Archive · 23 Jun 2025
EU Ambassador on EU-India Relations, Global Conflicts
The EU Ambassador to India, Hervé Delphin, spoke about the strong relationship between the EU and India, which is like a valuable partnership.
They're working together on important things like trade, security, and new technology.
They are discussing a big trade deal and are looking to cooperate on things like AI and computer chips.
The Ambassador also talked about conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, and how the EU is helping and taking a stance on trade sanctions and climate change efforts.
They want to make things fair for everyone.
EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin discusses the evolving EU-India relationship, emphasizing its strategic importance.
The EU and India are working on key areas like trade, security, technology, and global partnerships.
Discussions include the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) and potential cooperation in areas like AI and semiconductors.
The EU is prioritizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, despite its complexity, with the next negotiating round in Brussels.
Delphin addresses the conflicts in Ukraine, Israel-Iran, and the EU's stance on sanctions and decarbonization.
- Who
- Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India.
- What
- Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India, discussed the EU-India relationship, focusing on trade, security, and other key partnerships.
- When
- The interview took place recently, as the EU and India continue to work together.
- Where
- The interview was held at Idea Exchange, focusing on the India-EU relationship.
- Why
- To discuss the current state and future of the EU-India partnership, including challenges and opportunities.
EU Stance
Contrasting Views
India-Pakistan Tensions and Actions in Gaza
EU Stance
The EU recognizes India's right to defend itself. EU engages to bring the parties to a ceasefire in India-Pakistan tensions, focusing on the risk of escalation.
Contrasting Views
India-Pakistan tensions: EU recognises India's right to defend itself. In Gaza, the EU has concerns regarding the plight of the Palestinian population.
- Strategic Partnership Established
- 2004
- EU-India Trade Value
- $200 billion (goods and services)
- Indian Visa Approval Rate (Europe)
- 85%
- EU Defense Spending Increase (2021-2024)
- 30%
- Next FTA Negotiation Round
- July 7, Brussels
- EU Assistance to Ukraine
- 135 billion Euro