Renata Zilli
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: WTO and Globalisation Latin America North-America
Renata Zilli is a Researcher at ECIPE. She is a graduate of the master’s degree in International Economics and Latin American Studies of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University. She also holds a master’s degree in International Relations and International Trade and Commerce Law from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. In parallel, she has undertaken additional professional development studies in world-renowned universities such as the University of Warwick, Complutense University, and El Colegio de México.
In academia, Renata served as the director of the undergraduate program in International Relations at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Campus Puebla (2017-2018), her Alma Mater. At the time of her appointment, and she became one of the youngest female professionals assigned to this position. She has been involved in research projects on issues related to economic globalisation and international affairs in different public, private and non-profit entities, such as the United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) at the British Consulate in Sydney, Australia, and the office for the implementation of the USMCA at the Mexican Embassy in Washington D.C., the Elcano Royal Institute in Madrid, and the Wilson Center in Washington D.C.
As a social entrepreneur, she co-founded TradeTankMx, the first Mexican think tank by young professionals oriented to the study of international trade. Renata’s opinions have appeared in different media outlets such as Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica, El Universal, and El Economista.
ECIPE Occasional Papers
The Impact of Increased Mass Litigation in Europe
The purpose of this study is to better understand the growth of mass litigation in the European Union (EU) and its economic consequences. European authorities have long encouraged consumers to seek redress through private litigation in European competition law and, more recently, they have shifted their focus towards collective actions in a broad range of areas, including data privacy and product liability. Facilitating access to justice through collective actions...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
Increasing Economic Opportunity and Competitiveness in the EU: The Role of Micro-Credentials
As Europe experiences rapid technological advancements driven by innovations such as automation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things, the demands on the workforce are evolving at an unprecedented pace. This shift has exposed the limitations of traditional education systems, which struggle to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic job market. Micro-credentials – short, targeted learning experiences – are emerging as a...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
Trading Up: An EU Trade Policy for Better Market Access and Resilient Sourcing
Europe’s competitiveness could be substantially improved by a trade policy that facilitates more trade and other forms of cross-border exchange. The evidence is clear: the EU trades less with the rest of the world than would be expected given the size of its economy. With 85 percent of global growth happening outside of the EU – and with an increasing share of all new technologies, innovations, patents, human capital, and R&D expenditure emerging in other...
ECIPE Policy Briefs
The Imperative of International Cooperation for EU Competitiveness and Resilience in Technology-Driven Industries
The EU must embrace international cooperation and collaboration in technology-driven industries to ensure competitiveness and global relevance, while also considering the drawbacks of isolationist policies. The EU’s commitment to open markets and global cooperation has historically been its strength, and EU policymakers should continue to prioritise on these principles. Global markets, international R&D collaboration and global industry-led standards are...
Media Mention
Países de Europa apuestan por México; inversiones extranjeras, en ascenso
Renata Zilli's blog "Mexico: the Missing Piece in the EU’s Transatlantic Outlook" is referenced in Expansión.
Media Mention
Sistema democráticos en crisis, el auge de los populismos
Renata Zilli looks into how Trump's announcement for a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada marks a major ideological shift via El Universal.
Media Mention
EU-US trade relations, navigating high seas, searching for compromise
Summary of the event "EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?" hosted by Euractiv that highlights some of the interventions by Renata Zilli.
Media Mention
AB Sınırda Karbon Düzenlemesi Mekanizması’nın Lojistik Sektörüne Etkisi
The paper "The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Border Effects: How Can Europe Become a Better Neighbour?" is referenced in an article by Ekonomi Dünya.
Article
La traición a Gorbachov y a Ucrania
Renata Zilli analysis the latest dynamics between the US, Ukraine, and Russia via Este País.
Article
Crecimiento de la inversión europea en México
Renata Zilli's thoughts on Mexico being an attractive trading partner from her blog "Mexico: the Missing Piece in the EU’s Transatlantic Outlook" are highlighted in Tee Time Klever.
Article
IED de países europeos crece en México
Renata Zilli's opinion from her blog "Mexico: the Missing Piece in the EU’s Transatlantic Outlook" is referenced by INCOMEX.
Article
Los desafíos para 2025: de Trump a la ultraderecha
Renata Zilli analysed for El Universal how Trump's return to the White House will refocus US strategic interests on the Americas.
Book or Paper
Overcoming Barriers: How the EU Can Improve Trade Finance Access for Neighbouring Countries
Fourth paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project focusing on the relationships between the European Union (EU) and its neighbouring countries in financial services, with a particular focus on trade finance.
Book or Paper
Beyond Barriers: Rethinking CAP to Enable Agricultural Export Diversity in the EU Neighbourhood
Third paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project focusing on the EU’s agricultural trade relations with its neighbours.
Book or Paper
The Extraterritorial Impact of EU Digital Regulations: How Can the EU Minimise Adverse Effects for the Neighbourhood?
Second paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung under the "Sovereign Europe: Strategic Management of Global Interdependence" project focusing on the effects of EU Digital Regulation.
Book or Paper
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Border Effects: How Can Europe Become a Better Neighbour?
First paper crafted in collaboration with Bertelsmann Stiftung focusing on CBAM.
Speech or Presentation
Diplomacia al límite: Trump, aranceles y la estrategia mexicana
Renata Zilli talks on the Globalique podcast by El Economista about the trade tensions between Mexico and the US considering the incoming Trump administration, negotiation strategies and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's diplomatic challenges.
Speech or Presentation
EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?
Renata Zilli contributed in the event "EU-US trade relations – What does the future hold?" supported by VDMA and hosted by Euractiv.
Speech or Presentation
Entrevista Renata Zilli, especialista en economía política Internacional
Renata Zilli is interviewed by Oliva Noticias concerning the diplomatic crisis between Mexico and Spain.
Speech or Presentation
Renata Zilli sobre los desafíos económicos para la región latinoamericana
Renata Zilli comments for Red Carolina on the economic challenges that Latin America faces.