European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year
India and EU agree to conclude a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year
EU, India will work to finalize free trade agreement this year
India-EU trade talks: tariffs, market access, regulatory clashes in focus
European Union leaders are likely to urge India to lower its tariffs on cars and alcoholic beverages, and expand market access during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to New Delhi.

Russia, European Union and sanction package

EU to Seek India’s Help to Enforce Sanctions on Russia
Hungary seeks removal of eight people from EU sanctions on Russia
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European Council introduces 16th sanction package against Russia
The Council of the European Union (EU) released on Monday another package imposing sanctions on individuals and entities accused of enabling Russia's indiscriminate attacks on Ukraine, marking the
Why the EU is reaching out to India in search of new friends
US President Donald Trump last night threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on imports from the EU, claiming the bloc “was formed to screw the United States.” Today, our trade and competition correspondents explain why the European Commission is decamping to India for a goodwill tour,
India, EU to Push for a Trade Deal This Year, Says Von der Leyen
India and the European Union will try to seal a trade deal during this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
EU president in Delhi to talk trade as Trump's tariffs loom large
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in Delhi to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with India amid looming tariff threats from the US. Von der Leyen is due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
EU will ask India to cut tariffs on cars, wine to boost ties, reduce reliance on China
The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China, a senior official from the bloc said, ahead of a visit by the European Commission president to New Delhi.
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EU urged to press India to end human rights violations during upcoming visit
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the College of Commissioners on Wednesday to address the Indian government's human rights
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LIVE: Indian PM Modi and EU’s von der Leyen deliver joint remarks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen deliver joint remarks in New Delhi.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explores Delhi’s Lodhi Garden
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lodhi Garden in Delhi on Friday. Surrounded by ancient monuments, lush greenery, and vibrant birdlife, she immersed herself in the essence of India’s incredible heritage.
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European Commission President seeks security & defence partnership with India, vows to push FTA talks
The European Union (EU) is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, while also aiming to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi Friday.
European Union Wants India in Its Security Club, Von der Leyen Backs Security & Military Cooperation
Von der Leyen highlighted India’s growing defence ambitions, stressing Europe’s role in helping India diversify its military supply chains through PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation). The proposal aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.