US Ambassador Stacie Feinberg on Luxembourg’s Role as a Transatlantic Hub

Feinberg views Luxembourg as the most "American" country in Europe, citing its adaptability and appetite for risk. She suggests this environment is uniquely suited to bridge the gap between US capital and European markets, where household savings remain largely underutilized in liquid assets. Data from the Observatoire de L’Epargne Européenne highlights this divide, showing that direct stock holdings among eurozone households remain as low as 6 percent in some sectors, compared to significantly higher US allocations.

Her diplomatic approach prioritizes resilience and the American spirit of risk-taking, concepts she honed during a career that spanned sports law in Boston and the hedge fund sector. Beyond trade, Feinberg is targeting the venture capital gender gap. With women-founded startups receiving 2 percent or less of VC funding in 2023, she intends to facilitate networks for female entrepreneurs to scale their enterprises across borders. As the European Commission moves forward with the Market Integration and Supervision Package, Feinberg remains focused on navigating regulatory shifts to ensure foreign direct investment continues to flow in both directions.