To mark the arrival of the newly arrived Accredited Parliamentary Assistants (APAs) in Brussels, AmCham EU hosted a reception on Monday, 3 February. The event provided a platform for our members to engage with the APAs, exchange insights and foster connections. As Parliamentary staff, APAs play an invaluable role in laying the groundwork for Europe’s future. Their work shapes much of what we discuss in Brussels. Sarah Lenczner (Qualcomm), Vice-Chair of AmCham EU’s European Parliament Outreach Task Force and Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, opened the evening by welcoming attendees and highlighting the role of public-private partnerships in shaping effective policymaking.