German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit has renewed momentum for the long-pending India–EU free-trade agreement
Germany is India’s largest EU trading partner. An FTA could deepen ties beyond current trade levels
India and Germany are expanding defence ties, including joint exercises and co-development plans
Cooperation spans semiconductors, green goals, and German universities setting up in India
Global uncertainty and strained EU–US ties raise the value of India–EU partnerships
A timely FTA could bring stability but needs flexibility from both sides