The EU-Mercosur FTA, signed in January 2026, seeks to form a major free-trade zone and counter China’s influence. Ratification faces resistance over Amazon deforestation, EU regulations, and farmer protests. For India, it risks trade diversion but offers lessons for negotiating its own EU trade agreement.
Click to View MoreIndia and the EU are moving toward a landmark FTA to expand trade, diversify supply chains, and boost investment. Talks still face hurdles over market access, CBAM, IPR, and data issues. Pragmatic negotiations, use of the Trade and Technology Council, and strong political will are key to a balanced deal.
Click to View MoreIndia–Germany ties have matured into a strategic partnership vital for global stability. The 2026 Modi–Merz summit marks a shift toward defence and tech cooperation, spanning green hydrogen and P-75I submarines. Despite trade and geopolitical frictions, shared interests anchor a multipolar Indo-Pacific and Viksit Bharat 2047.
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