Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said that India is in the advanced stage of negotiations with both the European Union and America for trade agreements. He said that talks with both regarding trade are now in their final stages.

America has imposed a penalty of 25 percent on India for purchasing oil from Russia. This is in addition to the 25 percent reciprocal duty on Indian goods entering the US markets. Overall, 50 percent additional import tariff is being imposed on Indian goods in America. New Delhi has called these tariffs unfair and imprudent.

‘Negotiations completed on 10 points with EU’

Speaking at an event in The Economic Times, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on 10 out of 20 points of the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while an agreement has been reached in principle on the other 4-5 points. Trade negotiators from both sides will meet next week. Then sensitive issues including trade barriers on steel and automobiles will be resolved. His aim is to complete negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) by December.

EU Trade Commissioner will visit India in late November

Piyush Goyal said India hopes to achieve another breakthrough during the visit of the EU Trade Commissioner to India in late November and both sides are moving forward recognizing mutual sensitivities and strengths as they work to address shortcomings in other areas of the agreement.

Goyal had gone to Brussels recently

Let us tell you that Piyush Goyal was on a visit to Brussels from 26 to 28 October, where he met European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Shefkovic on the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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The European Council on Monday (October 20, 2025) approved the conclusions of the new strategic EU-India Agenda previously announced by the European Commission. It also welcomed the strong impetus to deepen relations between the EU and India. This is a blow to US President Donald Trump because he is continuously pressurizing India for trade through tariffs.

The Belgium-based council is responsible for the overall political direction and priorities of the 27-member economic grouping. It highlighted the efforts of both sides to conclude the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of the year. The findings on the agenda this week supported its objective of deepening EU-India relations including joint communication, prosperity and stability, technology and innovation, security and defence, connectivity and global issues.

What did the European Council say?

“The Council particularly welcomes the efforts to finalize a balanced, ambitious, mutually beneficial and economically meaningful free trade agreement, which the European Commission and the Government of India intend to finalize by the end of the year,” the European Council said in a statement.

According to the statement, “Such an agreement should include provisions for increased market access, removal of trade barriers and sustainable development.” The European Council said that close cooperation between the EU and India on security and defense matters, based on the principles of mutual trust and respect, is particularly important in the backdrop of an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

What did Russia say about Ukraine war?

“The Council focuses on its intention to work towards the establishment of a security and defense partnership, which, when appropriate, could also lead to defense industrial cooperation,” the statement said. It said the EU will “continue to engage with India on all aspects of Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. He talked about strengthening friendly relations between India and Italy and hoped to end the war in Ukraine quickly. PM Modi thanked the Prime Minister of Italy that she is helping to complete the India-European Union Union Trade Agreement early and connect countries through IMEEC. The two leaders agreed to increase mutual cooperation.

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In the context of the conversation, PM Modi wrote on X- ‘There was a very good conversation with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. We showed a shared interest in reiterating our joint commitment to further strengthening the Indo-Italy strategic partnership and ending the struggle in Ukraine as soon as possible. Thanks to Prime Minister Meloni for finalizing the India-European Union Union Trade Agreement and promoting Italy’s active cooperation in promoting connectivity through the IMEEC initiative.

Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaFFIFIFIRMED Our Joint Commitment to Deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and Shared Interest in Bringing An Early End to the Conflict in Ukraine. Thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s Proactive Support for…

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2025

Significantly, India has intensified the free trade agreement with many countries after 50% tariff of US President Donald Trump. The European Union (EU) team has reached Delhi on 8 September for trade talks. According to a report by news agency ANI, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet the EU trade commissioner on 12 September to review the progress on FTA.

India will benefit from trade agreement with EU
The new trade agreement with EU can prove to be very beneficial for India. The trade between India and EU in 2023-24 stood at $ 137.41 billion, and the new deal is expected to grow further. Apart from this, FTA along with Qatar will also benefit energy and petroleum sector. Experts believe that this step will strengthen India in a global supply chain, but protecting domestic industries will also be a challenge.

European Union (EUChairman of) Ursula Von Der Leyen Hpt on Thursday (4 September 2025, Talked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone. During this time the two leaders proposed the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Reiterate your commitment to finalize as soon as possible. Ursula Von Said that Ukraine India can play an important role in ending the war.

