EU-India Trade Deal Set for Smooth Sail

The European Union-India trade deal faces no significant obstacles among EU member states, according to Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. Following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Orpo confirmed there were no concerns at a recent informal European Council meeting, indicating a clear path forward.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Helsinki | Updated: 18-02-2026 16:48 IST | Created: 18-02-2026 16:48 IST
EU-India Trade Deal Set for Smooth Sail
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Finland's Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, has stated that there are no major obstacles standing in the way of the EU-India trade deal's implementation among European Union member states. His remarks came after a meeting in New Delhi with India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

During a recent informal European Council meeting, Orpo noted that there were no indications of problems that could hinder the trade agreement, despite some setbacks in a separate trade negotiation with Mercosur.

Orpo's comments, shared with Reuters via a telephone interview, suggest a green light for moving forward with the EU-India trade agreement, underscoring the cooperation between Europe and India.

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