The European Union vis‐à‐vis Brazil and India: future avenues in selected trade policy areas

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the potential of partnerships of the European Union (EU) with two of the so‐called BRIC countries, i.e. Brazil and India.

Design/methodology/approach

The scope of analysis will be the EU vis‐à‐vis Brazil and India, using two types of trade liberalization: bilateralism/regionalism and multilateralism.

Findings

It is found that Brazil and India want to become more important players; yet, they seem to lean against “old” powers (mainly the USA), and tend to focus on south‐south regionalism.

Research limitations/implications

The present study provides a starting‐point for further research on the relationship between the European Union and the new leading powers.

Originality/value

This paper offers practical information to anyone interested in the role of Brazil and India in their relations with the EU, bilaterally/regionally and multilaterally.

Citation

Leal‐Arcas, R. (2008), "The European Union vis‐à‐vis Brazil and India: future avenues in selected trade policy areas", Journal of International Trade Law and Policy, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 6-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/14770020810918165