Schwesig announces trip to Brazil

Federal Council - Schwesig announces trip to Brazil

Federal Council President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) plans to visit Brazil next year as part of a business delegation. The Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern made the announcement on Monday following talks with Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Berlin. Lula is in Germany until Wednesday on the occasion of a German-Brazilian government meeting.

Schwesig reported that she had spoken to Lula about climate protection and the energy crisis. "It is impressive what an ambitious agenda Brazil has set itself for sustainable development as well as climate and environmental protection." She agreed with Lula that the change in the economy, agriculture and society necessary for climate protection must be socially cushioned.

Brazil is an important partner for Germany in Latin America, emphasized Schwesig. German business is calling for the free trade agreement between the South American economic community Mercosur and the EU to be concluded quickly. The EU has been in talks with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay for years. However, an agreement in principle from 2019 has not been implemented due to ongoing concerns - for example regarding rainforest protection.

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1. The upcoming visit of Federal Council President Manuela Schwesig to Brazil will include representatives from German businesses, furthering the strong economic relation between Germany and this South American nation.
2. During her meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Berlin, Manuela Schwesig highlighted the importance of addressing climate change and the energy crisis, both crucial global concerns.
3. The Government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, led by its President, has been actively engaged in international dialogues, as demonstrated by their recent talks with the Government of Brazil and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the German capital.
4. In her discussions with Lula, Manuela Schwesig praised Brazil's commitment to sustainable development and climate protection, expressing support for the ambitious environmental plans proposed by the Brazilian Government.
5. With Germany aiming to fortify its alliance with Brazil and other Mercosur members, Federal Council President Manuela Schwesig called for the finalization of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement, which has yet to materialize due to various issues, notably concerns regarding rainforest preservation.

Source: www.stern.de