India and the EU will grant each other ‘Most Favoured Nation’ status for five years once their FTA takes effect, following high-level talks in New Delhi between PM Modi and top EU leaders a month earlier.

What is Most Favoured Nation? India, European Union agree on MFN status for 5 years

Von der Leyen said the EU is mobilising up to €800 billion and, through its SAFE programme, investing in key capabilities ranging from air and missile defence to drones and military mobility.

'Europe needs to take responsibility for its security': EU chief says bloc mobilising €800 bn for defence capabilities

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India and the EU have finalised a landmark free trade agreement, paving the way for deeper economic ties, lower tariffs, and expanded market access

'Mother of all deals': India, EU FTA finalised, formal announcement on January 27

In 2015, then US President Barack Obama became the first sitting US president to be invited as chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade. 

India Republic Day 2026| From Barack Obama to EU Leaders: A complete list of Chief Guests since 2015

European countries are strongly opposing Donald Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland and threatening tariffs on nations opposing his plan. French President Emmanuel Macron said at the World Economic Forum that he preferred “respect to bullies” and the “rule of law to brutality”.

‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026

The European Commission president said days of negotiations to refine the US plan had begun to lay the groundwork for a possible settlement, but warned Russia showed no sign of really wanting to stop the war.

EU chief vows to back Ukraine 'every step' until peace

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in China on shortly ahead of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping with the objective to repair ties with Beijing. They are also set to encourage Xi Jinping to press for peace in Ukraine.

Macron arrives in China to meet Xi Jinping; EU Chief to land soon