After four decades of crises, disagreements, and constant adaptations, Mercosur shows that its greatest strength is not the absence of conflict, but its ability to endure and continue to be a key player in regional integration.
After years of blockages and renegotiations, the European Union approved the agreement with Mercosur, yet the decisive battle—the ratification—has only just begun.
After three decades of back-and-forth, the EU and Mercosur have finally reached a historic agreement that promises to reshape the economic and geopolitical landscape between Europe and South America.
The growing absences and divisions on both sides of the Atlantic cast doubt on whether the EU–CELAC summits remain a useful instrument for bi-regional cooperation.
The upcoming EU–CELAC Summit will test whether both regions can turn self-interested pragmatism into an alliance that truly addresses shared priorities.
