As global uncertainty deepens and multilateral norms weaken, the EU and India are moving toward a historic free trade agreement, signalling a shift toward partnership, diversification, and cooperative global governance
The real impact of the India–EU FTA will be shaped by how effectively it is implemented, and how decisively both governments support collaboration beyond tariff reductions and legal frameworks
The Agreement introduces unprecedented investment commitments and consultation-driven governance, offering a template for next-generation investment treaties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s India visit underscored deepening strategic convergence as both nations navigate global geopolitical and economic uncertainties
India has sought consultations with the European Union at the WTO over safeguard measures imposing import quotas on certain ferro-alloy elements. New Delhi said the curbs would impact Indian exports, even as India and the EU negotiate a free trade agreement