Webinar on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
- Multisectors
- South America
Did you know that the long-expected EU–Mercosur Agreement is entering into application in May 2026? Is your company ready to fully leverage its potential? Join us online on 27 May to know more and discover what are the business opportunities for Belgian companies.
About
The EU–Mercosur agreement represents a major and decisive opportunity for the Belgian economy, particularly in high-value-added sectors. By reducing tariffs, facilitating access to public procurement markets, and opening services markets, this agreement strengthens the internationalization potential of Belgium-based companies.
The main benefits concern but are not limited to industrial equipment, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, engineering, digital services and information technology as well as access to South American public procurement markets.
In this context, hub.brussels and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) invite you to a strategic webinar on the practical implications of the EU–Mercosur Agreement for Belgian companies.
The event will clarify the agreement implementation timeline, regulatory framework and key aspects that need to be considered by Belgian Companies. Participants will benefit from expert insights and providing concrete, hands‑on guidance to anticipate upcoming developments.
Program
Opening
Keynote Speech: EU Mercosur: a timely opportunity for European Companies
By Maurizio Cellini: Head of EU Delegation Trade Section in Brasilia
What are the implications of EU-Mercosur entry into force for Belgian Companies?
- Implication for Goods: tariffs and non-tariff trade aspects
By Caroline Van Praet: Customs Attaché in Brazil
- Implication for Services including overview of double taxation matters
By Anja Berlanger: Senior Advisor FPS Finance
An Overview of EU Mercosur Opportunities for Belgian Companies
By Lionel Van Reet: Principal, Customs and International Trade at Baker Mckenzie
Closing
Session Hosts:
- Dieter Poleyn: Economic and Commercial Counsellor, hub.brussels
- Jef Daeninck: Deputy Director for Trade Facilitation, Flanders Investment and Trade
Practical info
Date and time: 27 May 2026 – from 4PM CET (11AM in Sao Paulo).
Language: English
The webinar is free, but registration is mandatory.
Useful resources
Register here
Any questions? Just ask Eline and Dieter!


Dieter Poleyn
Brazil
Avenida Paulista 1636, Conj. 210,
Edificio Paulista Corporate, Bela Vista,
CEP 01310-200, Sao Paulo
Brazil