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ECB | Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe for Hiring in Europe Today?

Blog | Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. But will it empower workers, or is it set to replace them? This blog post looks at the impact of AI use and investment on firms’ current and future hiring and firing decisions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly influence firms’ production processes. It could also profoundly reshape employment and the labour market. But how exactly? On the one hand, AI could replace workers, leading to a...
Chapter News, News

European Commission | Questions and Answers on the Industrial Accelerator Act

What is the Industrial Accelerator Act and why is the Commission proposing it? The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a legislative proposal designed to strengthen Europe's industrial base by boosting manufacturing, growing businesses, and creating jobs in the EU. It delivers on the recommendations of the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, the political guidelines of the Commission, and the mission entrusted to the Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy. The IAA mobilises public procurement and public incentives to boost demand for low-carbon and European-made products...
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IMF | Can Advanced Economies Avoid Debt Distress?

Countries must shift toward fiscal discipline and reforms that raise long-term growth. Many highly indebted advanced economies face a grim fiscal outlook. Under current policies, the public debt ratios of countries including Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States are set to deteriorate over the next two decades. They still have room to borrow, but there are limits. So far, financial markets have been forgiving. But recent tremors suggest that they may become more sensitive to negative news about...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

World Bank | Mapping 20 Years of Change in the Global Liner Shipping Network

Blog | Connections to global markets and supplies are a precondition for trade driven development, investments, and jobs. Here, we analyze how the global shipping network has evolved and the impact on countries position in the network over the last two decades.   Two snapshots of the global liner shipping network: Moving towards more hub-and-spoke connections The data reviewed here describe scheduled container shipping services between pairs of countries, capturing both the presence of a direct connection and the number of shipping...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

ECB | How Tariffs Threaten Business Dynamism, Productivity and Growth

Blog | Tariff hikes are putting European companies under strain at a time when productivity growth is already sluggish. Short-term business sentiment is not the only thing at stake. Tariffs could also dampen business dynamism, a key channel for innovation and long-term growth. Business dynamism – the constant churn of firms entering the market, growing, contracting and then exiting – is crucial for productivity. Through “creative destruction”, new firms with better technologies and business models take the place of their...
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European Parliament | Simplified Rules for Small “Mid-Cap” Companies

New category of company that falls between SMEs and large enterprises EP proposes thresholds of 1,000 employees, €200M in turnover or €172M in total assets to define small mid-caps New laws seek to boost the competitiveness of EU so-called small “mid-cap” (SMC) enterprises as they grown beyond SME status with targeted measures. On Wednesday, three EP committees voted to endorse proposals introducing the concept of small mid-cap enterprises (SMCs) and extending to them various exemptions that so far have been...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

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

    Webinar | FX and Interest Rate Management: Insights for Today's Volatile Environment

    Hosted by KeyBank | Join us for a conversation on the evolving landscape of foreign exchange and interest rate management. We’ll explore why traditional approaches may no longer fit today’s market realities and discuss the key themes shaping how businesses manage risk and liquidity. Walk away with insights that set the stage for a deeper dive into strategies that matter in the new year.

    Building on Progress: Women in STEM

    Hosted by The Consulate General of Denmark in New York and Ramboll Americas | Gender equality in STEM remains a critical enabler of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. As STEM-driven sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and technology face increasing demand for skilled talent, encouraging broader participation and access is essential to addressing global challenges, from the green transition to long-term economic competitiveness.

      MEMBER NEWS

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      Ogletree Deakins | EU Pay Transparency Directive Deadline Fast Approaching

      As the June 2026 deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) draws closer, employers across the European Union are preparing for a significant shift in pay equity practices. The directive aims to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and it introduces a harmonised set of transparency and reporting obligations that will apply to organisations across all EU member states. Quick Hits Employers across the EU are preparing for the June...
      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      Jaguar Freight | The Impact of U.S Trade Policy and Expectations for Transatlantic Trade Post-IEEPA Tariffs

      It’s an understatement to say it’s been a chaotic year for global trade. For much of 2025 and early 2026, supply chain professionals, importers, and multinational companies have been operating in an environment defined by policy shifts, unclear exemptions, and significant cost volatility. Against that backdrop, the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20 decision on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs was widely anticipated as a turning point, with many on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean hoping for clarity...
      Member News, News

      EIB | President Calviño: Going Big, Going Fast

      EIB Group President Nadia Calviño offcially opens the 2026 edition of the EIB Group Forum. Your Royal Highness, Monseigneur, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, Welcome to this year’s EIB Group Forum! It is such a pleasure to be in the company of so many friends, committed policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and civil society champions in this annual gathering in Luxembourg. Let me start by thanking the EIB Group’s teams that organised this great event. Like every year, they put a lot of effort and put their hearts into bringing such an impressive lineup of speakers – of thinkers...
      Member News, News

      Stephenson Harwood | Data and Cyber Update – February 2026

      Welcome to the latest edition of the Stephenson Harwood Data and Cyber Update, covering the key developments in data protection and cyber security law in February 2026. In data regulation news, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”) issue a joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation proposal; and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) publishes its data protection complaints guidance. In cybersecurity news, Ofcom fast-tracks its decision on online safety proposals, as UK regulators...
      Member News, News

      Laura Devine Immigration | FY 2027 H-1B Registration Opens Soon: What Employers Need to Know

      With USCIS having now announced the FY 2027 H‑1B cap lottery registration dates, this is an opportune time to revisit the H‑1B registration process and highlight key considerations for employers as the registration period opens next month. As discussed in our January 2026 article on major policy changes affecting the FY 2027 H‑1B cap, this year’s registration cycle introduces significant new complexities, making early and strategic preparation more critical than ever for employers seeking to sponsor foreign national talent. FY 2027...
      Member News, News

      Noerr | EU Foreign Investment Screening Reform: Key Elements of the Newly Published Proposal

      On 10 February 2026, the European Parliament, Commission and Council of the European Union (“Council”) have published a Proposal for a Regulation on the screening of foreign investments in the European Union (“Proposal”) which follows the provisional political agreement reached in December 2025. The Proposal is expected to be formally approved in spring 2026 by the European Parliament and the Council and is intended to replace the existing EU screening regulation. Nevertheless, it is important to note that the Proposal is...

      Latest & Leading

      HSBC hosts a “Meet your Future Self” for Baruch Students at their Office

      Soraiya Esmail, the Regional Head, Global Network Banking, HSBC and a EACCNY Board Member hosted a “Meet your future self” event with Students from the Baruch College, Weissman Center for International Business. Students had the opportunity to meet executives from Soraiya’s team and learned how they navigated their careers and what it takes to be a successful international banker.

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      CILC is a New York-based platform of US and EU attorneys. Its attorneys are dual-licensed and practice under U.S. (federal and state) and EU law, providing clients with substantive transatlantic legal counsel and representation delivered from a single firm. Founded by attorneys with backgrounds at Freshfields, the European Commission, and the New York State Attorney General’s office, CILC specializes in antitrust and regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and digital economy matters for clients in the technology, media, entertainment, and sports industries. By combining dual-jurisdiction expertise with AI-augmented workflows, CILC provides integrated legal services typically only available through the networks and offices of large international firms — delivered under one roof, with the responsiveness and efficiency of a specialized boutique.

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