The EU-India Trade and Technology Council: Turning Potential into Progress

As the European Union (EU) and India prepare for a summit later this year, their strategic partnership is gaining renewed momentum amid shifting global dynamics. From digital transformation and resilient supply chains to climate action and multilateral engagement, both sides are working to strengthen ties through structured dialogue, institutional mechanisms, and forward-looking initiatives that reflect their shared interests and global ambitions.

Against this backdrop, the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi Office are launching a series of policy briefs and webinars focused on critical issues shaping the EU-India relationship.

This inaugural session will feature a presentation and discussion of the forthcoming brief “Unlocking Potential: The EU-India Trade and Technology Council”, jointly authored by Prof. Rajat Kathuria (Shiv Nadar University) and Dr. Amaia Sanchez (Institut Montaigne). The conversation – including reflections by Dr. Stephan Hesselmann (German Embassy, New Delhi) in his role as discussant – will assess the trajectory of the TTC, identify key opportunities and constraints, and reflect on how strategic dialogue can be transformed into more tangible outcomes.

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