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Mercosur and European Union: a historic agreement in times of deglobalization

6Dec

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

Mercosur and European Union: a historic agreement in times of deglobalization

After 25 years of negotiations, the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union was finally concluded, consolidating what is considered one of the largest markets in the world. This commercial partnership promises to open new horizons for both blocks, covering more than 700 million people and representing an impressive combined Gross Domestic Product. However, the announcement comes at a historic moment that challenges the foundations of free trade and multilateralism, with the world immersed in deglobalization trends and a growing wave of nationalism. This raises crucial questions about the relevance and viability of the agreement in such an adverse political and economic context.. The agreement establishes the gradual elimination of tariffs on 90% of products traded between ...

Argentine policies and their impacts on Brazil: stability and cooperation in Latin America

19Jul

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Mercosur, International Organizations

Argentine policies and their impacts on Brazil: stability and cooperation in Latin America

Relations between Brazil and Argentina are fundamental for stability and cooperation in Latin America. The two countries, being the largest economies in the region, play crucial roles in Mercosur and other regional integration initiatives. With the current policies implemented by the Argentine president, Javier Miley, a series of impacts are expected that could significantly influence Brazil in several aspects, from economics to foreign policy. This article explores these potential impacts, focusing on stability and cooperation between nations. Javier Miley, known for his liberal economic positions and blunt criticism of state interventionism, has implemented a series of reforms that aim to deregulate the Argentine economy. Among these policies are....

Decarbonization and diplomacy: the dilemma of the Mercosur-European Union agreement

15Mar

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

Decarbonization and diplomacy: the dilemma of the Mercosur-European Union agreement

The complex board of international negotiations gains another layer of challenge by intertwining the urgency of global decarbonization with economic ambitions. In this scenario, the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union emerges as a stage for tensions between sustainability and economic growth, highlighting a dissonance between environmental discourse and business practices. A key element in this equation is France's stance, led by President Emmanuel Macron, which he recently stated in an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde, "We will not impose more efforts on our country than we are already committed to", highlighting the resistance to adding new barriers to the agreement, mainly related to stricter environmental standards. Esta declaração reflete um ponto crítico nas n...

“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability

2Dec

By Rodrigo CintraNo Comments

Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, France, Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability

The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, although it was signed in 2019, still faces significant challenges in its implementation. This agreement, What would it cover? 32 countries and would create the largest free trade bloc in the world, with a combined GDP of around US$ 20 trillions, is in a delicate stage of negotiations and revisions. One of the main obstacles to the progress of the agreement is the environmental issue. The France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, has been a critical voice, emphasizing the need for robust guarantees related to compliance with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Macron, recently, described the Mercosur-EU agreement as outdated and contradictory to environmental policies, from both France and Brazil. This posture reflects a c...

Mudanças climáticas (EU advances and setbacks in terms of sustainable development)

17Mar

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Mercosur, HIM-HER-IT, International Organizations, European Union

EU advances and setbacks in terms of sustainable development (EU advances and setbacks in terms of sustainable development)

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Largest free trade area in the world may not become reality

23Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Americas, Brazil, Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

Largest free trade area in the world may not become reality

Authors: Ana Reis and Otávio Rauen The Mercosur Agreement - European Union, celebrated in June 2019, after more than 20 years of negotiation, promises to achieve one of the largest international free trade areas, with 780 millions of consumers, anchored in the reduction of import-export tariffs, due to the technological increase in production. Yet, the environmental and sustainable issue has become an impediment to such achievement. (Globo Rural, 2019; Agency Brazil, 2019) Brazil is the largest exporter of beef in the world, having as one of its main - and more growing - destination, the European Union. The block, Yet, is highly demanding with the quality and quantity of standards regarding meat imports, which increases the price paid for at. Como a pecuária europeia mostra-se...

The development of the European Union and Mercosur Agreement after the Day's Amendment 7 of October

17Nov

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

The development of the European Union and Mercosur Agreement after the Day's Amendment 7 of October

Authors: Bruna Barreto and Maria Júlia Zito Since 1999 the establishment of a macrostructure between the European Union and Mercosur has been negotiated. Although this Agreement was announced in June 2019, the negotiations reached an impasse that has been making ratification difficult., indeed, of the agreement between the two blocks. On October 1st, the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz,, prior to the European Council meeting, he took a stand against the Agreement when he stated “it is clear that there can be no agreement at the current stage of negotiations and I am happy that many member states [from the EU] now accept a similar view" (leaf, 2020). This statement by Kurz resulted from the statement by the German economy minister about a possible ratification of the Treaty since there is, em sua...

The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

13Oct

By Center for European Studies and BusinessNo Comments

Germany, Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Mercosur, International Organizations, Paraguay, European Union, Uruguay

The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur

Authors: Bruna Barrento and Maria Julia Zito In the South American scenario, the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) consists of a customs union between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. In this sense, the members of this agreement have common external tariffs. Whereas in the European scenario, the European Union consists of a political and economic union with free movement of people, services and capital between 27 economies of Europe. It should be added that such unions constitute a mostly economic relationship. In addition, in 2019, the EU presented itself as Mercosur's second largest trading partner. Thereby, it was decided to establish a macrostructure to support the relationship between the two blocks. In this way, since 1999, negotiations began regarding the drafting of an agreement that was....