Although Froman and Malmström continue to work toward a comprehensive trade and investment agreement by the end of 2016, the prospects of such an outcome are very slim. Even if the parties were to reach a high-level solution to the most contentious issues that remain, the technical work necessary for TTIP’s regulatory pillar alone would take months to sort out. If a political agreement is not concluded during the Obama presidency, stakeholders should expect negotiations to stall in the first half of 2017 and face a high level of uncertainty in the second half of the year.

According to a study published by the Bertelsmann Foundation, small countries benefit more from globalization that big players such as the U.S. or China, www.e15.cz writes. The Czech Republic ranks 32nd, with an increase of income per capita by 260EUR per year (compared with increase of income per capita in Japan by 1,470EUR per year on average since 1990).

The race for the presidency has tightened. Hillary Clinton is still projected to win, and polls have not fully absorbed how the first presidential debate have influenced people’s minds. Nevertheless, what was looking like a runaway victory at the beginning of summer is now looking like a tougher battle.

AmCham EU's membership reflects various sectors and many of its member companies have been active in introducing business models and practices that reflect the circular economy. In seeking out circular economy business models among its member companies, AmCham EU found 10 encouraging developments outlined in this brochure.