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Officials may visit Brussels for trade talks this week
An Indian official team from the Commerce Ministry is expected to visit Brussels this week for the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union.
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.
Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament
Indigenous peoples' representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories
The new UK-EU deal at a glance
The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.
'Breakthrough' in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit
Negotiations to reset the UK's post-Brexit relations reached a "breakthrough" last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London.
‘Incredible boost’: Europe touts prospect of breakthrough on elusive trade pact
EU ambassador to Australia Gabriele Visentin signalled that Europe was open to compromise on the use of names such as prosecco and feta by Australian producers.
India, EU conclude another round of FTA talks; deal likely in two phases
India and the European Union have completed the 11th round of negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement (FTA), agreeing to finalize the deal in two phases due to global trade uncertainties. The talks focus on market access for goods, services, and investment, with the EU seeking duty cuts on automobiles, medical devices, and other products, alongside stronger intellectual property protections.
EU ministers aim far higher than British-US trade deal
European Union trade ministers want a more ambitious trade deal than Britain has agreed with the United States.
EU faces growing pressure to review agreement with Israel as Gaza aid blockade tightens
Ireland has increased pressure on the EU to review the human rights clause of its association agreement with Israel following a famine alert in Gaza.
Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution
The majority parties in the Belgian government agreed on a joint motion for a resolution and call to 'critically reassess' cooperation with Israel on the basis of a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.