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The European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean: Beyond Dialogue

26 June 2025

The EU-LAC Foundation supported the holding of the 7th Seminar in Lisbon titled “The European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean: Beyond Dialogue”, organised by the Euroamérica Foundation, which took place on 26 June at the Casa da América Latina in the Portuguese capital.

EU-LAC Foundation marks its 15th anniversary by strengthening the bi-regional partnership

17 June 2025

The EU-LAC Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Hanse-Office in Brussels, reaffirming its role as a key institution in promoting dialogue and cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Chile ratifies agreement establishing the EU-LAC Foundation as an international organisation

4 June 2025

On 23 May 2025, the Republic of Chile became the 50th member to ratify the Constitutive Agreement transforming the EU-LAC Foundation into an international organisation.

EU-LAC Foundation explores collaboration opportunities with partners in Copenhagen

28 May 2025

Our Director of Programmes, Dr Anna Barrera, and Executive Director, Mr Alberto Brunori, recently travelled to Copenhagen to explore new opportunities for collaboration in the lead-up to the upcoming CELAC–EU Summit.

EU-LAC Foundation Co-sponsors the XIV Strategic Triangle Summit: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa

26 May 2025

On 21 and 22 May, the XIV Strategic Triangle Summit: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa took place in Lisbon. The event was co-sponsored by the EU-LAC Foundation and organised by IPDAL.

The EU-LAC Foundation holds meetings in Madrid to strengthen cooperation ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit

29 April 2025

As part of an institutional mission to Madrid in April, the EU-LAC Foundation held a series of meetings with representatives from governmental, social, and academic institutions.

Expert Workshop Boosts Bi-Regional Dialogue on Tackling Transatlantic Drug Trafficking in Port Cities

10 April 2025

On 7 and 8 April 2025, the expert workshop “Port Cities Against Drug Trafficking: Options, Opportunities and Challenges for EU-LAC Cooperation” was held, organised by the EU-LAC Foundation and the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), with the support of the Senate of Hamburg.

Transforming financial architectures for gender equality: an urgent agenda

11 March 2025

On 10 March, the side event to CSW 69, "Beijing+30: Transforming Financial Architectures for Gender Equality: Pathways to Inclusive and Prosperous Societies in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean was held.

EU-LAC Foundation Mission to Colombia: Advancing Preparations for the UE-CELAC 2025 Summit

28 February 2025

The Executive Director of the EU-LAC Foundation, Alberto Brunori, carried out a working mission in Colombia, the host country of the upcoming EU-CELAC Summit. During his stay in Bogotá, he held a series of key meetings with representatives of the Colombian government and other institutions to strengthen cooperation.

Mission to Brussels: Fruitful Exchanges with EU Member States

17 February 2025

The EU-LAC Foundation team successfully carried out a working mission in Brussels to engage in dialogue with representatives of EU Member States and institutions. During these meetings, discussions focused on the implementation of the organisation’s 2025 work plan, and its contribution to the EU-CELAC Summit process.

EU-LAC Roundtable: "European Green Deal: Opportunities and Challenges for Bi-regional Cooperation" took place in Belém do Pará, Brazil

6 December 2024

This platform brought together business associations with public authorities and experts in sustainability and international cooperation to discuss the implications of the European Green Deal for strengthening sustainable value chains and fostering cooperation between the two regions.

The 2024 edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Fall Festival in Hamburg draws to a close

5 December 2024

The Latin American and Caribbean Fall Festival in Hamburg 2024 came to an end with an emotional closing reception, where we had the privilege to host the organisations and partners that made this edition possible.