Fentanyl: FinCEN, U.S. legal and financial services discuss how to combat illicit finance
U.S. FinCEN, Law Enforcement, and Financial Industry Representatives met in El Paso to discuss their collaborative efforts to combat illicit…
Malte Lohan appointed as CEO of AmCham EU
AmCham EU announced the appointment of Malte Lohan as its new CEO, effective immediately. Mr Lohan holds strategic and operational responsibility…
Press call on President Joe Biden’s meeting with President Xi Jinping
Background preview on the upcoming bilateral meeting between President Biden and President Xi at the APEC Summit in Peru.
MEP Procaccini (ECR): Let’s deal with the U.S. Government without political bias
According to ECR Group Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini, Donald Trump's election as US President will not significantly change relations between the European Union…
U.S. Presidential Senior Climate Advisor John Podesta: Statement at the COP29 in Baku
"We are here to work, and we are committed to a successful outcome at COP 29. We can and will make…
Readout of Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen’s phone call with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a telephone conversation with the incoming US President Donald Trump, in which she congratulated him…
Address to the Nation by U.S. President Biden after the U.S. Presidential Elections
"Look, folks, you all know it in your lives: Setbacks are unavoidable, but giving up is unforgivable. Setbacks are unavoidable,…
5th U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue: Co-Chairs’ statement
The Dialogue demonstrated a strong partnerships and a shared vision of an open, peaceful, interoperable, reliable, and secure cyberspace that…
U.S. Presidential Elections: EU Stakeholder reactions
In this summary, we collect statements of European stakeholders after the U.S. Presidential Elections victory of Donald Trump. This post…
U.S. Presidential Elections: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warmly congratulates Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the…
U.S. Treasury targets sanctions evaders and Russian producers supporting Russia’s military industrial base
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 275 individuals and entities involved in supplying Russia with advanced technology and…
Illicit Finance: Financial Intelligence Units discuss cooperation in Canada
The Symposium, held in Ottawa, Canada, brought together financial intelligence units (FIUs) and law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United…
U.S. FinCEN alerts financial institutions to counter financing of Hizballah and its activities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and reporting…
Letta: The single market is essential for the EU’s competitiveness and security
Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented his report on strengthening the EU’s internal market, outlining key areas in which the single…
U.S. Treasury targets actors involved in drone production for Russia’s war against Ukraine
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting three entities and one individual for…
Readout and remarks of U.S. President Biden’s meeting with President Steinmeier
President Biden acknowledged the timing of his visit ahead of the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and…
White House fact sheet on the U.S.-Germany Partnership
On the occasion of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s visit to Germany, the United States reaffirms its commitment to deepening…
U.S. President Biden meeting Chancellor Scholz in Berlin: Readout and remarks
The two leaders coordinated on support for Ukraine in its self-defense against Russian aggression; efforts to counter antisemitism and other…
Middle East: U.S. President Biden updates Congressional Leaders on U.S. response
"United States forces will remain postured in the region to serve important national interests, including the protection of United States…
AmCham position paper: Ensuring resilient life sciences supply chains in Europe
The Critical Medicines Alliance initiative is a positive step toward addressing vulnerabilities in the supply of critical medicines. In the…
WMO: Hurricane Milton threatens destruction in Florida
A late-season major hurricane Milton poses an extremely serious threat to Florida, in a state which is still reeling from…
U.S. President proclamation on National Clean Energy Action Month
"When I think of clean energy, I think of good-paying jobs for American workers. Our Nation is leading the fight…
USA and Norway sign cooperation memorandum on trade of critical minerals
U.S. State Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on…
AI can boost democracy and help solve problems around the world – Antony Blinken
This week at the U.N. General Assembly, U.S. State Secretary Blinken emphasized to leaders of AI companies that "we want…
Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables: EU endorses Joint Declaration
The Joint Declaration, proposed by the United States, sets out principles to ensure that submarine cable infrastructure is secure, reliable,…
Semiconductor technology: Biden-Harris Administration launches Workforce Center of Excellence
Biden-Harris Administration Launches NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence with Expected $250 Million Investment. The plans include an anticipated $11.5 million…
EU ISS on the U.S. presidential election: What choices for Europe?
The US presidential election will thus have far-reaching consequences for the EU’s own foreign policy. Its outcome will affect the…
New U.S.-led actions expand global commitments to counter commercial spyware
Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of…
U.S. Treasury sanctions Iranian officials connected to human rights violations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 12 individuals in connection with the…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue
The following is the Joint Statement released by the Governments of the United States and United Kingdom on the occasion…
White House roundtable readout on U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure
Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation, the White House convened leaders from hyperscalers, artificial…
Main outcome of the EU-US dialogue on China and Indo-Pacific consultations
Secretary General Sannino and Deputy Secretary of State Campbell discussed recent EU and US engagement with China and the trajectory…
BusinessEurope calls for a proactive, creative and forward-looking EU trade agenda
According to BusinessEurope, the EU should pursue a new generation of bilateral arrangements with third countries, proposing a wide range…
U.S. Justice disrupts Russian government-sponsored foreign malign influence operation
The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a covert Russian government-sponsored malign influence operation targeting audiences in the United States and…
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
On the afternoon of August 29, President Xi Jinping met with Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs…
Synthetic Opioids: US FinCEN alerts financial institutions to remain vigilant
During Overdose Awareness Week as the nation honors and remembers loved ones lost to the drug overdose epidemic, the Financial Crimes Enforcement…
U.S. President Biden: Statement to the American People
"In this sacred space, I’m surrounded by portraits of extraordinary American presidents. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the immortal words that…
Joe Biden decided not to accept the nomination to run for U.S. Presidency
U.S. President Joe Biden has decided not to accept the nomination and "to focus all my energies on my duties…
United States: IMF Executive Board concludes 2024 Article IV consultation
The U.S. economy has turned in a strong performance over the past few years. Hysteresis effects from the pandemic did…
U.S. President Biden interrupts campaign after testing positive for COVID-19
"Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, U.S. President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and…
U.S. State Department publishes 2024 Investment Climate Statements
These reports describe the investment climates of more than 160 countries and economies, helping U.S. companies make informed decisions about…
Timeshare Fraud in Mexico: U.S. Treasury takes coordinated actions
U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Mexican accountants and four Mexican companies linked…