Civil Society Dialogue on the EU-Mexico agreement

• Date: 17/06/2025, 10:00-12:00
• Location: WEBEX, and the Charlemagne Building (Lord Jenkins meeting room)

Meeting details

Registration closes on: 11 June 2025 at 12:00

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Trade relations between the EU and Mexico are currently governed by the trade pillar of a 2000 agreement called the EU-Mexico Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement (also referred to as the 'Global Agreement'). 

On 17 January 2025, the EU concluded the negotiations on the modernisation of this agreement. Once ratified, the EU's modernised Global Agreement with Mexico will replace the agreement currently in force.  

At this CSD, the Commission will present the outcome of the negotiations as it relates to its trade elements, and discuss with civil society the state of play and next steps. 

The new agreement will, inter alia:

• Increase EU agri-food exports by removing high tariffs, benefitting European farmers;
• Make it easier for EU companies to bid for government contracts, invest and provide services in a variety of sectors in Mexico;
• Provide extra benefits for small businesses through simplified standards and procedures;
• Strengthen the protection of climate and labour rights through enhanced cooperation and enforceable commitments, and;
• Allow more secure supply of materials critical for the green and digital transitions.

Speakers

Lead speaker

• Head of Latin America Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission
• Deputy Head of the Americas Unit, Directorate-General for Agriculture, European Commission

Moderator

• Deputy Head of Unit - Transparency, Civil society, Communication and Briefings Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission

Agenda

1. Introduction.
2. Presentation
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Charlemagne building where IDs will be checked for security clearance and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport.

Webex access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.

Related documents

• Meeting report