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03 Feb

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU and Chile Strengthen a Comprehensive Political and Trade Partnership

Posted by EACCFLED
February 3, 2023

The EU and Chile concluded negotiations on the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement taking their partnership to take their partnership to the next level to strengthen political dialogue, deepen cooperation and foster trade and investment opportunities. Read more.

06 Dec

Europe-LatAm Focus

LatAm I EU Takes Action on Dumped Imports of Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel from Brazil (and China)

Posted by EACCFLED
December 6, 2022

An investigation found that Chinese and Brazilian imports were being dumped on the EU market and were injurious to the EU industry. In response, the Commission will impose duties ranging from €239 per tonne to € 607 per tonne of ECCS imported. Read more.

06 Dec

Europe-LatAm Focus

OECD-LatAm I Competition Trends in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022

Posted by EACCFLED
December 6, 2022

Competition policy in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown significantly in the past two decades. This report presents some of the main competition enforcement trends in the region based on an analysis of data provided by 14 OECD and non-OECD jurisdictions about their competition enforcement activity from 2015-20. Read more.

09 Nov

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU FTAs I EU Exports under Free Trade Agreements Surpass €1 Trillion

Posted by EACCFLED
November 9, 2022

EU exports to preferential partners for the first time surpassed €1 trillion in 2021, according to the Commission's 2nd Annual Report on the Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Agreements. Of particular note in the transatlantic corridor are Canada, Chile, Mexico and Central America. Read more.

09 Nov

Europe-LatAm Focus

Declaration of the EU Domestic Advisory Group under the EU Trade Agreement with Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

Posted by EACCFLED
November 9, 2022

Read the declaration here.

09 Nov

Europe-LatAm Focus

WTO Panel rules against Colombia’s anti-dumping duties on frozen fries in line with EU’s claims

Posted by EACCFLED
November 9, 2022

The EU has welcomed the WTO ruling that confirms that the anti-dumping duties imposed by Colombia on frozen fries from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands are in breach of WTO rules and unfairly restrict access to the Colombian market for EU producers. Read more.

09 Nov

Europe-LatAm Focus

HR/VP Borrell to visit Uruguay and Argentina and co-chair CELAC-EU Ministerial

Posted by EACCFLED
November 9, 2022

High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell travelled to Uruguay and Argentina with the mission of strengthening bilateral and regional relations, in particular through co-chairing the EU-CELAC Foreign Ministers Meeting which will pave the way for further high-level bi-regional engagement in view of a summit next year. Read more.

11 Oct

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-LatAm – Priorities for climate neutrality and resilience in LAC

Posted by EACCFLED
October 11, 2022

Recently, over 120 delegates participated in an Expert Workshop on Priorities for Climate Neutrality and Resilience, as part of the EU-funded project “Enhancing Green Transition in LAC”. Representatives from LAC and OECD countries as well as international organisations discussed climate change mitigation, adaptation and finance priorities for the region. Read more.

12 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus

Renewable Energy in Latin America

Posted by EACCFLED
September 12, 2022

Advancing toward a sustainable energy market, several Latin American countries have embarked on a variety of projects to increase renewable energy. Although obstacles to the fruition of renewable projects have arisen, the push for a greener future continues. From vanguard endeavors to install new solar and wind plants, to government-based clean energy proposals, Latin...

05 Aug

Europe-LatAm Focus

IMF – Shifting Global Winds Pose Challenges to Latin America

Posted by EACCFLED
August 5, 2022

The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean have continued their strong post-pandemic rebound, but the winds are shifting as global financial conditions are tightening and commodity prices are reversing their upward trend, while inflationary pressures persist. Read more.

12 Jul

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Central America Agreement Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Posted by EACCFLED
July 12, 2022

The EU, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama agreed to further deepen the agreement by protecting eleven new geographical indications from Central America directly under the agreement, reflecting the interest of the parties to protect local knowledge and high-quality food products and to boost rural development. The parties also agreed to...

12 Jul

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU – LATAM I Ecuador, Kenya, New Zealand and the EU Announce a Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate

Posted by EACCFLED
July 12, 2022

The purpose is to enhance ministerial-level dialogue so trade and trade policies can support the Paris climate goals, sustainable development, environmental sustainability and a just transition. The first Coalition meeting should take place early next year. Read more.

06 May

Europe-LatAm Focus

Tax Transparency in Latin America 2022: Punta del Este Declaration Progress Report

Posted by EACCFLED
May 6, 2022

Tax Transparency in Latin America is a key output of the Punta del Este Declaration, a Latin American initiative established in 2018 to tackle tax evasion, corruption and other financial crimes through transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. The 2022 edition covers 16 Latin American countries and aims to inform decision makers...

06 May

Europe-LatAm Focus

LatAm I OAS Suspends Russia

Posted by EACCFLED
May 6, 2022

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) adopted a Resolution suspending the status of the Russian Federation as a Permanent Observer to the OAS until the Russian government ceases its hostilities, withdraws all its military forces and equipment from Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and returns to a path of...

