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Research, Artificial Intelligence and Democracy: IV EU-LAC Forum of Journalists Reflects on the Future of Journalism from Bogotá

28 July 2025

In a world where algorithms are reshaping the way information is produced and consumed, and where journalism faces growing pressures from multiple fronts, key voices in investigative journalism from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European Union gathered in Bogotá to reflect on the present and future of the profession.

The EU-LAC Foundation mourns the passing of its President, José Antonio García Belaunde.

4 July 2025

With deep sorrow, the EU-LAC International Foundation announces the passing of our President, José Antonio García Belaunde — an exemplary diplomat and exceptional human being, whose leadership and life’s work profoundly shaped our institution.

Reshaping Climate Finance Architecture for Latin America and the Caribbean

4 July 2025

In the context of the United Nations 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the EU-LAC Foundation organised the side event “Innovative Initiatives for Climate Finance: Reshaping Climate Finance Architecture for Latin America and the Caribbean”

Multi-stakeholder Forum Promotes the Bi-regional Pact for Care

4 July 2025

Seville hosted the Multi-stakeholder Forum on the EU-LAC Bi-regional Pact for Care. Held within the framework of the IV International Conference on Financing for Development, the event was organized by the EU-LAC Foundation together with partner organizations at the Care Pavilion.

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.