AmCham's Business Delegation to Brussels 2026

AmCham Croatia, in cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Croatia, is organizing a business delegation to Brussels on March 16–17, 2026, with the aim of strengthening dialogue between the Croatian business community and EU institutions, as well as gaining a better understanding of upcoming regulatory and policy initiatives at the EU level.

The delegation consisted of senior representatives of American, Croatian, and international companies operating in Croatia across key economic sectors.

During the two-day program, the delegation held a series of meetings with key European and national stakeholders. At the European Commission, meetings were held focusing on legislative simplification, EU competitiveness and industrial policy, as well as the current Multiannual Financial Framework and funding opportunities. The European Commission experts participating in the discussions included Serge Le Gal, Raphael Lemahieu, Elisa Roller, Maurits Pino, Iva Maric, Mate Tas, Davide Lombardo, and Julia Faria.

As part of the program, a working lunch was held with Tena Mišetić, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Dubravka Šuica, during which views were exchanged on the European Commission’s priorities and their impact on the business environment.

The delegation also visited the European Parliament, where a meeting was held with Karlo Ressler, Member of the European Parliament, during which key legislative processes and initiatives relevant to the business community were presented.

A meeting was also held with Irena Andrassy, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, focusing on Croatia’s priorities at the EU level and the role of the business community in shaping European policies.

On the second day, the delegation participated in the AmCham EU Transatlantic Conference 2026, which provided additional insights into key topics of transatlantic economic relations, including competitiveness, investment, innovation, sustainability, and the regulatory framework.