Argentina’s “chainsaw plan” under President Milei has restored stability but at a high social cost. Inflation is down and fiscal order restored, yet poverty, inequality, and democratic erosion deepen. Europe’s quiet endorsement reveals a deeper dilemma — valuing predictability over principles. As elections near, Argentina tests not only its democracy but Europe’s claim to a values-based partnership.

Exploring the shifting dynamics between the European Union (EU) and the Andean Community (CAN), this article analyzes how geoeconomics and geopolitics are reshaping their partnership. As Europe pursues strategic autonomy and green transition goals, Andean nations face new opportunities and challenges. Can the EU–CAN relationship evolve from fragmented bilateralism toward a coherent, strategic alliance for sustainable development and regional integration?

The EU–LAC relationship, historically rooted in cooperation and shared values, is being redefined amid global uncertainty, geoeconomic reconfiguration, and trade disputes. With the EU advancing “open strategic autonomy” and LAC positioned as a key supplier for the green transition, both regions face the challenge of aligning strategic interests with developmental goals. The IV EU–CELAC Summit in Santa Marta will be a decisive moment to revitalise this biregional partnership.

At the BRICS summit, Latin America’s non-alignment stance showed its contradictions, writes Benedicte Bull. For real EU–Latin America collaboration, both sides must confront their hypocrisies—on Gaza, Ukraine, and global justice. The EU–CELAC summit is a chance to move beyond empty rhetoric and build a true multilateral partnership grounded in action, not just values.

In this blog piece, Carmen Fonseca examines Portugal’s inconsistent approach to Latin America, where ties—especially with Brazil—are shaped more by economic needs than strategic vision. She argues that despite rhetorical commitments, the region remains marginal in Portuguese foreign policy, with its relevance fluctuating in response to internal and European dynamics. This analysis challenges the idea of Portugal as a constant bridge between Europe and Latin America.

The EU-Mercosur relationship is one of the longest-standing interregional experiments, shaped by strategic interests, shifting power dynamics, and shared challenges. Despite diverging values and external pressures from actors like China and the U.S., this partnership remains a flexible yet vital tool for geopolitical balance. As global tensions rise, its strategic relevance may only grow in navigating a fragmented world order.