Trade policies, regulations, and government decisions
The European Union has approved a €260 million investment to expand the EllaLink submarine cable system, strengthening digital connectivity between Europe and Brazil while supporting data sovereignty, research collaboration and transatlantic digital infrastructure.
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The European Commission is working on a measure that would prohibit exports of waste, including aluminium scrap, to countries outside the OECD, with limited exceptions for some EU candidates. The proposal, still subject to consultation, would replace a narrower trade mechanism that Brussels concluded could affect only around half of current scrap shipments.
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Markets expect another quarter-point increase on 10 September, which would lift the deposit rate to 2.50%. But easing underlying inflation complicates the case for a more aggressive tightening cycle as policymakers assess the impact of the energy shock.
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The three services exceeded the threshold of 45 million monthly users in the European Union, triggering additional obligations under the Digital Services Act. ChatGPT will be regulated as a very large online search engine, while Reddit and Roblox have been classified as very large online platforms.
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Every European Union member state must make at least one government-recognised digital identity wallet available by the end of 2026. Banks, financial services, utilities, telecommunications companies and other regulated providers will subsequently face acceptance obligations, but differences in national readiness, unfinished certification work and privacy concerns point towards a gradual rather than simultaneous European launch.
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Europe is accelerating a network of trade agreements across Latin America, Asia, Australia and the Gulf as geopolitical tensions reshape global commerce. Brussels sees diversification as increasingly essential to competitiveness, supply-chain resilience and reducing strategic dependencies.
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Washington is tightening access to the US drone market in an attempt to reduce dependence on foreign technology and rebuild domestic production. European Union manufacturers will face a substantially lower 15% tariff, potentially improving their competitive position against Chinese suppliers in a sector increasingly linked to defence, security and industrial policy.
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The Swiss government has launched a public consultation on a new regulatory package that would force banks to link variable remuneration more closely to sustainable long-term performance. The reform would give FINMA stronger enforcement powers and impose tougher requirements on systemically important institutions such as UBS, as Bern continues to overhaul financial supervision following the collapse of Credit Suisse.
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The European Commission has authorised the Spanish company’s enzymatically produced eggshell membrane hydrolysate for use in food supplements, opening a new European market for an ingredient obtained from a by-product of the egg industry. The approval allows its use at up to 500 mg per day and gives Eggnovo five years of data protection.
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The European Union has consolidated its position as one of Honduras’ key development and investment partners. As EU Head of Mission Cristina Marín concludes three years in the Central American country, bilateral financial commitments stand at €173 million, while more than €250 million in non-repayable European funds are currently being implemented.
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The European Union has launched a new specialised task force to strengthen its response to cyber threats linked to artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, illicit AI-generated content and increasingly sophisticated hacking attacks. The initiative aims to improve cooperation among Member States and reinforce Europe’s digital security framework.
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The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected a new group of high-growth European technology companies to receive funding under its Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up initiative. The programme is designed to strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty by supporting innovative businesses developing critical technologies with the potential to compete globally.
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Spain has officially ended its Golden Visa programme, while Portugal has significantly reformed its own residency-by-investment scheme. The changes reflect a broader shift across Europe as governments seek to balance foreign investment with housing affordability, transparency and sustainable economic development.
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The European Central Bank has launched a public consultation allowing citizens across Europe to vote on shortlisted designs for the next series of euro banknotes. The initiative marks the first complete redesign of euro notes since their introduction in 2002 and aims to combine stronger security features with symbols that better reflect Europe's shared identity.
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The European Commission has granted conditional approval for the proposed transaction involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the deal can proceed provided the companies comply with commitments designed to preserve competition in Europe's media and audiovisual markets.
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The European Union is preparing a broad package of reforms aimed at making its banking sector more competitive by reducing regulatory fragmentation, encouraging cross-border consolidation and improving the efficiency of capital allocation across the bloc. The initiative is designed to help European lenders better compete with global rivals while supporting investment and economic growth.
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Spain has formally nominated Pablo Hernández de Cos, former governor of the Bank of Spain and current General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), to become the next President of the European Central Bank (ECB). The move marks Madrid's first attempt to secure the institution's top position and reflects the country's ambition to strengthen its influence over eurozone monetary policy.
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The European Union has introduced a landmark ban preventing large companies from destroying unsold clothing, footwear and accessories, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce textile waste and promote a circular economy. The new rules are expected to reshape inventory management, retail operations and sustainability practices across Europe's fashion industry.
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The modernized trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico is expected to significantly strengthen economic ties by reducing tariffs, expanding access to public procurement markets and enhancing the protection of geographical indications (GIs). The updated framework is designed to boost bilateral trade, encourage investment and create new opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
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The modernized accord is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, improve market access for more than 45,000 European companies, and deepen economic integration between Europe and Latin America.
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The changes are expected to reshape supply chains and affect exporters across Latin America, Southeast Asia and other commodity-producing regions.
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Argentina has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to reject proposed restrictions affecting soy-based biofuels, describing the vote as a positive step for bilateral trade and a signal that Europe is willing to balance sustainability goals with economic cooperation.
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The modernized trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico is expected to strengthen investment, expand market access and create new business opportunities for around 45,000 European companies already exporting to the Mexican market, while reinforcing economic ties between Europe and Latin America.
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Montevideo says the trade deal is no longer just about tariffs, but about Europe’s strategic influence in South America.
