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Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union as the region grapples with its longstanding competitiveness challenges and transatlantic trade tensions. The EU has work to do to tackle the uncertainty and complexity businesses in the region currently face. By placing competitiveness and security at the heart of its Presidency programme, Denmark is well positioned to strengthen this business environment. In this context, AmCham EU’s Recommendations to the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union outlines a wide range of proposals to boost the region’s competitiveness, resilience and global standing. 

AmCham EU welcomes the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which comes at a difficult time for the EU and the world. The volatility of the external environment is a serious concern for American companies in the EU, as it puts a strain on the overall competitiveness of the European economy. Strengthening the case for investing in Europe should therefore be a top priority for decision-makers.

Over the next six months, the Spanish Presidency has an opportunity to improve the EU’s business outlook by furthering the twin digital and green transitions, as well as standing firm against protectionism. The Single Market, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, should also be deepened by policymakers with a focus on coordination, harmonisation and enforcement of legislation across Member States.

Our recommendations to the Spanish Presidency aim to raise issues that are vital to shaping a strong and competitive EU and provide concrete input and direction to the Presidency’s work programme over the coming months. AmCham EU looks forward to working closely with Spain during its Presidency to ensure we reach our common objectives of a strong, green and digital economic recovery.

Over the next six months, the Belgian Presidency has an opportunity to strengthen the EU’s business outlook by boosting the twin digital and green transitions and standing firm against protectionism. The Single Market remains the key driver of foreign investment into Europe. Leadership will be required to further deepen it, avoid excessive regulation and advance harmonisation and enforcement across Member States. 

Our recommendations to the Belgian Presidency aim to raise issues that are vital to shaping a strong and competitive EU, and we hope that these recommendations provide concrete input and direction to the Presidency’s work program over the next six months. AmCham EU stands ready to support Belgium in this crucial role and we wish the Presidency every success.