Archive · 12 Dec 2025
India and EU: Similarities and Divisions
India and the European Union (EU) are both diverse and pluralistic, with many states and countries respectively.
They share common currencies, flags, and anthems, but the EU lacks a strong sense of nationhood.
Both have economic disparities, with wealthier regions supporting less productive ones.
India faces deeper internal divisions, including a North-South divide, language issues, and economic inequality.
The EU, despite historical conflicts, enjoys better inter-country relations.
India's political landscape is influenced by caste and religion, with concerns about freedom of religion and caste-based politics.
The article also notes the increase in billionaires in India and the stark wealth gap, with the richest 10% holding 77% of the wealth.
India and the EU are both diverse and pluralistic, with 28 states and 27 countries respectively.
Both have economic disparities, with wealthier regions subsidizing less productive ones.
India faces deeper internal divisions, including a North-South divide and language issues.
The EU enjoys better inter-country relations despite historical conflicts.
India's political landscape is influenced by caste and religion, with concerns about freedom of religion and caste-based politics.
- Who
- India and the European Union (EU)
- What
- Comparison of political and economic structures, and internal divisions
- When
- Ahead of the President and EU Commissioners' visit to India in February 2025
- Where
- India and the EU
- Why
- To highlight similarities and differences in governance, economy, and social structures
- India's States
- 28
- EU Countries
- 27
- India's Billionaires (2025)
- 358
- India's Millionaires (2025)
- 1,687
- Wealth Share (Top 10%)
- 77%
- Wealth Share (Poorest 50%)
- 1%
- Gini Coefficient (India)
- 25.5
- IMF Data Rating
- C