Economic, trade, and investment cooperation with Mexico will be the focal point of an upcoming meeting between European and Mexican parliamentarians on Thursday, set against global geopolitical instability. The 31st session of the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee, comprising 14 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and 14 members of the Mexican Congress (7 from the Senate and seven from the Chamber of Deputies), will take place at the European Parliament in Brussels. This session marks the first meeting following the European elections and Mexico’s federal elections in June 2024.
The meeting will be co-chaired by MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White (EPP, Spain) and Mexican Senator Beatriz Silvia Robles Gutiérrez. Additionally, the Mexican Ambassador to the EU, Rogelio Granguillhome Morfin, and the EU External Action Service Executive Director, Brian Glynn, will also be in attendance. The parliamentarians will review the successes achieved in their bilateral relationship, with particular emphasis on implementing the EU-Mexico Global Agreement and exploring future collaboration opportunities.
In light of the increasing global instability, the discussions will centre on strategies for enhancing cooperation between the EU and Mexico in economic, trade, and investment sectors. Furthermore, topics such as human rights, gender policies, and the necessity of reinforcing the rule of law within Mexico and the EU will be addressed. A statement summarising the outcomes of the meeting is expected to be adopted at its conclusion.
Before the meeting, co-chair Antonio López-Istúriz White highlighted the significant geopolitical importance of the EU-Mexico relationship, emphasising that it extends beyond mere trade transactions. He referenced the recent consensus on modernising the Global Agreement, which aligns with the EU and Mexico’s trade diversification strategies, particularly relevant in the current uncertain global landscape. For the EU, this cooperation with Mexico counterbalances the increasing protectionism observed in other markets.
Since its inception in 2004, the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee has been instrumental in implementing the EU-Mexico Global Agreement and fostering a productive political dialogue between the EU and Mexico. The Committee typically meets at least once a year, alternating its sessions between the EU and Mexico.
