EU-India: From Strategic Partnership to Strategic Dialogue, but where are the deliverables?"
There were concerns that India’s neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the EU’s cautious and ambivalent approach to the Kashmir issue could undermine their strategic partnership. However, amid evolving and complex global security challenges, pragmatism and mutual interests have ultimately prevailed.
Is A EU-India FTA Possible By July?
Because of the increasing competition from other major trading blocs, the 27-member European bloc finds itself compelled to expedite FTA negotiations to secure favorable terms and strengthen its strategic and economic ties with India as soon as possible.
EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Not a Race To The Finish Line
Free trade agreements are not mere documents to be rushed through for headlines. Their consequences are far-reaching — impacting farmers, workers, businesses, and consumers on both continents. Each clause carries weight. Every concession can ripple across entire sectors. Responsible negotiation demands painstaking attention to detail, particularly when bridging economies as different and politically complex as those of India and the EU.
EU under fire for its new list of 'safe countries' for refugee return
According to EU figures, 8,975 Indians filed for asylum applications across the EU in 2023. This figure fell to 8,676 in 2024. A total of 40,385 citizens from Bangladesh applied for asylum in the year 2023, which increased to 42, 236 in 2024. The EU figures did not mention the grounds for those seeking asylum from India or Bangladesh.
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