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Macron und Gattin zum Staatsbesuch bei Xi Jinping und Li Peng am 4.12.2025 in Peking

News | Trade policy

February 10th, 2026

Tariff dispute: French think tank demands 30% tariff for China

According to the Haut-Commissariat à la Stratégie et au Plan, the existing EU measures are not enough to effectively counter industrial competition from China.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

February 5th, 2026

Australia: The chances of the next free trade agreement

Under the pressure of geopolitical upheavals, Germany and Australia are deepening their partnership. In Canberra, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul spoke of the Indo-Pacific as the “world’s growth engine.” A trade agreement with the EU could be in place as early as mid-February.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Technology

February 2nd, 2026

Wadephul on tour: Germany and Singapore announce Year of Innovation

Germany and Singapore want to work together in the future on artificial intelligence, future technologies such as quantum or biotechnology, clean tech, and defense technology. Both countries aim to cooperate closely in times of geopolitical uncertainty.

By Angela Köckritz

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Opinion

February 2nd, 2026

What does the EU-India free trade agreement mean for the German economy?

The EU–India agreement opens access to one of the world’s largest growth and export markets. However, its complex regulatory framework may continue to pose significant hurdles for companies seeking to fully capitalize on the new opportunities.

By Volker Treier

Talk of the Town | Economic security

February 1st, 2026

Diplomacy: Wadephul travels to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific

In six days, Germany’s foreign minister will visit Singapore, New Zealand, Tonga, Australia and Brunei. A major role will also be played by a country that is not on the itinerary at all: China.

By Angela Köckritz

Ursula von der Leyen trifft Narendra Modi Narendra Modi in Indien

Feature | India

January 29th, 2026

Free trade with India: CBAM agreement and support for decarbonization

The free trade agreement between the EU and India is primarily of geopolitical significance amid growing global trade tensions. While climate policy plays only a limited role in the deal, both sides are nevertheless sending important signals on carbon pricing and support for decarbonization.

By Urmi Goswami and Lukas Knigge

Ursula von der Leyen shaking hands with Narendra Modi, António Costa stands in the background

Feature | India

January 27th, 2026

India: What concessions the EU Commission is making for the trade deal

Given India’s sheer size, the European Commission was willing to make concessions it would not have accepted in other negotiations. Even so, most reactions to the free trade agreement have been positive.

By János Allenbach-Ammann, Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge and Julia Dahm

Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa in India

Talk of the Town | India

January 27th, 2026

Trade: European Union and India conclude free trade agreement

The European Commission informed member states on Monday that negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EU and India have been successfully concluded.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen / Indiens Premierminister Narendra Modi

Talk of the Town | Free trade agreement

January 26th, 2026

India: Why China fears Delhi’s free trade deal with the EU

Right on schedule for the start of the EU-India summit, the European Commission and the Indian government have agreed on a free trade agreement. Beijing is on alert: economic losses, European resilience and India’s move up the value chain are all fueling China’s concerns.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Mercosur

January 23rd, 2026

Mercosur: Costa calls for provisional application of the trade agreement

The Commission can provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement as soon as at least one Mercosur state ratifies it.

By János Allenbach-Ammann