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Energy, mining, industrial cooperation and skilled talent are becoming the pillars of an increasingly strategic economic relationship between Argentina and Germany as both countries seek to strengthen long-term investment and sustainable development.
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Germany and Argentina have signed a strategic agreement on critical minerals aimed at expanding cooperation in lithium, copper and other key resources essential for the global energy transition and advanced manufacturing.
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European institutions are promoting a strategy centered on investment, economic cooperation and private-sector development as a long-term path to support Haiti's recovery and sustainable growth.
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The new European initiative aims to transform agricultural residues and renewable biological resources into high-value products, reinforcing the EU's circular economy and climate objectives.
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A new OECD assessment says Slovakia has the potential to achieve stronger long-term growth but must improve fiscal sustainability, increase labor market participation and accelerate structural reforms.
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The European Union and Brazil are accelerating cooperation in digital technologies, cybersecurity and connectivity, reinforcing one of the most strategic technology partnerships between Europe and Latin America.
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The European Parliament has endorsed the development of the digital euro, a project designed to strengthen Europe's financial sovereignty, reduce dependence on foreign payment networks and modernize the region's digital economy.
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Trade, investment and innovation are taking center stage as Switzerland and Mexico seek to strengthen one of the most dynamic economic relationships between Europe and Latin America.
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New requirements are reshaping access to Europe’s food market, where traceability, certification and sanitary standards now carry growing commercial weight.
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The initiative is expected to have significant implications for investors, financial institutions and companies operating across the EU.
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The European Union and Guatemala have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue, trade, investment and security cooperation following a new round of bilateral consultations in Brussels, highlighting growing ties between Europe and Central America.
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Argentina and France have agreed to expand their bilateral air transport framework, opening the door to increased flight frequencies, improved connectivity and new opportunities for tourism, business travel and trade between Europe and Latin America.
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Argentina is seeking to deepen economic relations with the United Kingdom through a potential trade agreement that would create a new framework for bilateral commerce and investment for the first time since the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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Mexico and Poland are exploring new opportunities to deepen economic cooperation, with both countries looking to increase bilateral trade, strengthen investment flows and expand collaboration across strategic industries.
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The EU and Argentina reviewed a broad bilateral agenda in Buenos Aires, with focus on trade, investment, energy, mining, security cooperation, space collaboration and the implementation of the EU–Mercosur Agreement.
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International Partnership Aims to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization and Sustainable Trade Routes
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The updated agreement strengthens economic ties between Europe and Mexico as both sides seek greater trade diversification and long-term strategic cooperation.
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The updated agreement introduces a new mechanism for investor–state disputes, reinforcing trade, investment and regulatory cooperation between Europe and Mexico.
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Mexico is deepening its commercial relationship with the European Union as companies and policymakers seek alternatives to potential tariff risks linked to future U.S. trade policy shifts.
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Madrid reinforces its commitment to deepening relations with the Dominican Republic, underscoring investment, trade and cooperation as key pillars in Spain’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The European Parliament backed a ban on Brazilian meat imports over food safety concerns, adding new tension to EU–Mercosur trade relations just days after the agreement entered provisional application.
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Christine Lagarde warned that euro stablecoins could weaken monetary policy and financial stability, arguing that Europe should build its own digital financial infrastructure instead of following the US model.
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The European Union will begin applying the Mercosur trade agreement provisionally from May 1, aiming to support exporters, diversify supply chains and strengthen ties with South America amid rising US trade pressure.
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The European Union and Mercosur have started provisional application of their long-awaited trade agreement, creating one of the world’s largest commercial areas and reshaping business ties between Europe and South America.
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The European Commission president is placing competitiveness, energy security and regulatory simplification at the center of the EU agenda, with trade agreements such as Mercosur and Mexico framed as tools to reduce external dependencies.
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Regional leaders are calling for deeper engagement with the European Union as Latin America looks to balance global power dynamics and expand strategic partnerships.
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A series of European Union food safety alerts on Argentine agricultural products is increasing pressure on exporters and highlighting the growing impact of regulation on global agri-trade.
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A new agreement will bring the Erasmus student exchange programme back to the UK, reconnecting British universities with the European Union and strengthening long-term talent and business links.
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The anniversary of the treaty that laid the foundations of the European Union highlights how economic integration, trade, and regulation have evolved into a global business platform with growing links to Latin America.
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The new agreement eliminates double taxation between Argentina and Austria, aiming to facilitate investment flows, reduce fiscal barriers, and strengthen economic ties between Europe and Latin America.
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The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of merger control rules to enable the creation of larger companies capable of competing with U.S. and Chinese giants.
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The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across the Schengen Area, introducing biometric controls and digital tracking that will reshape how Latin American executives travel to Europe.
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According to international reports, the agreement between the two blocs could enter provisional force on May 1, 2026. The move would mark a major milestone in bi-regional integration, even as political resistance persists in parts of Europe.
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As the EU moves toward provisional implementation of its Mercosur trade deal, agribusiness players face immediate tariff cuts, regulatory shifts, and a reshaping of transatlantic supply chains.
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A new analysis argues that the EU–Mercosur agreement could help Europe diversify its access to critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China-dominated processing chains. The deal’s provisional application from May 2026 is sharpening its strategic relevance beyond trade.
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The European Commission’s proposal for a unified corporate regime could reduce fragmentation across the EU and create a faster launchpad for startups and scale-ups expanding into Latin America.
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