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Revision note: India and Europe: European Union, France, United Kingdom and Germany

  • EU: relations 1962; summits since 2000; Strategic Partnership 2004; BTIA 2007–13; FTA talks relaunched 2022; TTC 2023; IMEC 2023
  • Irritants: CBAM (charges from 2026), deforestation regulation, data adequacy, Russia
  • France: Strategic Partnership 1998 (first); Rafale (36 IAF; 26 Rafale-M 2025); Scorpene (P-75); Jaitapur; Horizon 2047; Varuna/Shakti/Garuda; ISA co-founder
  • UK: CSP & Roadmap 2030 (2021); CETA signed July 2025; Young Professionals Scheme
  • Germany: IGC since 2011; Green & Sustainable Dev Partnership €10 bn
  • EFTA TEPA (Mar 2024; in force Oct 2025): US$100 bn investment commitment
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