‘India’s role is necessary in establishing peace’

Ursula Von Done X But posted and wrote, “We were happy to talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We Ukraine President of Volodimir Gelnsky Heartily welcomed India’s association with. “He emphasized that Russia Aggressive India’s role is very important in ending the war and establishing peace. He globally for this war Worry Stating that it will harm economic stability, so it is risky for the whole world.

India-EU talk on bilateral relations

A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that he welcomed the progress in bilateral relations in major areas like business, technology, investment, innovation, defense, security and supply chain. The two leaders committed to complete the talks for the trade agreement soon. PM Modi also spoke to the top leader of the EU Antonio Costa and discussed the next India-European Union Summit in India as soon as possible. The Prime Minister invited both the leaders to India for this.

India with European Union in New Delhi on 8 September FTA Will start the 13th round of talks. Earlier this year Brusels This talk took place in this. Both sides started dialogue again in June 2022 after a gap of eight years. This process stopped in 2013 due to differences over access to the market.

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The European country stood in support of Ukraine’s President Volodimir Jailonsky after no result of Trump and Putin’s meeting in Alaska. European countries made it clear on Saturday (16 August 2025) that Moscow could not decide whether Ukraine would join the European Union or in NATO.

Russia will not decide Ukraine’s future- EU

The European Union (EU) said that Russia has no veto power to decide the future of Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macro, German Chancellor Frederick Merge and European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen issued a joint statement saying that Europe would continue to support Ukraine’s right to choose its own alliance.

Ban will be increased against Russia

The statement said, “We are ready to work towards a tripartite summit with European support including Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailnsky. The Heads of European countries also resolved to keep pressure on Russia. Refusing his stand against Putin, confirming his stand against Putin, we said in the European Union that we resolve to further strengthen the restrictions on Russia.

European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaza Kalas announced to prepare a 19th ban package against Russia after a meeting of foreign ministers at Brussels. He said that no discussion should be made with Russia until Bini agrees on the ceasefire of any condition. He reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to increase military assistance and join the EU.

‘Ukraine’s participation in peace talks should be mandatory’

Ukraine’s President Jailonsky thanked European countries for support. He claimed that Russia is not serious about peace. Jailonsky said on his Telegram channel that we will increase pressure on Russia with our partners. He clarified that Ukraine’s participation in peace talks should be mandatory. Jailonsky said that Russia should not be allowed to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO or EU.

Putin says that Uucron should leave his ambition to join NATO and reduce his army. Russia wants Ukraine to call back its army from Donnetsk, Luhansk, Khern and Japorizia. Ukraine is calling Russia’s demand an attack on its sovereignty.

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Austria -based privacy group Noyb (None of Your Business) has filed complaints against three Chinese tech companies – Aliexpress, Tiktok and WeChat in the European Union. The group allegedly claims that these companies do not give the users full access to their private data under GDPR, which violates European rules. Complaints were made on July 17 this year and the main allegation is that the data access request is made complicated or limited, so that users are unable to get rights under Article 15 of GDPR.

Reuters’ UnderNOYB’s lawyer Kleanthi Sardeli said that these companies have collected a large amount of data of EU users but have kept restriction in providing it. Tiktok, Aliexpress and WeChat are said to collect data who collect data but are failing in transparency. It became clear from this complaint that EU’s data security system is keeping a serious watch on the privacy practices of China -based companies.

This is not the first time Noyb has taken such a step against Chinese companies. Euronews of Report It is said that the group also filed six GDPR complaints against companies like Tiktok, Shein, Temu, Xiaomi, in which issues were raised on data transfer and compliance. The current complaints have been lodged in the EU in five countries – Austria, Belgium, Greece, Italy and Netherlands.

EU’s concerns about Tiktok are already beginning. Earlier this year, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Tiktok by € 530 million as it stated that some EU user data was stored in China, while the company had previously denied it. Tiktok later stated that the data was bringing the local data to the Center in the EU, but by that time the Alam was that the regulators had to take action.

Latest complaints states that EU users are unable to ask for copy or information of their personal data, which is a fundamental right of GDPR. NOYB has requested that data transfer be stopped immediately to China and companies should be fined up to 4% of global revenue if they find violation of rules.

“Stop Killing Games” is an European Citizen Initiative, which was launched by YouTuber Ross Scott in April 2024. The aim is to ban the closure of support from the online-only-only games by Pablisars, so that users can play that game in future also. Recently it has crossed a large milestone of 1 million signature in EU, which can now bind the European commission for its review.