06 May

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU – Americas I Deepening Cooperation in the Digital Economy

Posted by EACCFLED
May 6, 2022

The digital economy & society is firmly part of the agenda for the EU's relations with the Americas. This includes the coordination of approaches to key global trade, economic, and technology issues and the deepening of transatlantic trade and economic relations with the US, as well as making digital cooperation central to its relationship...

08 Feb

Europe-LatAm Focus

IMF – Latin America’s Strong Recovery Losing Momentum

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2022

According to the International Monetary Fund's latest calculations, for 2022, growth is expected to slow to 2.4 and a slowdown is inevitable as economies return to their pre-pandemic GDP levels. But the downgrade reflects other challenges, including slower growth in China and the United States, continued supply disruptions, tighter monetary and financing conditions, and...

08 Feb

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-LatAm Cooperation – Regional Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2022

With a budget of EUR 1.3 billion, the regional Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for the Americas and the Caribbean for 2021-2027 will focus on moving forward the EU’s policy objectives and strategic interests vis-à-vis the Americas and the Caribbean, and on building partnerships on areas of shared interest with regional groups and countries throughout...

01 Dec

Europe-LatAm Focus

OECD I Latin American Outlook

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

The Latin American Economic Outlook 2021 is a joint annual publication produced by the OECD Development Centre, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN ECLAC), the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and the European Commission (EC). Read more. Compliments OECD

01 Oct

Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EU and Colombia Sign MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Posted by EACCFLED
October 1, 2021

The EU and Colombia agreed on an "Agenda of enhanced political and sectoral dialogue and cooperation for the next decade". The Memorandum identifies five priorities to guide the development of EU-Colombia relations and lists 12 sectors where cooperation can be increased and/or expanded. The EU is Colombia's third trade partner after the US and...

03 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EU-Andean Community Trade Agreements

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

Find here the Implementation reports, evaluation reports, impact assessments and consultations regarding the trade agreements between the EU and the countries of the Andean Community (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru). Read more.

18 Jun

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EIB Confirms Climate Commitment at ALIDE’s General Assembly of EU, Latin American and Caribbean development banks.

Posted by EACCFLED
June 18, 2021

The annual meeting of Latin American and Caribbean banks was held on 25 and 26th May. At that occasion, European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer confirmed the European Investment Bank's commitment to continue playing an important role in fostering sustainable investment as Latin America recovers from the pandemic. Read more.

06 Apr

Europe-LatAm Focus

Dominican Republic: The EIB and ADOPEM Increase Microfinance Support for COVID-19 Impacted Companies

Posted by EACCFLED
April 6, 2021

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco de Ahorro y Crédito ADOPEM have signed a loan in Dominican pesos worth EUR 7 million (approx. DOP 480 million) to support micro-entrepreneurs. The loan will help to address the working capital and investment needs of businesses affected by the COVID-19 breakout in the Dominican Republic, targeting...

06 Apr

Europe-LatAm Focus

Brazil: EIB and BRDE Support SMEs Impacted by COVID-19

Posted by EACCFLED
April 6, 2021

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul (BRDE) announced targeted finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the States of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná in Brazil, facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

06 Apr

Europe-LatAm Focus

Chile and the Netherlands Sign a Double Taxation Agreement.

Posted by EACCFLED
April 6, 2021

The Agreement is the newest addition to Chile's extensive network of tax agreements in force with 33 countries. Its objective is to promote greater economic cooperation between Chile and the Netherlands by eliminating tax barriers and promoting investment between the two countries through measures aimed at avoiding international double taxation. Read more

09 Mar

Europe-LatAm Focus

Mexico I Contribution of Intellectual Property to the Economy

Posted by EACCFLED
March 9, 2021

The EU, IPKey Latin America and the Intellectual Property Office of Mexico recently published an IP Economic Impact Study in Mexico. This study reflects the importance IP-intensive industries have on the Mexican economy, focusing on four different areas: contribution to the GDP, direct and indirect employment, average salaries and international trade participation. Find out...

08 Feb

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2021

If you missed the 12th edition of the International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, you can watch it here.

08 Feb

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EU-Mercosur – Statement on Sustainable Development

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2021

On the occasion of the EU27-LAC Informal Ministerial Meeting in Berlin on 14 December, the Executive Vice-President (EVP) of the Commission and Commissioner for Trade, Mr Dombrovskis, the High Representative/Vice President (HRVP) of the Commission, Mr Borrell, and the Ministers of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, discussed a way forward for the ratification and...

01 Feb

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

OECD – Barbados deposits its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral BEPS Convention

Posted by EACCFLED
February 1, 2021

Last December, Barbados deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (Multilateral Convention or MLI). With 95 jurisdictions currently covered by the MLI, the ratification by Barbados now brings to 60 the number of jurisdictions which have ratified, accepted or...

20 Dec

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EU I Latin America – Europe: the ‘other’ Transatlantic Relationship

Posted by EACCFL
December 20, 2020

Germany has offered to host a ministerial EU-LAC conference planned in Berlin in December with the aim of setting in motion a new dynamic of high-level engagement and re-energizing the EU’s relationship with Mexico and Brazil.Together the EU and LatAm represent almost one-third of the votes at the UN. The stock of EU27 foreign...

