After nearly two decades of negotiations, the European Union and India have signed a free trade agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said in a social media post that, "We have made the biggest deal. After nearly two decades of negotiations, a major trade agreement has finally been reached. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a media briefing in Delhi, "We did it, we made the biggest deal ever." ‘India and EU made the Mother of All Deals’: Al JazeeraAl Jazeera wrote that India and the European Union have agreed on a massive trade deal.

Source: International New York Times January 27, 2026 13:03 UTC