Invitation to the Lecture “The EU–Mercosur Agreement between Law and Geopolitics”

At the invitation of Prof. Rösler, Dr. Julio Pereira will give a lecture on “The EU–Mercosur Agreement between Law and Geopolitics” on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. sharp in Room US-F 103. Dr. Pereira works on foreign business law for Latin America at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).

The EU–Mercosur Agreement lies at the intersection of market opening, sustainability, and geopolitical interests. What opportunities does it create for economic relations between Europe and South America? How can trade facilitation be reconciled with the protection of the environment, the climate, and social standards? What legal questions arise in its implementation, and what role do the EU and its Member States play? The lecture also addresses the strategic importance of closer ties with Latin America in light of global shifts in power and trade policy tensions. It combines the legal perspective with a look at economic practice and the reorganization of world trade.

The lecture will be followed by a discussion. All interested parties are cordially invited.