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Dear Friends of the EBC,<\/span><\/p>\n

As October draws to a close, the EBC continues to engage in meaningful exchanges that highlight the importance of partnership, diversity, and innovation between Europe and Japan. From celebrating European business ties to advancing equality and preparing new initiatives, these activities reflect our shared commitment to dialogue and progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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European Cocktail 2025 – Celebrating Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EBC was pleased to join theEuropean Cocktail 2025\u00a0<\/strong>on 23 October atThe Capitol Hotel Tokyu, co-hosted by 17 national Chambers of Commerce from European countries and the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event gathered a large number of participants from European and Japanese companies with strong business ties, offering a fantastic opportunity to strengthen connections, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration between our regions.<\/p>\n

Our warm thanks to the organisers for creating such a vibrant networking environment, a great reminder of the power of relationships and dialogue in global business.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Power of Equality – 50 Years Since Women in Iceland Went on Strike<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EBC attended \u201cThe Power of Equality – 50 Years Since Women in Iceland Went on Strike\u201d, organised by the Embassy of Iceland in Japan, with the support of the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nikkei Woman Empowerment Project.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This inspiring forum marked the 50th anniversary of Iceland\u2019s historic women\u2019s strike, a global symbol of progress toward gender equality. The event featured reflections from leaders including H.E. Hreinn P\u00e1lsson<\/strong>, Ambassador of Iceland to Japan,Y\u014dko Kamikawa<\/strong>, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and J\u00f3n Gnarr<\/strong>, Member of Parliament and former Mayor of Reykjav\u00edk.<\/p>\n

Discussions highlighted both Iceland\u2019s remarkable achievements and the shared challenges Japan and Europe continue to face in advancing women\u2019s participation and leadership in society and business.<\/p>\n

The EBC also promotes these themes through its HR Committee<\/strong> (chaired by Dr. Tobias Schiebe) and its Sustainability Committee<\/strong> (chaired by St\u00e9fan Le D\u00fb), which both address women\u2019s empowerment and inclusion in the workplace,<\/strong> among other topics.<\/p>\n

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers for fostering such an engaging dialogue on equality and cooperation between our regions.<\/p>\n

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EBC Defence Committee Annual Stakeholders Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EBC Defence Committee held its annual meeting with key defence stakeholders in Japan on 28 October at the EU Delegation to Japan.<\/p>\n

The meeting brought together representatives from ALTA, METI, the EU Delegation, the European Commission, and several EU Member States\u2019 defence and commercial attach\u00e9s to exchange views on ongoing and future cooperation in the defence and security sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation presented the findings of its SWOT study on dual-use technologies in Japan, highlighting that deeper EU-Japan collaboration can significantly enhance resilience and foster innovation.<\/p>\n

The European Commission\u2019s DG DEFIS introduced SAFE <\/strong>(Security and Defence Action for Europe), an initiative designed to strengthen Europe\u2019s defence capabilities through improved readiness, accelerated joint procurement, and financial support for the European defence industry. Negotiations are also underway to expand cooperation with Canada and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Discussions also addressed preparations for the upcoming Defence Industrial Dialogue, which is expected to be held in Brussels during the first half of next year.<\/p>\n

The EBC extends its sincere thanks to all participants for their active engagement and looks forward to continuing to strengthen EU-Japan cooperation in defence and security.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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EBC Digital Committee – Inaugural Meeting Invitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are a European company operating in the digital or AI sectors, we are pleased to invite you to the first meeting of the EBC Digital Committee on Tues<\/strong>day 25 November 2025, at 12:00 at the EBC office in Tokyo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This new Committee will serve as a forum for members to discuss and collaborate on key digital-policy issues such as data governance, innovation, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The inaugural meeting will focus on setting the Committee\u2019s direction and priorities going forward.<\/p>\n

We believe this initiative comes at a crucial moment, as digital transformation continues to shape business and policy in both Japan and Europe.<\/p>\n

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EU Delegation – Call for Participation in the EU-Japan EPA Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European Commission<\/strong> is conducting an ex-post evaluation of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), five years after its implementation<\/strong>. An external contractor (ECFORTE) is leading a support study to assess its impact and gather stakeholder feedback.
\nTwo online consultations are currently open until 30 November 2025:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Open Public Consultation<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Business Survey (for SMEs)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additionally, a dedicated online seminar for Japan-based stakeholders will take place on 13 November 2025, 16:30\u201318:00.<\/strong> Registration is available through: Online seminars | EU-Japan Evaluation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your participation is strongly encouraged, as the EBC\u2019s members input will contribute valuable insights to help shape future EU-Japan trade policy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The EBC remains committed to advancing the voice of European business in Japan through active dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration. Whether strengthening ties, promoting inclusion, or addressing digital and policy challenges, every initiative contributes to building a more connected and forward-looking business environment.
\nThank you for staying engaged, and see you at our upcoming meetings and events!Valerie Moschetti
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