On June 10th, the Instituto Bienal Amazônia and FGV Europe successfully hosted the seminar:
“The Mercosur–EU Agreement Amid the Urgency of New Global Trade Partnerships.”
The event focused on a critical moment in global trade, highlighting the strategic relevance of the Mercosur–EU Agreement amid rising demands for diversified trade partnerships. In a context where Asia, Africa, and North America are forging new trade blocks, the seminar emphasized the renewed geopolitical and economic significance of the Mercosur–EU partnership.
During the seminar, speakers discussed:
The current status of the Mercosur–EU Agreement
Its potential as a strategic economic bridge
Geopolitical shifts influencing trade negotiations
The role of the agreement in promoting sustainable and resilient trade
Speakers included:
Dr. Cesar Cunha Campos, Director of FGV Europe
Mr. Ricardo Neiva Tavares, Ambassador of Brazil to France
Mr. Paolo Garzotti, Head of Unit, European Commission
Mr. Philippe Lecourtier, President, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in France
Mr. Alex Radunz, Manager, IW Koeln
Ms. Mariana Fleischhauer Corrêa da Costa, Manager, FGV Europe
Mr. Pietro Regazzoni, Research Manager, Ecorys
Mr. Fernando Fritz, Head of InvestSP Europe
Mr. Niclas Frederic Poitiers, Researcher Bruegel Org
The seminar offered insightful discussions on the economic, political, and sustainable dimensions of the Mercosur–EU Agreement, providing a timely platform for dialogue on intercontinental trade and cooperation.
Special thanks to:
Cesar Cunha Campos, for his leadership and vision in this endeavor, Sara Pais, Marco Saverio Ristuccia, Andrea Raccichini and Marco Contardi