This Campane The main argument behind is that when users buy games, often seem to be an “invent product”, they must have access to that game, even if the online server is closed. It has become the issue of digital pre -prevention and consumer rights.

But on this initiative, VIDEO Games Europe and other big games Pablisher are seen angry. their Have to say That always supporting games online is a very expensive deal. Also, private server models may increase the risk of issues like data security, content moderation and IP Legal Liberation and will also limit the creative independence of developers.

Recently Electronic Arts and Biovare Had told That on 12 January 2026, his online game “Anthem” is being shutdown, which is directly the latest example of this campaign. The shutdown has raised new questions on game preserving and consumer rights.

What can happen next?

EU Action This certified citizens forces the Initiative EU commission to speak of moral, legal or policy change. But if the required 1.4 million valid signature is not found, then it will not get full recognition.

At the same time, Video Games Europe is saying that possible solutions may come through discussion, but it should be an analysis of the passage rules, data security and cost-banifit models.

At present, the law will be effective only within the EU + UK, but due to the global mementum, there is a possibility of policy changes in other countries as well.

US Trade Policy: US President Donald Trump made an important announcement on the social media platform on Sunday (July 07, 2025). He informed that agreements and letters related to tariffs (fees) with various countries of America will be implemented today from July 7.

Trump wrote in the post, “I am very happy to declare that tariff letters and agreements in the United States, along with various countries of the world, will be sent and implemented on Monday, July 7, at 12 noon (Eastern Time).”

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– ANI (@ani) July 7, 2025

What does this decision of Trump mean?

It is clear from this decision of the US President that the Trump administration is going to strengthen its hold on international trade. Although it has not been clarified with which countries will be compromised or which products will apply to the tariffs, it is believed to have an impact on China, European Union and other major trading partners.

Donald Trump made this announcement in April

President Donald Trump announced in April a few months ago that many countries will now be imposed additional tax with 10% base tariff, which can be up to 50% in some cases. However, before implementing these more tariffs, the Trump administration gave 90 days time so that the scope of talks would remain. This deferment is now ending on 9 July.

Suspense still on Indo-US trade deal

No trade agreement has been reached between America and India so far. Despite the constant pressure by the Trump administration, the talks between the two countries have not reached any conclusion.

At the same time, diplomats of the European Union (EU) say that they too have not been able to reach any final agreement with America. Meanwhile, the Trump government has announced to impose 26 percent mutual tariff on India. Trump has made it clear that the countries who have already signed the trade letters sent to America will have to pay the tariff.

What is the Indo-US trade agreement stuck on?

India wants more access to the US market for its textile, leather and shoe industries in this deal. On the other hand, the US wants India to open its agriculture and dairy sector for American companies.

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Donald Trump-Georgia Meloni Meeting: US President Donald Trump met Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni in the midst of a tariff war, who came on an official visit to the White House on Thursday.

During this, Trump said that the trade agreement with the European Union (EU) is “100 percent” possible, but he also said that he does not want to make a hurry. This was the first American tour of an European leader after imposing 20 percent tariffs on European Union imports.

Trump said this in his statement

Trump told the Italian Prime Minister despite his strict tariff policy, “There will be trade agreement, 100 percent, but it will be fair.” He expressed confidence in the agreement with a group of 27 countries, but said that he would not accept any agreement that harms America.

Trump also said, “I am not in a hurry to finish the tariff. Everyone wants a compromise, and if they do not want, we will compromise for them.”

Meloni invited Trump to come to Rome

Meloni said during a meeting with Trump that even though there are some problems between the two coasts of the Atlantic, now the time has come for us to sit together and try to find a solution. He said that his goal is to make West great again, and he feels that it can be done together only. Meloni also invited Trump to come to Rome.

What will be the effect of this meeting on EU?

Trump has stopped 20 percent tariff on the European Union (EU) for 90 days. Italy, which is the fourth major exporter in the world, sends 10 percent of its exports to the US. After the tariff, no EU leader had met Trump, so Meloni’s meeting has increased the restlessness. Many leaders consider it harmful to the unity of EU. However, the main objective of Meloni’s visit is to find a way out of the meeting between Trump and EU chief Ursula Vauan.