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📄 International Relations•7 November 2026

India and EU conclude talks on Horizon Europe association

Context: India and the European Union concluded negotiations on India's association with Horizon Europe, a Euro 93.5 billion research and innovation programme. The decision comes weeks before the two sides are set to seal a free trade agreement.

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India and EU conclude talks on Horizon Europe association

Context

Association is part of the five-year comprehensive strategic agenda between India and the 27-nation bloc.

Key Facts

  • Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship research funding programme.
  • The FTA is billed as the 'mother of all deals', covering a market of two billion people.
  • Association opens collaboration for researchers, businesses and organisations.
  • The EU announced the conclusion of negotiations.

    • Significance for UPSC

    Shows deepening India-EU ties in science and technology and trade. Relevant for GS2 international relations and GS3 science policy.

    Related Topics

  • India-EU FTA
  • Technology and Trade Council
  • Science diplomacy
  • Strategic autonomy

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    Q1.Horizon Europe is a flagship programme of which organisation?

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