakers also highlighted the importance of regulatory alignment, rural investment and the importance of including farmers in legislation that impacts them.
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On Friday, 12 September, AmCham EU and AmCham Belgium hosted Paul S. Atkins, Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission, for a discussion on the transatlantic financial agenda. The dialogue focused on strengthening EU-US cooperation and the need for clear, coherent regulatory frameworks that foster innovation and investment.
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On Friday, 21 November AmCham EU joined Ambassadors Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, Andrew Puzder, US Ambassador to the European Union and Bill White, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium. During the discussion, Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU voiced strong support for the EU-US Framework Agreement, which offers the best path to improve the trade and investment climate, while addressing concerns about the economic impact of broad tariffs
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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.
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On Tuesday, 2 December, AmCham EU took part in a roundtable discussion with Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State. With the implementation of the EU-US Framework Agreement moving forward, the discussions focused on building a more stable and competitive transatlantic business environment. Participants discussed the importance of an open Single Market and the urgency to move ahead with the EU’s work on simplification. The exchange also underlined the value of the transatlantic marketplace as a springboard for American companies to compete globally.
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AmCham EU welcomed US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder in December 2025 to mark his first months in Brussels. Opening remarks were delivered by Liam Benham (Boeing), Chair and Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU followed by the Ambassador’s reflections on his early priorities for the US Mission to the EU. The evening brought together more than 200 participants for networking and informal exchanges with the Ambassador and his team.
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Throughout 2025, AmCham EU engaged with European Commissioners to exchange views on key policy priorities and legislative initiatives, including Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification; Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing; Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans; Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection; Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean; and Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation.
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From Washington, DC to Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Copenhagen and many stops in between, AmCham EU’s delegations took our members’ priorities directly to where decisions are made. Across Europe and the United States, we engaged policymakers and stakeholders to exchange views on competitiveness, investment and the issues shaping the business environment and most pressing to our members.
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Our Transatlantic Conference returned in March under the theme Taking the transatlantic pulse: a new trade, tech and green agenda, focusing on how the EU and US can advance cooperation on competitiveness, economic security and innovation in a changing geopolitical environment. In his keynote remarks, Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister of EU Affairs, highlighted the linked nature of security and competitiveness and emphasised that simplifying regulations within the Single Market is essential to fostering business growth and attracting investment, leading to enhanced security and resilience within the EU.
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Taking place the same evening as the conference, our Transatlantic Dinner brought together MEPs Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), Virginius Sinkevicius (Greens/EFA, LT), Marie-Pierre Vedrenne (RE, FR) and Zeljana Zovko (EPP, HR), who discussed challenges facing the transatlantic relationship such as geopolitical tensions, competitiveness and security, reaffirming the necessity of continued cooperation.
In parallel to the conference, AmCham EU hosted the Brussels Briefing, bringing together European AmChams for interactive workshops, networking and discussions on transatlantic leadership shifts and policy priorities. The programme covered the EU’s legislative outlook, transatlantic competitiveness and digital and sustainability policy, with participants exchanging views on how to strengthen transatlantic ties and support business growth.
Providing timely analysis and practical recommendations across key policy areas, our publications support evidence-based policymaking and informed engagement with EU institutions. They reflect the breadth of our advocacy work and our commitment to strengthening the transatlantic economy.
As headlines blare that Europe and the US are drifting apart, commercial ties between the two sides – the deepest and broadest between any two regions in history – are accelerating. In a new study, authors Daniel Hamilton, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, and Joseph Quinlan, Senior Fellow at the Transatlantic Leadership Network, value the transatlantic economy at a new estimated high of $9.5 (€8.7) trillion in 2024, up from $8.7 (€8) trillion the previous year. This figure comprises an estimated record $2 (€1.8) trillion in goods and services trade between Europe and the United States and $7.5 (€6.9) trillion in combined affiliate sales.
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Our annual Gala continued to be a highlight for the year, bringing together over 300 guests and featuring a keynote address from Roberta Metsola, President, European Parliament on the future of Europe and the strength of the transatlantic relationship. The programme also included a performance by Nikola Meeuwsen, First Prize, Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025, adding a cultural highlight to the evening.
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The AmCham EU Youth Entrepreneurship Award was presented by Julie Teigland, Global Vice-Chair, Alliances and Ecosystems and EMEIA Area Managing Partner, EY, to Sophia Nikolova of BioBliss, the 2025 award winner selected in partnership with Junior Achievement Europe (JA Europe). Continuing the focus on women entrepreneurs, BioBliss was recognised for developing a renewable alternative to lithium- and cobalt-based batteries.
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AmCham EU welcomed 14 new members in 2025, closing the year with a record-high 169 member companies. This milestone reflects the strong and continued commitment of US businesses operating in Europe and reinforces the importance of a robust transatlantic economic partnership.
