European Union (EU)

The EU is a unique supranational political and economic union of 27 member states. It operates through a standardised system of laws, ensuring a single market and common trade policy.

Enlargement and Ukraine Candidature

  • The EU has formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine following its screening completion in 2025.
  • Progress with Western Balkan nations (e.g. Serbia, Albania) remains slow due to internal governance reforms.
  • Enlargement serves as a geopolitical tool to stabilise the Eastern neighborhood against external aggression.

India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

  • A landmark FTA was concluded in January 2026, creating a massive free trade zone.
  • It targets phased tariff reductions and ....
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