The panel, organised by the CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) at the Ideas Lab 2026 in Brussels, featured FGV Europe’s contribution to a timely and forward-looking exchange on the political, economic, and strategic outlook of the agreement:
Held under the Chatham House Rule, the session enabled an open and candid exchange among policymakers, negotiators and business representatives from both regions:
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- Cinzia alcidi (Moderator), Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Economic Policy and Jobs & Skills Units, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)
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- Paolo Garzotti, Mercosur Negotiator, DG Trade, European Commission
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- Eleonora Catella, Deputy Director, BusinessEurope
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- H.E. Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, Ambassador of Brazil to the EU
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- Mariana Fleischhauer Corrêa da Costa, Economist and Manager of Representation Offices in Europe, FGV Europe
- Vladimír Bärtl, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU
At a time of heightened geopolitical competition and supply chain reconfiguration, fostering fact-based and constructive dialogue between Europe and Latin America is more important than ever.
FGV Europe remains committed to contributing to informed discussions on international economic cooperation.
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