We are witnessing a pivotal moment in EU-India relations. With rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and evolving trade policies, the EU and India have a unique opportunity to strengthen their economic partnership. The EU is demonstrating more energy and unity than it has in years, making now the perfect time to turn ambition into action.

At last year’s Asienbrücke e.V. Side Event during the Raisina Dialogue 2024, we explored the potential of an EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). One year later, the landscape has shifted dramatically and the urgency to deepen our economic ties has only intensified.

Key Topics of Discussion:

Trade & Market Access: Businesses need greater predictability and stronger investment protection to unlock the full potential of EU-India trade.

Strategic Investments & Emerging Sector: India’s booming technology sector, renewable energy expansion, infrastructure growth, and advanced manufacturing present enormous investment opportunities for European businesses. Germany should take the lead in shaping investment policies and fostering public-private partnerships to drive collaboration.

Global Supply Chains & Resilience: To ensure long-term stability and security, we need stronger and more diversified supply chains between India and Europe.

Together with Angelika Niebler, German politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing the CSU in Bavaria and active on areas such as digital policy, trade relations, and economic affairs,  Judith Weinberger-Singh, Resident Representative at Hanns Seidel Foundation India, Dr. Adrian Haack, Director KAS India Branch Office and the Observer Researcher Foundation (ORF), and Annemarie Bella, Managing Director of Asienbrücke e.V., we set together this joint roundtable. The path forward for EU-India economic cooperation is clear—now is the time to act!