Past Event

New Perspectives in the Transatlantic Relationship - Fire-side Chat with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament

Mon. June 09, 2025 08:45 am - 10:30 am !Troutman Pepper Offices New York, NY 10022

EACCNY is organizing a fire-side chat with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament to discuss the state of affairs in transatlantic relations in a moment of rapid-fire developments on this side of the Atlantic.


In light of the current EU–US relations, marked by discussions about cooperation on transatlantic security, changes in trade policy, technology regulation (DSA), climate action, and democratic values, President Metsola will share how the EU envisages the future of the transatlantic alliance.

President Metsola will also discuss relevant projects she and her colleagues are working on, including new legislation, international agreements (such as the recent trade deal with the UK) as well as necessary legislation to support the EU’s work program along with the EU’s budget.

In this context she will address EU support for WTO reform and rules-based international trade and the EU’s drive for “open strategic autonomy” — not as protectionism, but as a way to reduce overreliance in key sectors while remaining open to trade & investment.

We will discuss with her how the EU is shaping global standards in areas such as AI (AI Act), data privacy (GDPR), and sustainable finance. She will shed light on how US businesses can align to benefit, and what the EU is doing to encourage US tech companies to engage proactively with EU regulators to build trust and avoid future regulatory misalignment.

President Metsola will also share the EU’s view on stronger transatlantic cooperation on climate technology, clean energy supply chains, and responsible AI development, and will invite US businesses to collaborate with European businesses in areas where EU policy leadership is strong (e.g., circular economy, green hydrogen).

Join us for a discussion why it is essential for partners like the US and Europe who share each other’s values to face the twin transitions of climate and digital transformation together.

 

GUEST OF HONOR:

Roberta Metsola, President, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT