Seminar: EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement
Dansk Industri invites companies to a seminar on the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement - a landmark deal establishing one of the world’s largest free trade areas, covering more than 700 million consumers.
After more than 25 years of negotiations marked by political hurdles and regulatory adjustments, the interim agreement provisionally entered into force on 1 May 2026. This marks a major breakthrough in one of the most complex and long-running trade negotiations in modern economic diplomacy.
The agreement connects the EU with the Mercosur countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, creating significant opportunities for trade and investment.
Under the agreement, tariffs on approximately 90% of EU exports will be eliminated. The remaining tariffs, including those on sensitive sectors such as automobiles, will be phased out over time.
The interim agreement will remain in force until the full agreement is formally ratified, enabling long-negotiated market access improvements to take effect without further delay.
Programme
- Welcome and introduction to the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement by Peter Thagesen, Head of Geopolitics, Danish Industry
- Remarks from:
- Julio César Mercado, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Kingdom of Denmark
- Leonardo Luis Gorgulho N. Fernandes, Ambassador of Brazil to the Kingdom of Denmark
- Company keynotes from:
- Argentina: Food & Agriculture by Pernille Andersen, Senior Trade Specialist, Arla Foods Ingredients Group
- Paraguay: Construction by Anders Josefsen, Chief Operating Officer, CCL Group
- Brazil: Healtcare by Daniel Flentø, Head of Public Affairs & Communication, Novo Nordisk Brazil
- Your gateway to Mercosur by Lauritz Stræde Hansen, Danish Industry Brazil Office
- Practical insights into legal, cultural, and logistical considerations when entering and operating in Mercosur markets
- Closing remarks by Peter Thagesen, Head of Geopolitics, Danish Industry
- Networking
The event is hosted as part of the Latin America Business Forum - a collaboration between Dansk Industri, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and Copenhagen Business School to promote trade and investment between Denmark and Latin America.
