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In an era of significant geopolitical transition, senior diplomats from India and Poland convened in New Delhi on 13 July 2026 to systematically expand their multi-faceted relationship. The high-level meeting, characterised by a shared commitment to mutual progress, focused on advancing collaborative efforts in trade, investment, advanced technologies, and defence.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will head a high-level Indian business delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland from 13–17 July 2026, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The trip, the ministry said, “underscores India’s commitment to strengthening economic partnerships across Europe, with a focus on trade, investment, technology, innovation and sustainability”.

The Government of India has officially announced a comprehensive roadmap outlining quota-based customs duty concessions on vehicles imported from the United Kingdom. This operational framework, notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, establishes the administrative procedures for the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which enters into force on 15 July 2026.

On 1 July 2026, Ireland officially assumed the rotating six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, succeeding Cyprus.

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, India and the Slovak Republic reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen their bilateral alliance across multiple fronts. During a high-level meeting in Bratislava, India's Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava, and Slovakia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanár, mapped out a strategic pathway to expand mutual engagements.

In a significant stride towards strengthening global economic ties, India and the European Union are in the final technical stages of their proposed Free Trade Agreement, with the legal scrubbing of the text expected to be completed within fifteen to twenty days.

Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, commenced a high-profile four-day diplomatic visit to France on 1 July 2026. This mission was strategically designed to reinforce the special global strategic partnership between the two republics, scale up mutual investments, and drive collaborative innovation. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global landscape, the visit facilitated essential high-level engagements, culminati

The report, India–EU FTA: From Market Access to Strategic Economic Corridors, prepared by Water & Shark in association with the Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI), examines the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement as a major turning point in India–Europe economic relations.

Germany has formally reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming skilled Indian professionals and students, underscoring the strength of the bilateral Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement. At the inaugural Human Resource Mobility Forum hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi from 30 June to 1 July 2026, German representatives highlighted the expanding avenues for Indian talent to contribute to building stronger bilateral relations.

India has officially launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Greece, marking a significant milestone in the European expansion of its digital payment ecosystem. Under a strategic partnership that went live on 30 June 2026, eligible customers can now transfer money instantly and securely between the two nations, drastically reducing cross-border transaction costs to a fraction of conventional rates.

We are delighted to announce the publication of the January–June 2026 edition of The Europe India Journal (EIJ), bringing together expert insights, policy analysis, and thought leadership on one of the world's most dynamic strategic partnerships—the relationship between the European Union (EU) and India.

At the recent EICBI EU–India Leaders Conference 2026 in Brussels, the discussion focused on how the European Union and India can deepen their strategic partnership in a rapidly changing global economy. Trade figures, tariffs and market access remain important, but the relationship must be seen through a broader strategic lens.

As India and the European Union continue to deepen their trade and economic partnership, businesses on both sides are paying increasing attention to tariffs, market access and investment opportunities. However, another aspect of the relationship is becoming equally important: regulatory compliance.

German Ambassador to India, Philip Ackermann, has said that India has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, describing India–Germany relations as being at an "all-time high." Speaking to a news agency, he highlighted the success of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), which has strengthened cooperation between the two countries in areas such as clean energy, trade, and strategic affairs. His remarks reflect growing international recognition of I

London's UK-India Week 2026: Capital Frontiers has placed trade, capital, innovation and investment at the heart of discussions as India and the United Kingdom prepare for the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 15 July 2026. Bringing together government leaders, investors, business executives and policymakers, the forum reflects the growing emphasis on translating the bilateral agreement into tangible economic outcomes.

On 24 June 2026, New Delhi served as the diplomatic stage for the 12th India-European Union Human Rights Dialogue, marking a critical juncture in the strategic alignment between two of the world's largest democratic entities. Co-chaired by Mr Piyush Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Europe West) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India.

Norway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has formally highlighted the newly institutionalised "Green Strategic Partnership" between the two nations, marking a transformative phase in bilateral diplomacy. This milestone follows the landmark official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oslo in May 2026—the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, and his first during his third term. The upgraded relationship establishes a comprehensive policy framewor

The European Union has awarded 75 Indian students the prestigious, fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarships for the 2026–2028 academic cycle. This latest intake cements India's long-standing position as the top recipient of these highly competitive global awards since 2004, placing the nation among the top three beneficiaries globally for the current intake. Announced during a celebratory pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, this academic milestone

India–EU FTA Nears Completion: What Businesses Need to Know

On 17 June 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. This meeting, representing their second bilateral dialogue of the year, provided an opportunity to review the growing momentum of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The discussions focused on reinforcing cooperation across key sectors, streamlining transit regulations for travellers, and evaluating critical global security ch