Event
23.09.2025
European Parliament, Members’ Salon - Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels

EU-Mercosur trade agreement: now is the time

BusinessEurope is organising a special event in the European Parliament with Gabriel Mato MEP (EPP, Spain), INTA Committee Rapporteur for the EU-Mercosur agreement, to explore the wide-ranging benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement across different sectors.

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Entrepreneurs representing diverse manufacturing sectors will share first-hand insights on how the agreement will unlock opportunities in the strategic Mercosur market and boost the competitiveness of European businesses. The event also reiterates the urgency of finalising this deal, which is crucial for strengthening Europe’s economic resilience and global standing.

23 September 2025, 17.30-18.30

  • Introduction by host Mr Gabriel Mato, MEP and INTA Rapporteur for EU-Mercosur (EPP, Spain)
  • Presentation by Mr Markus J. Beyrer, Director General, BusinessEurope
  • Industry panel: Mr Stefan Borgas, RHI Magnesita, and Cécile Duprez-Naudy, Moët Hennessy
  • Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ms Luisa Santos, Deputy Director General, BusinessEurope

Followed by a cocktail

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