Resumen de Influence of the European Green Deal on international trade agreements: analysis of the EU-MERCOSUR case

Luciana Cristina da Conceição Lima, Sara Moreno Pires, David Nunes Resende

• This study conducts an analysis of the impact of the European Green Deal (EGD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the EU-MERCOSUR Agreement, addressing gaps in existing literature regarding the integration of global sustainability frameworks into regional trade agreements. Examines how EU socio-environmental policies shape international trade relations, focusing on their implications for sustainable development in MERCOSUR countries. Employing bibliometric and documentary analysis, the research delves into the interplay between global and regional agendas during negotiations, highlighting trade interdependence and local implementation challenges. The results reveal that, although the clauses of the EU-MERCOSUR Agreement promote sustainable practices, their effectiveness is constrained by insufficient enforcement mechanisms and local adaptation challenges. The study provides novel insights by highlighting the need for harmonized sustainability policies between the EU and MERCOSUR to ensure compliance with the agreed clauses and foster meaningful regional integration..