Introducing our new members
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Members join to engage directly in shaping EU policy, connect with decision-makers and peers across sectors and stay ahead of regulatory and political developments.
Shape the policies that matter to your business. AmCham EU provides a powerful platform for members to advance their priorities and ensure that the voice of American companies is heard at the highest levels of EU policymaking. Through our committees, members help to define positions, influence legislative outcomes and contribute to a more competitive business environment in Europe.
Whether you’re looking to grow your network, gain insights into the EU policy landscape or raise your company’s profile, AmCham EU offers a platform for meaningful engagement and collaboration. Join today.
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In 2025, AmCham EU launched a new policy partnership offering to strengthen cooperation with AmChams across the EU and candidate countries on shared policy priorities. The initiative supports more coordinated advocacy efforts in Brussels and across the Member States, strengthening our collective voice wherever EU policy is shaped. By working more closely together, participating AmChams can better identify shared concerns, exchange insights and reinforce common messages on issues that matter to business.
Our partner AmChams
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AmCham EU is an active member of the AmChams in Europe network, which brings together 49 American Chambers of Commerce across 47 countries. The network connects more than 17,000 companies employing over 20 million people. AmCham EU also drives engagement on EU issues with chambers across Europe.
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Every year, a team of AmCham EU staff, former staff and members walks for a full 24 hours at Relay for Life in Belgium, raising funds and awareness for the Fondation contre le cancer.
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Recognising the importance of young people in the arts, AmCham EU is a long-time supporter of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, an annual competition for emerging musicians of the highest calibre who are ready to embark upon international careers.
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Every December, AmCham EU staff, families and members gather supplies and come together to assemble and wrap holiday boxes filled with food, toiletries and other necessities for the Samaritans of Brussels to donate to those in need.
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With support from its Executive Council, AmCham EU presents its annual Youth Entrepreneurship Award in partnership with JA Europe. It recognises young European entrepreneurs and supports them through mentorship with senior executives and monetary prizes for their start-ups.
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AmCham EU takes part in a range of charitable initiatives each year. During the winter months, a donation is made to support local causes, reflecting the spirit of the holiday season. Around Halloween, members are also encouraged to donate blood, helping to maintain vital supplies for hospitals in Brussels. From time to time, additional donations are made to charitable causes or in response to significant events.
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AmCham EU speaks for American companies committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. It aims to ensure a growth-orientated business and investment climate in Europe.
AmCham EU facilitates the resolution of transatlantic issues that impact business and plays a role in creating better understanding of EU and US positions on business matters. Aggregate US investment in Europe totalled more than €4 trillion in 2023, directly supports more than 4.6 million jobs in Europe, and generates billions of euros annually in income, trade and research and development.
AmCham EU is guided by its Board of Directors and supported by a team with diverse expertise across policy, advocacy, communications, outreach, events and operations.
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AmCham EU’s Invested in Europe platform sheds light on the tangible, positive impacts American businesses have on Europe. Their stories, ranging from social and educational programmes and environmental and health campaigns to skills and inclusion initiatives, paint a fuller picture of American companies committed to going beyond the numbers to invest in people and communities.
Our members form a network invested in Europe, committed to the region’s success. Explore who they are below.
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AmCham EU hosted its Spring reception with Accredited Parliamentary Assistants (APAs) and group policy advisers in Brussels on Thursday, 23 April. The event gave members the chance to meet with European Parliament staff and build stronger connections. APAs and group policy advisers play an important role in the EU policy process. The reception helped support open dialogue between the public and private sectors. Roberta Brumana, Outreach Director, AmCham EU, opened the evening by welcoming guests and highlighting the value of working together to support effective policymaking.
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At the European Association Summit & Awards 2026, Maximiliano Santy, Senior Director of Operations, AmCham EU, spoke at a session organised by the European Society of Association Executives Finance & HR Community on salary transparency and the gender pay gap. Taking place on Thursday, 26 March, he outlined the implications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive for organisations and highlighted the importance of objective, transparent criteria in addressing pay disparities. He also emphasised the need to align compensation practices with legal requirements while supporting fairness, accountability and trust across the workplace. Natalie Bastiaens, Partner, Tax and Legal Services; Kathleen Bracke, Managing Associate, Social Legal, BDO and Martina Schusterova, Director, Energy Traders Europe also joined the panel.
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On Thursday, 26 March, Kim Watts, Policy Director, AmCham EU joined a panel discussion on trade, e-commerce and supply chains in a fragmenting global economy. The discussion covered a wide range of issues, including the state of global trade, transatlantic relations and economic security. Speakers explored why open trade plays a critical role in Europe's competitiveness.
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