When taking on a public interview with Global Atlanta shortly into his tenure, new British Consul General Andrew Staunton couldn’t have known the Brexit tumult that would unfold over the ensuing months. But the Glasgow, Scotland-born U.K. diplomat make one obvious pronouncement that has proven especially true over the last few weeks: “We’re breaking new Read more
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EU Trade Officials: Strained Transatlantic ‘Marriage’ Can Find Common Ground
Those busy trying to patch up the EU-U.S. trade marriage are now focusing on the real areas where they can make quick progress rather than trying to rekindle the romance all at once. That was the message of a group of 12 trade counselors visiting Atlanta from European embassies in Washington, who were framed by Read more
Irish Diaspora Heritage Series: From Donegal to Dual Citizenship
Editor’s Note: This story first appeared in the Irish Consulate General’s November 2018 newsletter as part of its ongoing Diaspora Heritage Series. The Atlanta-based consulate highly prizes engaging with all members of its diverse diaspora community, as Consul General Shane Stephens noted in a Dec. 5 Consular Conversation with Global Atlanta. Bill Duffy, the subject of this article, is president of Read more
Q&A: Why Bigger May Not Be Better in Expat Relocation
Editor’s note: The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast, based in Atlanta, publishes a monthly interview spotlighting one of its members. This month, the organization caught up with Leontien Visser, owner of YEP — Your Expat Partner — a relocation firm that prioritizes personal service mainly to Europeans moving into the Atlanta metro area. Netherlands-American Chamber: What is your Read more
Austrian Ambassador to Headline Export Forum Featuring 12 European Nations
Austria’s ambassador to the United States will kick off a forum in Atlanta aimed at driving local companies’ exports to the European Union. Wolfgang A. Waldner will join trade counselors from 12 countries visiting Atlanta for the breakfast seminar. Following Dr. Waldner’s keynote address, a panel discussion will feature representatives from the Metro Atlanta Chamber Read more
Benelux Benefits: European Ambassadors Tout Integration Over Trade Barriers
The ambassadors of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg argued from experience Monday for the virtues of integrated economies while expressing concern that the bonds holding the global trading system together are weakening. The Benelux envoys chose Atlanta for what will be their only joint appearance outside the Beltway to mark 60 years since they created a model Read more
Irish Consulate and Emory’s Rose Library Collaborate on the Anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ Birth
The Consulate General of Ireland and the Rose Library at Emory University collaborated Nov. 27 on a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, which drew almost 400 attendees to fill Emory’s Cannon Chapel. The event featured Emory’s foremost scholars of African American history to provide context and readings from some Read more
Dutch Consul to Stress Communication, Connectivity in New Atlanta Posting
Even before officially taking up his posting, Dutch Consul General Ard Van der Vorst has taken to riding a Lime electric scooter around the streets of Midtown Atlanta. It’s a way to explore new territory while still making it on time to meetings, he told Global Atlanta in an interview Wednesday after the Dutch government announced that the Atlanta consulate would Read more
Dutch Government Names Diplomat to Head Up Atlanta Consulate
Less than a week before a Benelux Day celebration that will bring the Dutch ambassador to Atlanta, the Netherlands Embassy in Washington has announced that Ard van der Vorst will be the first diplomat to represent his country at what will be its fifth U.S. consulate general. The city’s newest diplomatic office is set to open Read more
Belgian Investment, Global Democracy Highlighted at King’s Day Festivities
Belgium’s top diplomat in the Southeast used the occasion of King’s Day in mid-November to highlight his country’s strong economic ties with the region, even as President Trump’s renewed threats of European auto tariffs fanned trade tensions. “The President has suggested that the European Union is a threat to the USA,” William De Baets was Read more
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