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SUMMARY:The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is finally happening 
DESCRIPTION:After more than 20 years in the making\, the interim trade agre
 ement between the Mercosur countries (Brazil\, Argentina\, Paraguay\, and 
 Uruguay) and the European Union finally applies provisionally as of May 1.
  This creates a trade area with around 700 million consumers\, facilitatin
 g investment\, trade\, and cooperation. In addition\, it is a clear geopol
 itical signal that these two blocks want to deepen their ties through a tr
 ansparent\, legally binding agreement. What will the effects of the agreem
 ent be economically and politically? Why was it so hard to agree\, and wha
 t comes next? Is this an example of "middle powers" coming together? Featu
 ring Cecilia Malmström (PIIE)\, Nicolás Albertoni (Former Vice Minister 
 of Foreign Affairs\, Uruguay\; Georgetown Americas Institute\; World Trade
  Institute)\, Monica de Bolle (PIIE) and Rupert Schlegelmilch (Former EU C
 hief Negotiator for EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement). View webcast at schedule
 d time: https://www.piie.com/events/2026/eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-final
 ly-happening
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LOCATION:Virtual Event
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