EU–Latin America Academic Synergies
United in Knowledge
EU-Latin America Academic Synergies (EULAS) is a Jean Monnet Network focused on research, innovation, and collaboration between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Our mission is to advance global understanding of European integration and strengthen the EU’s external influence by generating and sharing insights on EU foreign policy and its relations with LAC regions.
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Join us for our next webinar on March 10th, 2026, presenting Trends in Latin American Politics: Shifting Alliances in the New World (Dis)Order, edited by Peter Birle (IAI–Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut) and Claudia Zilla (SWP–German Institute for International and Security Affairs). The volume examines how the erosion of the international liberal order, China’s growing global influence, and the United States’ changing role under Donald Trump have reshaped Latin America’s domestic politics and external alignments. The editors will present the book and their respective chapters, followed by a discussion with Federico Merke (Universidad de San Andrés). The session will be moderated by Andrea Bianculli (IBEI).
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Upcoming and recent events
Euro-Latin America & Caribbean Cooperation: Governing Climate & Biodiversity & Achieving the SDGs23 – 25 March 2026Rio de Janeiro
Towards Care Societies: The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean in the Face of the New Bi-regional Care PactThu 26 FebCasa Amèrica Catalunya
Virtual Forum: Perspectivas geopolíticas: América Latina en el nuevo (des) orden mundialTue 24 Febhttps://www.youtube.com/@CALASCenter
Next Event: 26.01.26 Register Now
Join us for a presentation on Latin American International Law in the Twenty-First Century, a timely new volume examining how Latin American international law is evolving amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, new regional institutions, and the expanding role of rights-based claims. Editors Alejandro Chehtman, Alexandra Huneeus, and Sergio Puig will present the book’s main contributions, joined by Cecilia M. Bailliet (Oslo University) as discussant, offering a critical perspective within broader debates on global legal pluralism, regionalism, and the defense of international norms. Moderated by Joaquin Caprarulo of Leuven GGS and the MSCA LAC-EU Doctoral Network.
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Euro-Latin America & Caribbean Cooperation: Governing Climate & Biodiversity & Achieving the SDGs
Join scholars and policymakers in Rio de Janeiro (23–25 March 2026) for an international conference on Euro–Latin America & Caribbean cooperation in climate, biodiversity, and the SDGs. Co-organized by PUC-Rio, IBEI, and EULAS. Submit abstracts by 12 January 2026.
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Join us on January 15th for an EULAS Network webinar presenting The Palgrave Macmillan Handbook of EU–Latin American Relations (2025), a timely volume examining the evolving and multidimensional nature of EU–Latin America relations. Editors José Antonio Sanahuja Perales and Roberto Domínguez will present the book’s main contributions, joined by Lorena Ruano Gómez as discussant, offering a critical perspective on current bi-regional debates. Session in Spanish.
Strengthening EU–LAC Ties: EULAS Roundtable Paves the Way to the 2025 EU–CELAC Summit
A roundtable organized by the EULAS Network, IBEI and the Ecuadorian Consulate in Barcelona gathered experts to discuss EU–LAC relations ahead of the 2025 EU–CELAC Summit, highlighting shared values, sustainable development, and strategic cooperation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.
On 29 May 2025, the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) and Casa Amèrica Catalunya formalised a significant partnership to strengthen cultural and policy ties between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean (LAC).
Latest Updates
Podcast
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Latest Episode: América Latina en la Fragmentación Productiva Global with Julieta Zelicovich
Julieta Zelicovich (National University of Rosario) discusses the challenges Latin America faces in integrating into the global economy amid fragmented supply chains, geopolitical tensions, and growing asymmetries. The conversation explores global value chains, China–US–EU rivalry, and trade agreements, reflecting on strategies for sustainable development and greater regional autonomy.
Audio in Spanish.
Blog
Environmental contestation in the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement: gone but not forgotten?
With recent signature of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, a long process of negotiation may have a successful ending. In any case, environmental contestation in the EU might seem to threaten the entry into force of the agreement. However, when did it start and what role has it played in EU-Mercosur talks?
Check out our latest blog by Victor Ferro and Emilio del Pupo for more.
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Towards Care Societies: The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean in the Face of the New Bi-regional Pact on Care
On 26 February 2026, Casa Amèrica Catalunya hosted the roundtable Towards Care Societies: The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean in the Face of the New Bi-regional Care Pact. Bringing together key EU–LAC stakeholders, the discussion explored the Pact’s significance, implementation challenges, and the role of multi-stakeholder cooperation in advancing gender equality and inclusive care policies.
Latest Newsletter: Advancing EU–LAC Cooperation on Climate and Global Governance
In this issue, we turn our attention to EU–LAC cooperation on climate action, biodiversity, and the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the growing strategic importance of environmental governance in the bi-regional partnership. As the Network prepares for the second EULAS International Conference in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by PUC-Rio, the edition brings together updates and activities connected to these themes from across the consortium. Readers will find information on upcoming events, recent blog posts and webinars, new episodes of the Weaving Paths podcast, and the latest EULAS in Motion videos, alongside a curated selection of recent research and readings engaging with current EU–LAC debates.
EULAS Weaving Paths Podcast
Episode 6 OUT NOW:
We speak with José Briceño Ruiz on the effects of the pandemic and the changing global context on integration initiatives in Latin America.
Episode 5:
We hear from Claudia Ituarte-Lima on the importance of human rights, biodiversity protection and democratic participation to build fairer, sustainable EU–Latin America relations.
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Join our next webinar session to explore how feminist and postcolonial perspectives are reshaping International Relations, with a special focus on Latin America. Melisa Deciancio and Jorgelina Loza, co-editors of a groundbreaking new volume will share their insights on IR, security, law, and foreign policy from Latin American feminist scholarship, and expert discussant Lorena Oyarzún Serrano will bring her deep regional expertise.
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