The trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur managed to withstand political tensions during the term of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. This is the assessment defended by Vitalino Canas, cited in the FIBE article.
The professor and specialist in European law argues that the "structural aspects" of the treaty are more relevant than conjunctural or political factors that may arise at any given time. This perspective suggests that the agreement has solid foundations that transcend changes in government.
The article states that Portugal can play an important role as a platform for Brazil in the context of this trade agreement. This strategic position would allow the Portuguese-speaking country to facilitate trade relations between the South American bloc and the European Union.
The EU-Mercosur agreement, negotiated over decades, represents one of the largest free trade zones in the world, covering a market of approximately 800 million people. Its conclusion was marked by intense debates, particularly around environmental and agricultural issues.
