Ursula Von Der Leyen
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When will India and EU seal the free trade deal? Ursula von der Leyen gives key update
World | Jun 17, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTIndia and the European Union are set to sign their landmark Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2026, according to Ursula von der Leyen. The deal is expected to boost trade, investment, connectivity and strategic cooperation between the two partners.
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EU-Australia seals free trade agreement, new defence tie-up after years of stalemate: What it means
World | Mar 24, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTThe EU and Australia have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement after years of delay, accompanied by a new defence partnership. The pact includes changes to prosecco labelling, expanded market access for Australian red meat and improved EU access to critical raw materials.
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India-EU FTA: 7 million jobs, IMEC push and 25% of global trade; all about the 'mother of all deals'
India | Jan 27, 2026, 07:03 PM ISTSharing the details, Piyush Goel said the deal was a win-win for all sections of industries, both in India and the European Union. He said the deal would open a plethora of opportunities and attract significant investment.
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India-EU FTA highlights: 'Alliance to provide stability to world order amid turmoil,' says PM Modi
India | Jan 27, 2026, 07:11 PM ISTIndia-EU trade deal LIVE updates: India and the European Union (EU) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to be signed later this year and may come into force from early next year.
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India, EU successfully conclude FTA negotiations; formal announcement of trade deal today
India | Jan 26, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTUnion Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described the agreement as the most significant trade deal India has entered into so far, calling it 'the mother of all deals'.
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India and Europe choose strategic partnership in a 'fractured' world: Von Der Leyen
India | Jan 25, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTThe upcoming summit is expected to be a major milestone, with both sides likely to formally conclude negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal, which will be signed later this year, has been under discussion since talks resumed in 2022 after a long pause.
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement likely by year-end as Brussels unveils new strategic agenda
India | Sep 17, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTThe new strategic agenda will require approval from all 27 EU member states. Once ratified, it is set to be formally adopted at the India-EU summit, likely to take place in the first quarter of next year.
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PM Modi speaks to EU's Costa, von der Leyen; focus on early sealing of FTA, Ukraine conflict
India | Sep 04, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTThe leaders underlined the role of the India-EU strategic partnership in jointly addressing global issues, fostering stability, and promoting a rules-based order for mutual prosperity, an Indian readout said.
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Trump Tariff War: EU President Ursula Von Deeply Regrets Trump's Choice Of Reciprocal Tariffs
News | Apr 03, 2025, 05:43 PM ISTTrump Tariff War: European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen called Donald Trump's universal tariffs a significant threat to the global economy, stating the EU is ready to impose countermeasures if negotiations with the U.S. do not succeed. Trump announced 10% minimum tariffs on goods import
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Trump-Zelenskyy blowout: How European nations reacted after heated argument in Oval Office?
World | Mar 01, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Friday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of "disrespecting" the US in its "cherished Oval Office."
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Strategic partnership between India, EU is natural, organic: PM Modi after meeting EU chief Ursula
India | Feb 28, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTAhead of her meeting with PM Modi, Ursula von der Leyen said that a free trade agreement between India and the EU would be the largest deal of its kind.
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PM Modi to hold high-level talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Feb 27
India | Feb 22, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTPM Modi will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Feb 27-28 in New Delhi. The visit marks the first-ever delegation of the entire EU College of Commissioners to India, focusing on trade, technology, climate, and strategic partnerships.
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Breton quits as France's EU commissioner, drops explosive resignation letter againt von der Leyen
World | Sep 16, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTThierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
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PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of European Commission
World | Jul 19, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTUrsula von der Leyen got 401 votes in her favour and 284 against in a secret ballot in the 720-member chamber to win another term in the European Parliament. The EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for 12.2 per cent of total Indian trade.
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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission President | WATCH her first reaction
World | Jul 18, 2024, 06:46 PM ISTVon der Leyen gained 401 of the 707 votes cast. There were 284 votes against her candidacy, 15 abstentions and seven void ballots. The secret ballot came hot on the heels of strong gains by the far right in last month's election for the European Parliament.
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What's at stake in the European Parliament election that concludes Sunday? FAQs
World | Jun 09, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTThe election will shape how the European Union, a bloc of 450 million citizens, confronts challenges including a hostile Russia, increased industrial rivalry from China and the United States, climate change and immigration.
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'NATO is dead': Trump told EU that US would never help Europe under attack, says official
World | Jan 11, 2024, 02:34 PM ISTAccording to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, Trump promised to quit the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) during the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2020. Trump repeatedly clashed with traditional allies over trade and defense spending during his presidency.
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World leaders start arriving in New Delhi ahead of much-anticipated G20 I WATCH how India welcomes
World | Sep 07, 2023, 11:44 PM ISTIndia assumed the G20 presidency on December 1 last year and about 200 meetings related to G20 were organized in 60 cities across the country.
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'Caught up in crisis that are not Europes', has to reduce dependency on US': Macron after China tour
World | Apr 10, 2023, 06:12 AM ISTThe critical remarks from Macron came hours after he left Chinese airspace following his crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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EU, G7 allies agree on price cap on Russian petroleum amid Ukraine war; Will it affect India?
World | Feb 04, 2023, 07:00 PM ISTAccording to the top EU official, two price levels have been set for Russian petroleum products: one for ”premium-to-crude” petroleum products, such as diesel, kerosene and gasoline, and the other for ”discount-to-crude” petroleum products.