Tensions between India and the European Union have intensified in recent weeks as New Delhi raises concerns about the growing number of EU environmental regulations affecting trade, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). India’s commerce minister warned at the end of October that complying with the expanding list […]
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India is pushing for significant concessions in its free trade talks with the European Union, signaling growing resistance to the EU’s efforts to impose uniform standards on global partners. In an exclusive interview with The Capitals, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), describing the policy as burdensome
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In a historic move aimed at strengthening economic ties, the United Kingdom and India have finalized a free trade agreement expected to significantly increase trade between the two nations. The deal, signed on 6 May, marks the culmination of negotiations that began in 2022 between the world’s fifth and sixth largest economies. Major Tariff Cuts
By Pieter Cleppe The German army is increasing its presence in the Indo-Pacific, relying on cooperation with “partners that share the same values” – like Australia, according to an investigative report by Deutsche Welle. The German Air Force thereby participates in an exercise in Australia, with six Eurofighter fighter jets. Around 250 soldiers are involved.
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By Pieter Cleppe On 17 June, the EU and India formally relaunched negotiations for a free trade agreement. The purpose is to conclude talks by the end of 2023. The talks had been stalled for almost nine years. 🟢EU & INDIA RELAUNCH TRADE DEAL NEGOTIATIONS🟢@EU_Commission is pleased to announce that EU & India have formally
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According to The Print, France’s ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, has urged the EU to engage in closer trade with India. He stated at a business meeting: “We don’t want to solely depend on China for manufacturing products. So, there is strong support from the government to bring some production back to the EU, and
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By Pieter Cleppe The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, have agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi. The European Commission declares in a press release: “This strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle
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