L'UE e l'India cercano relazioni più strette all'ombra della Russia
La Commissione europea ha proposto una nuova agenda strategica UE-India, affinché l'UE sviluppi legami commerciali e di sicurezza con la democrazia più popolosa del mondo. Tuttavia, la duratura alleanza dell'India con la Russia rimane una fonte di disaccordo tra le due parti.
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00:00India is the new target in the European Union's search for new partnerships.
00:18The world's most populous democracy has great potential for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security.
00:26However, the enduring alliance between India and Russia remains a source of disagreement
00:34between the two parts. EU Decoded will examine the new EU-India strategic agenda.
00:40With bilateral trade in goods worth 120 billion euros, the EU is India's largest trading partner.
00:48There are 6,000 European companies operating in India.
00:53The EU would like to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of the year, in order
00:58to significantly reduce tariffs and other barriers.
01:01Agriculture is one of the most difficult sectors in the negotiations, particularly wine and spirits,
01:08processed foods and dairy products.
01:11In view of the ongoing geopolitical alignments, another pillar to be developed is the new EU-India
01:18security and defense partnership.
01:21Later in the program we will talk more about that, but let's see what Europeans think of
01:26closer ties with India.
01:27There are no friends between countries and there are only interests, do you understand?
01:35It works such as the economic leader of the European Union of the European Union, which can help
01:42in a direction, the India will be in a way, from the so-so-sfixing agreement with Russia, and therefore
01:49it will be closer to the eastern countries and other countries.
01:51Ci sono i cosiddetti compromessi economici che ci sono dove la moralità lascia il tempo che trova
02:00Poi ormai tanto il mondo è tutto globalizzato quindi non so cosa è possibile fare altrimenti
02:07Secondo me dovrebbe trovare veramente degli accordi importanti soprattutto sull'unione proprio sotto il profilo umano e poi iniziare un discorso nel profilo economico
02:17Euro News reporter Jorge Liborero ha avuto questo tema
02:21Cosa explica l'attenzione che Brussel è pagato a New Delhi's governo?
02:28Well, I think it's a mix of diplomatic desperation and strategic pragmatism
02:33Because right now the European Union has very tense relations with the United States
02:38It has confrontational relations with China and adversarial relations with Russia
02:43So it's a very complicated geopolitical situation
02:47And it's now looking at India, which is the world's most populous country
02:51It's a rising economic superpower and it's a major actor in the so-called Global South
02:57So it fits these credentials for a new partnership, an important partnership
03:01For, you know, navigate together this turmoil of the 21st century
03:06Does this mean that India's traditional alliance with Russia is no longer a red line for the European Union?
03:13Well, it's a major source of friction
03:15We have seen recently Indian soldiers participate in joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus
03:22Near the borders with Poland and Lithuania
03:24And we also know that India is a major client of Russia's crude oil
03:29Which is fundamental to finance the invasion of Ukraine
03:33What's happening right now is that we are changing the geopolitical calculus
03:37And we are deciding to be more flexible regarding this red line
03:41And to focus on the benefits rather than wasting time on the disagreements
03:47And how does the European Union fit into India's foreign policy?
03:52Right now, India's relations with the United States are at a rock bottom
03:58We have seen Donald Trump doing whatever he can to alienate New Delhi
04:0250% tariffs, you know, a new approach towards Pakistan
04:06So India is also very shocked by the Trump administration
04:10And it's seen that the European Union could be this new big partner in the West
04:14So, you see, both sides, the European Union and India
04:18Have bad relations with Trump and are coming now together
04:22Thank you, Jorge
04:23Let's take a closer look at India's defense plans
04:27India's defense budget for 2025-2026 is 69 billion euros
04:33Its traditional supplier is Russia
04:36Which accounts for 36% of its purchases
04:39However, India has been buying more from the West
04:42Particularly the US, Israel, the UK, France and Germany
04:47In the case of EU countries, two agreements were signed in 2025
04:52France sold 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft
04:56Valued at 7 billion euros
04:58Germany will build six Type 214 submarines
05:02With Indian partners, valued at 5 billion euros
05:06Our guest is German Angelica Niebler
05:09From the EPP Group, Indo-European Parliament
05:12Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India
05:15Does the EU have more to gain than to lose
05:19By strengthening its relationship and partnership with India
05:23Which accuses of helping Russia maintain its war economy?
05:27India is a very, very important political power
05:31India is a great economy
05:33Huge, one of the biggest economies in the world
05:37And as regards defense and security
05:40I think when we really agree on terms
05:42It will help both of us
05:44We know that India and Russia had a long-standing relationship
05:47And I think you can't just cut ties from one day to another
05:51So for us, I think it's important to engage
05:55To also express our concerns
05:57To also try to understand what their perspective
06:00What their interests are
06:02And then of course, you know, defending our own interests
06:04The US President Donald Trump
06:06Imposed, has imposed 50% tariffs on India
06:11And has asked the EU to follow suit
06:13Going even to 100% tariffs
06:16Arguing that this would help stop the war in Ukraine
06:20What will be the impact of this agreement with India
06:25In the US-EU relationship?
06:28I think the general policy in all regions in the world
06:33Is to go for more independence
06:35To become more resilient
06:36That is what actually India is heading for
06:39That is what the European Union is heading for
06:41I think that's the right approach
06:43Let's get more resilient
06:44But no region in the world can do it on its own
06:48So I think the way forward is to go for multilateralism
06:54To see where you have friends
06:56Where you have a sort of common understanding
06:58Although China is an historical rival of India
07:01Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown willingness
07:04To have a closer relationship with the Beijing government
07:08Ken, do you really trust India as an ally?
07:12Let's concentrate on our policy
07:15I do not want to blame the others for doing this or that
07:19We have to have a pragmatic and realistic approach
07:22I fully agree on that
07:23But always concentrating on what is in our interest
07:26What is strengthening the European Union
07:28Brussels wants diplomatic efforts to consolidate
07:31Into a new India summit sometime in early 2026
07:36For the time being, all 27 member states
07:39Are on board with this strategy
07:41Which allows for negotiations to move at a faster pace
07:45Faced with disappointments with traditional allies
07:49Such as the US
07:50The EU is now willing to take a more pragmatic approach
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