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IMF | Re-energizing Europe Speech by Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director At the European Commission

Good morning to all. Thank you, dear Ursula, for this special treat: to join your amazing team for a little while. I’m here to talk about re-energizing Europe, why it matters, and how it can be done. I loved being part of the Commission, and I love coming back home. Europe is a wonderful place—affluent, creative, fair. Home to the ancient cities of Athens and Rome but also to the makers of cutting-edge microchip machines and one in every two airliners worldwide. Above all,...
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ECB | Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises: Lending Conditions Tightened

2 February 2026 Firms reported a net tightening in bank loan interest rates and in other loan conditions related to both price and non-price factors. Financing needs rose modestly, accompanied by a small perceived decline in availability. Inflation expectations were broadly unchanged across horizons, with firms continuing to report upside risks to their long-term inflation outlook. The use of artificial intelligence is widespread among euro area firms, though most firms use it very infrequently or moderately. In the most recent...
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European Council | Russian Gas Imports: Council Gives Final Greenlight to a Stepwise Ban

Today, the 27 EU member states formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquified natural gas (LNG) into the EU. The new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. The regulation is a key milestone in delivering the REPowerEU objective of ending the EU’s reliance on Russian energy. "As of today, the EU energy market will be stronger, more resilient and more diversified. We are breaking away from detrimental...
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European Commission | Commission Opens Proceedings to Assist Google in Complying With Interoperability and Online Search Data Sharing Obligations Under the Digital Markets Act

Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA'). The specification proceedings formalise the Commission's regulatory dialogue with Google on certain areas of its compliance with two DMA obligations. The first set of proceedings concerns Google's obligation under Article 6(7) of the DMA to provide third-party developers with free and effective interoperability with hardware and software features controlled by Google's Android operating system. Today's...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | EU and India Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement

The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges, highlighting their joint commitment to economic openness and rules-based trade. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “The EU and India make history today, deepening the partnership between the world's biggest...
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European Council | Oral Conclusions Drawn by President António Costa Following the Informal Meeting of the Members of the European Council of 22 January 2026

Oral Conclusions by President António Costa following the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council, 22 January 2026 The European Union and the United States have long been partners and allies. We have built a transatlantic community forged by history, anchored in common values, and dedicated to the prosperity and security of our peoples. We believe that relationships between partners and allies should be managed in a cordial and respectful way. Europe and the United States have a shared interest...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

The Next Chapter: What to Expect from U.S. Trade Policy in 2026

Following up on last year’s debate on new tariffs and other transatlantic challenges resulting by the changes the US Administration trade policy, this year’s panel will revisit the evolving landscape of U.S. trade policy. With the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on IEEPA reshaping presidential authority, questions loom over how far executive power can be extend into trade matters that normally require congressional approval. Also back in play is the future of the USMCA and agreement negotiated during the first Trump Administration.

New Member Welcome Coffee

The European American Chamber of Commerce is a network that brings together Europeans and Americans to engage in an open dialogue. Over the years we have built a community of like-minded European and American business executives who work together to further develop transatlantic trade relations. Our members are an essential part of this work. We therefore invite our new members to meet the EACCNY leadership, staff, and fellow members to help them get a head start - making new connections, exploring potential business opportunities, and becoming acquainted with our network. We also encourage our existing members to join us in greeting our newest members and opening the door to future collaboration.

    PARTNER EVENTS

    Artificial Intelligence for Executives

    Hosted by IESE BUSINESS SCHOOLThe program is led by Prof. Sampsa Samila, Academic Director, and combines faculty insights, real-world cases, and peer learning with executives from diverse industries. Designed for senior leaders who want to move beyond the hype and truly understand how to use AI as a strategic lever in their organizations.

      MEMBER NEWS

      Member News, News

      Ogletree Deakins | The EU Pay Transparency Directive’s Progress Explained

      With less than six months before the EU Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970 deadline of 7 June 2026, no member state has yet published a completed piece of legislation. Employers can expect an increase in updates at the member state level in the next few months. Those that do not stay up to date with regulatory developments and evaluate their current practices risk noncompliance.   Quick Hits Despite the EU Pay Transparency Directive having entered into force in June 2023, giving member states three years to...
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      Trepp | Is the Elevated Delinquency for CMBS Mall Loans a Sign of Opportunity?

      With ‘No Buy January’ now behind us, it is a good time to examine the performance of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans against regional and superregional malls; not that anyone one month would severely impact the performance. Malls were designed and built around their anchors. The idea: draw shoppers and line the way to the large anchor store with smaller, inline retailers. Those would generate the bulk of malls' rental revenue. CMBS Mall Loan Distress, But Not a Collapse  The $53.23 billion universe...
      Member News, News

      Greenberg Traurig | SEC Issues Guidance on Applying Federal Securities Laws to Tokenized Securities

      The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued a joint statement on Jan. 28, 2026, providing greater clarity on the application of the federal securities laws to the category of crypto assets commonly referred to as tokenized securities. The staff introduced the statement as guidance on the taxonomies of tokenized securities to assist market participants in complying with federal securities laws and preparing registration statements, proposals, or requests for submission to the staff or the SEC. The statement generally categorizes...
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      EIB | President Calviño: Banking on Europe’s strengths

      Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, spoke at the European Banking Summit in Brussels, on 28 January, 2026. Thank you, Wim, for your kind words, and for this invitation to share a few thoughts on the main theme of this summit - how European banks can support growth, innovation and security. There are three reasons that I really feel at home discussing this topic here today: First of all, because these goals are at the core of the EIB Group’s investment strategy....
      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar: The Deals Don’t Stop

      In this week’s Roar: The EU-India trade deal, a new FMC investigation, air cargo volumes, supply chain diversification, and a prediction for robots. A new trade agreement between the EU and India has been hailed as the “mother of all deals” and has the world wondering how President Trump might respond. The pact is seen as a hedge against the ever-unpredictable U.S. trade policies, reduces tariffs on most goods, and deepens ties between the EU and India. Since the U.S. recently hiked...
      Member News, News

      Stephenson Harwood | Data and Cyber Update- January 2026

      Welcome to the latest, bumper, edition of the Stephenson Harwood Data and Cyber Update, covering the key developments in data protection and cyber security law during both December 2025 and January 2026. In data regulation news, the European Commission and Brazil adopt mutual adequacy decisions; the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) provides a series of updates for the year ahead; and new Commencement Regulations set the commencement date for Section 138 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the “DUAA”). In...

      Latest & Leading

      EACCNY Executive Director is moderating Panel at Harvard European Conference

      Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild is moderating a panel about “Mobilizing Capital and Financing European Innovators” at the European Conference at Harvard University on February 7. More on the conference and agenda here.

      Member Spotlight


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