La Unión Europea y América Latina: una alianza estratégica en un mundo inestable

29.Jun - 30. Jun, 2026 Cod. D07-26

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The growing instability of the international order, marked by the distancing of the United States, the questioning of multilateral norms, the use of coercion and force, and the geopolitical pressure exerted by emerging global actors, has prompted the EU to strengthen alliances with like-minded partners who share common values, interests, and visions.

In this context, Latin America emerges as a priority strategic partner: both regions share a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, human rights, environmental sustainability, and effective multilateralism. Characterized by their internal diversity, the European Union (EU) and Latin America are at a crucial juncture in the reconfiguration of their interregional relationship.

The recent reactivation of trade and political agreements, such as Mercosur, the modernization of agreements with Mexico and Chile, and the revitalization of the EU-CELA framework, present an opportunity to deepen a common agenda that combines political cooperation, green transition, digitalization, and shared prosperity.

This Summer Course offers an analysis and assessment of this new phase in EU-Latin America relations, combining legal, political, and economic perspectives. The course will also explore the impact and opportunities this strategic alliance offers for the Basque Country, both in terms of economic internationalization and technological cooperation, and in strengthening its historical and cultural ties with various Latin American countries. Experts from both regions will participate in the course to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of one of the EU's priority areas of external action.

Objectives

To analyze the recent evolution of relations between the EU and Latin America, highlighting their growing relevance in the EU's international action and their role in defending multilateralism and shared democratic values.

To examine the political, legal, economic, and geostrategic implications of the main interregional cooperation agreements and frameworks, as well as their impact on the green and digital transitions.

To identify specific opportunities for the Basque Country in strengthening these relations, with particular attention to business internationalization, academic and technological cooperation, and historical and sociocultural ties with Latin America.

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Beatriz Pérez de las Heras

EuroBasque, Vocal de la Junta Directiva

Professor of European Union Law and Jean Monnet Chair on European Integration at the University of Deusto (UD). PhD in Law (UD), she accomplished post-graduate studies at the Centre Européen Universitaire de Nancy (France), where she obtained the DESS and DEA en Droit Communautaire. She was Director of the European Studies Institute at UD from 1996 to 2009 and also served as Vice-Dean for Research and International Relations at Deusto Faculty of Law from 2013 to 2015. She has been a visiting scholar at the Universities of Oregon (2009), Georgetown (2012), Fordham (2013), Boston College (2014), Florida International University (2016) and Canterbury, (New Zealand, 2023). She is currently Editor-in- Chief of Cuadernos Europeos de Deusto Journal (SCOPUS-indexed ) and Main Researcher of the “Integración Europea y Derecho Patrimonial” research team. She is author of several books on European legal issues.

Igor Filibi López

Eurobasque, Secretario General

(Bilbao, 1971) se licenció en Ciencia Política y de la Administración (1995) y en Sociología Política (1997). Su formación de postgrado incluye diplomas en integración europea (1996) y en Derecho Constitucional y Ciencia Política (Madrid, Centro de Estudios Constitucionales, 1997). Cursó el programa de doctorado del Departamento de Derecho Internacional Público y Relaciones Internacionales (avalado con la mención de calidad del Ministerio de Educación) y defendió su Tesis en 2004, obteniendo la máxima calificación (sobresaliente cum laude por unanimidad). El tema de tesis consistía en explorar la influencia del proceso de integración política sobre los conflictos de las naciones sin Estado. A continuación trabajó en el proyecto europeo EUROREG (financiado por la Comisión Europea; contrato FP6 506019) entre septiembre de 2004 y agosto de 2007. Actualmente trabaja como profesor en el Departamento de Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad del País Vasco.

Registration fees

Face-to-face	Until 29-06-2026
General	87,00 EUR
Reduced fee regular	74,00 EUR
Registration exemptions	61,00 EUR
joung fee	25,00 EUR
Courses for everyone	74,00 EUR
Donostia Kultura	74,00 EUR

Venue

Miramar Palace

Pº de Miraconcha nº 48. Donostia / San Sebastián

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