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Civil Society Dialogue on Latin America and Caribbean

The purpose of this meeting is to inform participants on the state of play of EU trade and investment relations with Latin America and the Caribbean region.

  • Date: 27/01/2026, 14:30-16:00
  • Location: WEBEX and Jean Rey Room, Berlaymont Building

Meeting details

Registration closes on: Thursday 22 January at 12:00

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You will hear about the state of play of EU trade and investment relations with Latin America and the Caribbean region, including the latest as regards the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur and the modernised EU-Mexico agreements, the outcomes and follow-up to the trade committees related to the various agreements across the region, and of the 2025 November EU-CELAC summit.

Speakers

Lead speaker

  • Head of Unit - TRADE D2, Latin America and the Caribbean, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Moderator

  • Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission

Agenda

  1. Introduction.
  2. Presentation by lead speaker.
  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 Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance. 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.

  • international trade | trade relations | trade agreement | preferential agreement
  • Tuesday 27 January 2026, 14:30 - 16:00 (CET)
  • Etterbeek, Belgium
  • Live streaming available
Country or region
  • Mexico
  • African, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP)
  • Mercosur
Trade topics
  • Negotiations and agreements
Event type

Practical information

When
Tuesday 27 January 2026, 14:30 - 16:00 (CET)
Where
Berlaymont Building, European Commission
Rue de la Loi 170, 1049 Etterbeek, Belgium
Livestream
Starts on Tuesday 27 January 2026, 14:30 (CET)
Who should attend
Interested stakeholders
Languages
English
Organisers
Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
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