EU-India FTA On Horizon As German Envoy Champions Free Trade Over Tariffs Amid Security Push

Germany’s Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, has voiced cautious optimism about a potential breakthrough in the long-stalled EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the upcoming India-EU Summit in New Delhi.The summit follows the historic visit of the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council as chief guests for India’s Republic Day on 26 January. This marks a

January 23, 2026
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‘Free Trade, Not Barriers’: Norway Backs India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals

Presidents EU Bodies António Luís Santos da Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are visiting IndiaNorway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has voiced robust support for the forthcoming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, describing it as a landmark achievement.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul in New Delhi, Stener highlighted how this ‘mother of

January 23, 2026
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From Sanctions To Strategic Embrace: EU’s Pivot Towards India Amid Global Flux

Not long ago, the European Union appeared aligned with American President Donald Trump’s calls for sanctions against India over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.Leaked reports from mid-2025 revealed Trump pressuring European nations to impose U.S.-style tariffs and halt oil trade with New Delhi, accusing it of funding Russia’s war machine in Ukraine.Washington had already slapped 50 per

January 23, 2026
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EU Courts Indian Arms Supplies Via New Defence Forum And Pact

The EU-India Security and Defence Partnership stands finalised, poised for signing in New Delhi next week, heralding a new era of military industrial cooperation.Europe increasingly views India as a vital supplier of arms, particularly in ammunition and explosives, amid surging demand to replenish stockpiles, according to an analysis by Manu Pubby of ET News.This pact emerges against a backdrop

January 23, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Pushes India-EU Synergy To Counter Global Volatility And Bolster Supply Chains

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with ambassadors from several European Union countries in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting the critical role of stronger India-EU ties in mitigating global economic risks.The discussions underscored how enhanced bilateral relations could de-risk the world economy through cooperation on resilient supply chains, amid rising volatility in

January 22, 2026
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EU Positions India As Indispensable Ally Ahead of Historic New Delhi Summit

India is emerging as an indispensable partner for the European Union, particularly as the bloc seeks to bolster its economic resilience amid global uncertainties.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi early next week, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations and the 16th India-EU Summit on 27 January. This high-level engagement underscores a pivotal reset in

January 22, 2026
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EU And India To Ink Unprecedented Defence Pact Amid Geopolitical Turbulence

India and the European Union have reached an agreement to formalise a new Security and Defence Partnership, as announced by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.This pact, covering key areas such as maritime security, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism, is set to be signed next week during a high-profile visit by European leaders to India.The signing

January 22, 2026
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‘EU Ready To Deliver On Powerful Agenda With India’: EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas

The European Union has signalled its readiness to forge a robust new partnership with India, as articulated by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.Speaking in the European Parliament, she announced that the EU has agreed to advance the signing of a novel Security and Defence Partnership. This pact aims to bolster cooperation across critical domains

January 22, 2026
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Spain Signals Strategic Pivot With Imminent Presidential Visit To India

Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón will soon undertake an official visit to India, according to the nation’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. Speaking in New Delhi on Wednesday, Albares conveyed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might reciprocate with a trip to Spain.During opening remarks ahead of his bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar,

January 21, 2026
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