16 January 2026, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, issue a joint statement following their meeting on the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. Photo: Tânia Rêgo/Agencia Brazil/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full