10 Dec

Europe-LatAm Focus

OECD-IDB Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy: El Salvador

Posted by EACCFL
December 10, 2020

The Peer Review published in November finds that the basic pillars of competition law in El Salvador are in line with good international best practices. The latest reform proposals show the efforts of El Salvador to increase the effectiveness of the competition law. Read more.

10 Dec

Europe-LatAm Focus

EIB I Brazil: Finance in Common Summit – EIB and BDMG support SMEs impacted by COVID

Posted by EACCFL
December 10, 2020

The agreement will provide flexibility and widen the eligibility criteria of the current EUR 100m BDMG CLIMATE ACTION Framework Loan II, to support and accelerate lending to private sector business in Latin America, especially in Brazil. This flexibility will accelerate access to finance for SMEs and in particular micro-enterprises across the country to the...

23 Oct

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU and Mexico Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Posted by EACCFL
October 23, 2020

This year, the EU and Mexico celebrate the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of their Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement, known as the Global Agreement, which establishes a free trade area and provides the legal framework for strengthening their economic and trade relations. During a special meeting, the progress made...

21 Oct

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Colombia/Ecuador/Peru Trade Agreement

Posted by EACCFL
October 21, 2020

On November 13th, officials from the European Commission and from the Governments of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru will exchange views on the implementation of the Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter of the Trade Agreement between the EU and its Member States and Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Representatives from trade unions and business organizations, environmental...

29 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus

US I Sewell’s Caribbean trade bill passes House with unanimous support

Posted by EACCFL
September 29, 2020

The CBTPA is a preferential trade agreement that provides for duty and quota-free access for apparel products manufactured in designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin region countries. The legislation extends the U.S.-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act through 2030. Eligible CBTPA countries include Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and St. Lucia. Read more.

29 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Caribbean I GSP Hub Project launched under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)

Posted by EACCFL
September 29, 2020

Of particular interest to the Caribbean nations, the aim is to increase the use of GSP, by bringing new EU investment, encouraging European companies to import from the beneficiary countries, and promoting international sustainability standards. Read more.

29 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus

Coronavirus: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to Peru and €30.5 million for Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted by EACCFL
September 29, 2020

As part of the EU's global coronavirus response, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of three flights to Lima, Peru is delivering more than 4 tonnes of life-saving materials to humanitarian organisations active in the country. At the same time, the EU has announced €30.5 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most...

21 Sep

Europe-LatAm Focus

Lack of Human Capital is Holding Back Latin America’s Growth

Posted by EACCFL
September 21, 2020

In 1990, Latin America's average GDP per capita was a little over the USA's income level while emerging and developing Asian countries' GDP per capita was only 5%. In 2019, Asian countries had grown fourfold, but Latin America was still at the same level. Read more.

10 Jul

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Mexico Global Agreement

Posted by EACCFL
July 10, 2020

July 10 - The European Commission publishes information regarding the committees established under the EU-Mexico Global Agreement as part of its commitment to a more transparent and inclusive trade and investment policy. Find the documents here.

08 Jul

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Mercosur: Draft Sustainability Impact Assessment for the Trade part of the Association Agreement

Posted by EACCFL
July 8, 2020

July 8 – The European Commission published the draft version of the final assessment of the potential economic, social, environmental and human rights impact of the trade part of the association agreement between the European Union and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). According to the report, produced by the London School of Economics...

09 Jun

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Chile 7th Negotiating Round

Posted by EACCFL
June 9, 2020

June 9 – The report reflects discussions on rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, good regulatory practices, public procurement, institutional provisions and some intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions. There also are references to sanitary and phytosanitary issues (SPS), transparency, anticorruption and customs and trade facilitation as well as on financial services, investment, investment...

15 May

Europe-LatAm Focus

OECD countries invite Costa Rica to join as 38th member

Posted by EACCFL
May 15, 2020

May 15 - OECD countries unanimously decided to invite Costa Rica to become a member of the Organisation. Costa Rica will become the Organisation’s fourth member country from the Latin America and Caribbean region, joining Mexico, Chile and Colombia. Read further.

28 Apr

Europe-LatAm Focus

Global OECD welcomes Colombia as its 37th Member

Posted by EACCFL
April 28, 2020

On 28 April, Colombia has formally become an OECD Member, the 37 th country to do so in the Organisation’s near 60-year history. OECD Member countries formally invited Colombia to join the Organisation in May 2018, following a five-year accession process during which it underwent in-depth reviews by 23 OECD Committees and introduced major...

28 Apr

Europe-LatAm Focus

EU and Mexico Conclude Negotiations for New Trade Agreement

Posted by EACCFL
April 28, 2020

The European Union and Mexico concluded on April 28 the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement. Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan and Mexican Minister of Economy Graciela Márquez Colín agreed - in a phone call - on the exact scope of the reciprocal opening of public procurement markets and a...

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