President’s agenda in the European country includes the discussion of the UE-Mercosul agreement and the receipt of honors
The President (PT) landed this Wednesday (4.Jun.2025) in Paris, France, next to the first lady Janja da Silva. “Hello, Paris”, said the petista in the stories. The plane landed at 1:30 pm local time (8:30 am Brasília time).
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In a speech to journalists on Tuesday (3.Jun), Lula stated that his trip to the European country includes the discussion of the UE-Mercosul agreement and the receipt of honors, such as the title of Honoris Cause of the University of Paris.
In publication on social networks, the petista said will have a “Series of commitments to strengthen the partnership” With France and that this is the first visit of state of a Brazilian president to the country since 2012.
In the text, he said he will discuss cooperation agreements in the areas of “Environment, Technology, Defense, Energy and Health”.
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Brazil wants to complete the treaty by the end of the year, when it will be ahead of the South American bloc. The major member countries of the European group have signaled a desire to advance before what Brazilian chancellor Mauro Vieira called “Wave of global protectionist destabilization” provoked by the United States. France, however, is the main opponent to the agreement.
The Treaty between Mercosur and EU would create a free trade zone that would represent more than 20% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and encompasses 720 million consumers. The document was completed in December 2024 and is in the final phase of technical translation, with the next steps planned for approval and signature.
Journalists, during a press conference at the Planalto Palace, the head of the executive that his stay in France includes a visit to Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) in Lyon, accompanied by Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski to discuss the fight against organized crime.
This will be the 7th International Trip of the petista only in 2025. When returning to Brazil, it will complete 26 days abroad and have visited 9 countries. The year is only halfway through, and Lula is already approaching the total of days traveling by 2024 – 26.
