During our fourth and final visit to Copenhagen this semester, we had the chance to spend time at the European Environment Agency and the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Denmark.

At the EEA, we gained a deeper understanding of the agency’s work in informing the public about the state of our environment—something they’re not only committed to but also legally required to do.

Although they don’t propose legislation or allocate funding, their role is crucial in shaping environmental policies throughout the EU.

We had engaging discussions about sustainable finance and the ambition to quadruple climate-related investments, and also the topic of circular economy practices and the challenges surrounding plastics.

Later, we were welcomed at the Argentine Embassy by his excellency Ambassador Julio Mercado for an open conversation about Latin America’s relationship with the EU.

We discussed how Mercosur is increasingly perceived as rigid and limiting, especially when compared to the flexibility of countries like Chile, Peru, and Colombia in forming their own agreements.

Nonetheless, we learned that the Argentine public widely supports the Mercosur-EU trade deal and continues to hold promise for the region.

We are grateful to both institutions for their hospitality and to everyone who helped make this final visit of the semester so meaningful.