11th Joint Events of the EU DAG and representatives from the domestic mechanisms of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador and Civil Society Dialogue Forum

Domestic Advisory Groups of the EU and three Andean countries – Colombia, Peru and Ecuador – held their 11th Joint Meeting and Workshop on 2-3 December 2025 in Lima. The discussions focused on future priorities for cooperation, the role of civil society in monitoring and advancing Trade and Sustainable Development commitments, and key thematic areas such as labour rights, environmental challenges, and EU supply-chain sustainability regulations.

The Workshop addressed labour rights and Occupational Health and Safety issues in agricultural supply chains, environmental impacts, and the implications of EU due-diligence legislation (EUDR, CSDDD, Forced Labour Regulation). The Joint Meeting covered democratic dialogue, institutional strengthening of DAGs, follow-up on labour and environmental concerns, the SEP labour-rights case, and EU investment and cooperation opportunities.

The DAGs adopted a Joint Declaration.

The Public Session of the Trade and Sustainable Development Committee meeting – Civil Society Forum – is planned for 4 December at 14:00-17:00 Lima time (20:00-23:00 CET). Registration of participants of the Civil Society Forum is open until 3 December 12:00 Lima time. Link to register: https://forms.gle/WcK13Va18sUn8kU39