The EU and India: Inevitable Partners for a Rules-Based International Order

India and Europe share a commitment to rules-based multilateralism and targeted institutional reform. Their alignment enables joint action to strengthen the WTO, advance UNSC reform, shape digital and infrastructure standards, and support the green transition. Coordinated platforms can link bilateral cooperation to broader global goals, reinforcing a resilient, principles-driven international order.

Race to December: Unlocking India–EU Economic Partnership

In collaboration with the Hertie School, this roundtable will explore India–EU trade relations as both sides work toward a comprehensive FTA by 2025. The discussion will address challenges like the EU’s CBAM, market access, green transition, digital trade, strategic cooperation, and opportunities for SMEs, startups, youth, and educational partnerships.

India & Europe in the Age of Trump 2.0: Crisis, Opportunity, and Realignment

This roundtable explored the impact of Trump’s second term on India–Europe relations, focusing on Germany’s evolving defense role and Europe’s strategic autonomy. It examined India’s diplomatic recalibration amid shifting U.S. alliances, transatlantic tensions, and rising geopolitical fragmentation, assessing implications for India–Germany ties and broader India–EU engagement.