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Thursday, September 11, 2025
TopicIndia-EU

Topic: India-EU

EU political & security body to make 1st India visit as partners look to expand ties amid global turmoil

India–EU relations gain strategic edge amid Delhi–Washington chill, even as Brussels strikes a market-access deal with the US.

Predictability has a premium, says Jaishankar as India, EU grow closer amid Trump tariff uncertainty

The external affairs minister met with visiting German counterpart Johann Wadephul Wednesday, days after PM Narendra Modi had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

EU recognised India’s right to protect itself after ‘barbaric’ Pahalgam attack—envoy on Op Sindoor

Hervé Delphin said EU welcomes the cessation of hostilities and hopes for more stability in the region. This comes ahead of a joint exercise between EU & India's naval forces next week.

Jaishankar speaks to strategic experts in The Hague, emphaises need to strengthen India-EU ties

The EAM arrived in Netherlands Monday to hold talks with the country's leadership. He will also meet with leaders of Denmark and Germany.

Piyush Goyal & EU commissioner hold ‘productive’ talks to discuss FTA progress

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to concluding the long-awaited trade deal by the end of 2025.

Estonia keen to collaborate with India on defence production, says Estonian foreign secretary

Speaking to ThePrint on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue, Jonatan Vseviov also highlights importance of India’s voice in Russia-Ukraine war, promises support in FTA deal with EU.

India, EU delegates meet, discuss bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges & global issues

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held a meeting Monday with European Parliament Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India, Angelika Niebler.

Trump-induced Europe crisis of today is India’s crisis tomorrow

In its hour of deep crisis, India has an opportunity to have a closer conversation with Europe and establish greater trade, strategic cooperation as well as mutual trust.

EU-India ties in focus as Europe makes efforts to keep New Delhi ‘onside’ amid tensions with US, China

Global media reports on how Adani Group has revived US investment plans, eyeing nuclear power, utilities, and an East Coast port. It also warns of a 'lost decade' for rural women.

European Commission President seeks security & defence partnership with India, vows to push FTA talks

Ursula von der Leyen is on a 2-day visit to Delhi that will set a strategic agenda for India-EU ties. Visit comes at a time of churn in global geopolitics & US pulling away from Europe.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?