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Denmark and four EU countries agreed on a model for “return hubs” outside the bloc to accommodate rejected asylum seekers, aiming for the first deal by early 2027. Rights groups warned such centres could undermine migrants’ human rights protections
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The India-EU Free Trade Agreement will create new opportunities for businesses and strengthen commercial ties, Finland trade counsellor Antti Herlevi said. He also highlighted potential India-Finland collaboration in circular economy models, sustainable production and resource conservation
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Belgium’s largest wildfire on record has burned around 2,000 hectares in the High Fens, forcing 600 people to evacuate. Strong winds hindered firefighting efforts as authorities deployed helicopters, military vehicles and sought European Union assistance to contain the uncontrolled blaze
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Spain will temporarily restore internal border checks for travellers arriving from Italy after Rome refused to lift controls on travellers from Spain. The move comes amid tensions over migration following a major influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea at Israel’s behest, killing a sailor. He urged the EU, UN Security Council, and international community to hold Kyiv accountable, warning the strike could dangerously escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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India, fresh from sealing its landmark free trade pact with the European Union, is now aggressively expanding negotiations across North America, Latin America, Africa, the Gulf, and Oceania. Chief negotiator Darpan Jain said New Delhi’s strategy aims to cover “almost the entire world.”
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that levies digital services taxes on US tech companies, singling out European nations. Britain already enforces a 2% digital services tax on major online firms.
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India has been included in the European Union’s revised draft list allowing continued export of aquaculture products to EU nations beyond September 2026. The move follows India’s compliance with EU antimicrobial regulations and is expected to boost confidence in Indian seafood safety and quality standards
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India has prohibited sugar exports till September 30, 2026, under a new DGFT notification. However, exports to the European Union and the US under tariff quota schemes, along with certain authorised and government shipments, have been kept outside the scope of the ban.
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Piyush Goyal said India negotiated with the European Union to reopen seafood export opportunities after steep US tariffs affected shipments. The move helped restore market access for Indian fisheries and boosted seafood exports despite global trade uncertainties
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Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message
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EU’s degressive proportionality allows India to acknowledge population growth while preserving the federal character of the Union, ensuring fair Lok Sabha representation for both populous and smaller States
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The European Union has formally listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation, citing Tehran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests that activists say killed over 6,000 people. The EU also sanctioned Iranian officials and organisations linked to censorship.
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The EU is set to sanction Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over its deadly crackdown on protests, aligning with U.S. measures. Economic pressure mounts as Tehran faces rioting, mass casualties, and threats of U.S. military action
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Vietnam and the EU upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening trade and diplomatic relations amid U.S. tariff pressures. The move enhances market access, supports supply-chain diversification, and aligns with Vietnam’s goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045
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European leaders back Ukraine amid US pressure for a swift peace deal. Zelenskyy resists ceding territory but may drop NATO bid if offered legal security guarantees. Germany, France, and the UK reaffirm support as Russia seeks eastern Donetsk control
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade deal
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured India of a reliable partnership in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar, highlighting a new strategy to deepen India-EU ties across trade, security, and global issues.
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Orders the US tech giant to end its 'self-preferencing practices' and stop 'conflicts of interest' along the advertising technology supply chain
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that granting Ukraine concessions to Russia would be “a trap” rewarding Moscow’s aggression. As peace talks stall, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, deepening tensions with Hungary and EU allies
