European Union Delegation to the United States

Last week I visited my 17th US state. Soon after I landed in Dallas, I was given a "bird's eye view" via helicopter ride with Airbus Helicopters. Texas is not only a big, beautiful state — it is THE biggest state for EU investment at $302.7 billion, resulting in nearly 270,000 jobs. I was pleased to be a guest of honor at the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas Economic Leadership Forum and later at their gala. Our strong relationship with the EACC underlines the important EU-Texas economic connection. As I usually do on these trips, I met some important locals like Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. It is with mayors that I learn about how the transatlantic relationship truly affects American citizens. Together, the EU and Texas are stronger together: Building up each other's economies and creating jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. But the biggest investment we can make is in young people, sharing our values and experiences. Meeting with Ursuline Academy of Dallas and Southern Methodist University students was very inspiring, plus good vibes. 😎

🗼 Truly honoured to give the European Union concluding remarks at the France Science Summit on Monday! 🧬 I will also discuss the EU-US collaboration in Health under #HorizonEurope at the INSERM 60th Anniversary celebration on Tuesday! Many thanks to Mireille Guyader of the Embassy of France in the United States for the upcoming exciting week! European Union Delegation to the United States Carole Mancel Javier Sancho Velazquez INSERM Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale

Public procurement in the European Union, United States, and Canada involves trillions of dollars annually, presenting a significant opportunity to drive market transformation, innovation, and sustainable supply chains. But few municipalities have fully leveraged this potential!   📘  Dive into the latest IURC NA Best Practice on "Public Procurement for Circular Cities" and discover actionable strategies so that this massive spending power can drive sustainable change! By embracing circular procurement, cities can create jobs, reduce waste, and boost social integration. Some key features: Start simple and scale up 🌱 Engage suppliers early to foster innovation 🤝 Use life-cycle costs to guide decisions 💡 Join buyers’ networks and share best practices 🌐   Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3NDV6H2

Last week, delegates from the Dublin City Council in Ireland joined counterparts in the San Francisco Environment Department for an IURC study visit — an exciting opportunity for both cities to exchange insights on sustainable urban development. Through site visits, technical sessions, and discussions with experts, Dublin and San Francisco tackled key areas, including:   ✍🏻 Circular Economy and Job Creation: They visited the Tesla Automobile Factory and learned about electrification efforts in the Bay Area, how clean energy contributes to job creation, and how production can align with circular economy practices.   🚗Sustainable Urban Mobility: The Valencia Street bike lanes tour addressed the challenges of increasing bike infrastructure and the importance of community in creating sustainable mobility solutions.   🏗️ Building Retrofits and Decarbonization: At the Levi’s Plaza complex by Jamestown, they learned about their commitment to be net-zero by 2025 and the importance of private businesses’ decarbonization of existing buildings. At The Women's Building, it was inspiring to see the critical role the SF Environment Department plays alongside nonprofits to make their community spaces energy efficient and resilient.   🍃Nature-Based Solutions: Treasure Island Development Group Biodiversity Tour focused on green infrastructure and efforts to preserve biodiversity alongside large-scale urban planning.    We look forward to the transformative outcomes and continued collaborations from this visit! Thank you Darach O'Connor, Ross C., Jennifer Byrne, Cyndy Comerford, Lowell Chu, LC, CEM, LEED AP, Tyrone Jue 🌎, and Charles Sheehan.

Last week I hosted a very eye-opening trip to Michigan with the EU Ambassadors. This state is a flash point for the 2024 US presidential election, so it is important that us Europeans learn as much we can. Michigan trade with the EU has resulted in nearly 165,000 jobs across the state. We spoke with several local experts who provided key context. Thank you David Dulio, Jason Cabel Roe, and Adolph Mongo. We also met with Michigan government leadership: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Finally, I appreciated our time with Rep. Debbie Dingell and Pete Hoekstra, who have been juggling a lot of activity in their state. We were also lucky to meet two mayors. Grateful to Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit and Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud of Dearborn for sharing about their vibrant communities. In Detroit, history and modernity collide. We got to tour Michigan Central and learn how it is protecting transportation history while the nearby Newlab supports 120+ startups craft a more sustainable, equitable future. And we couldn't leave without trying a Coney Island hot dog to finish the experience. Clearly, there was lots to digest. 😉

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Key sectors of the American economy are strengthened by THOUSANDS of jobs created from the valuable trade relationship between the EU and United States. Thanks for following along as we shared interesting points from our new trade and investment footprint study. See what else comes from this critical relationship: https://bit.ly/4cEMmf0

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Washington, D.C. (and New York City during #UNGA) are great cities for policy engagements at the intersection of think tanks and academia. See below how we engaged with this critical audience over the last several weeks. DE-RISKY BUSINESS: Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė joined Senior Fellows Emily Kilcrease and Geoffrey Gertz for a podcast on economic security/strategic challenges (and champagne) at Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Listen: https://bit.ly/4gOIquy THE IDEA OF POWER: HR/VP Josep Borrell addressed the Council on Foreign Relations and joined President Mike Froman for a conversation on EU-U.S. relations. Read: https://bit.ly/48arQkN EU CLIMATE ACTION: Jamie Kern spoke to Dr. Anna Broughel and her Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) students at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. POLITICAL IDEAS MATTER: Constanze Stelzenmüller, Professor Charles King, and scholars from The Brookings Institution visited Ambassador Neliupšienė at the EU Residence. AMERICAN EAGLES: We hosted at the Delegation students from American University and Dean Shannon Hader for a briefing on the European Union as a security actor (International Relations Online at American University). Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter to receive updates about EU-U.S. policy developments and event invitations: https://lnkd.in/eHg3tguW European External Action Service

Join us on Thursday, October 31 for an armchair discussion with the Ambassador of European Union Delegation to the United States, Jovita Neliupšienė, and Ambassador Susan Schwab, the former United States Trade Representative. Following the discussion, an expert panel featuring Marco Margheri, Dan Mullaney, Penny Naas, Jonathan Samford, and Lisa Schroeter will discuss trade relations and the possibility for deepening ties between the U.S. and EU. Hosted in-person and online at Mayer Brown LLP; this event is free to attend and open to all. Register here to attend in-person: https://lnkd.in/efRAejnN Register here to attend online: https://lnkd.in/eZp_2Xy7 Click here for event details: https://lnkd.in/et4ccuVm

We know #agriculture is a key export for the United States, but what kind, exactly? 🌱 Below are the top 5 agricultural products that the United States trades with the EU. And our new EU-U.S. trade footprint study provides so much more data. Explore today: https://bit.ly/4cEMmf0