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Current Business Matters | 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi

This month's piece delves into the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. Gain insights into the challenges facing the WTO amidst an election-heavy year and its crucial role in fostering stable economic prosperity.

Current Trade Matters - EU Commission Proposal on Foreign Direct Investment & Outbound Investment Screening

The EU's latest initiatives aim to fortify economic security amid geopolitical tensions and technological changes. Covering foreign investment, export controls, dual-use technologies, and research security, these measures underline the commitment to free trade.

Munich Security Conference 2024: Congressional Business Roundtable & Transatlantic Networking Dinner

The 2024 Munich Security Conference, dedicated to advancing international security and fostering global cooperation, provided a platform for AmCham Germany members of the transatlantic business community to gather with influential political and business leaders from across the Atlantic.

Current Business Matters | Artificial-Intelligence-Driven Societal Impacts in 2024

This article explores its implications on elections and the workplace, highlighting concerns like AI-generated disinformation and workforce integration. AmCham Germany advocates for international collaboration to navigate the complex landscape of AI governance.

Current Business Matters | The European Union is Taking On AI

This piece focuses on the European Union AI Act from December 8, 2023. This provisional agreement is a historic milestone shaping the world's first comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence and AI governance. This month's piece provides insights to the intricate system of AI risk classification, governance structures, and consequences for non-compliance.

Current Business Matters - Navigating the Landscape of Transatlantic AI-Governance

We find ourselves amidst an exceptionally dynamic and swiftly changing international landscape of AI governance. The significance of AI governance has become a focal point for many, underscored by a remarkable number of AI policy events this month. This includes the issuance of the Biden-Harris Administration Executive Order, the finalized G7 AI Guidelines, roadblocks within the EU-AI Act negotiations, and the UK safety summit held at Bletchley Park.

EU-U.S. Summit October 2023 – Key Takeaways

The recent EU-U.S. Summit emphasized cooperation in security, technology, and trade and sent a strong sign of transatlantic unity. However, progress on the reduction of trade barriers and the overall industrial policy results fell short of expectations. In this overview, find compiled AmCham Germany's assessment of the summit as well as an overview of the main concerns that still require tangible outcomes for the transatlantic business community in the months ahead.

Current Business Matters - As the EU Phases in CBAM, the Idea of a U.S. Carbon Border Adjustment Gains Traction

As the EU moves forward with its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the U.S. is increasingly exploring its own approach to address carbon emissions in international trade. Congressional initiatives are gaining momentum, with both Democrats and Republicans introducing bills to level the playing field, though their motivations differ.

Member Story with Palo Alto Networks | Improving the Security of Technology that Underpins the Global Economy

In this member story with Klaus Bürg, Vice President EMEA (DACH+CEE) at Palo Alto Networks, discover how the company tackles top priorities such as supply chain attacks and AI-powered threats. AI and automation are central to their approach, analyzing millions of attacks daily.