India-EU 'Historic' Trade Deal Expected; European Commission's Power Explored
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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 20:02
India-EU 'Historic' Trade Deal Expected; European Commission's Power Explored
- •India and the EU anticipate a "historic" free trade agreement by January 27, dubbed "the mother of all deals."
- •European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were chief guests at India's Republic Day Parade 2026.
- •The European Commission, based in Brussels, is the EU's main executive body, proposing laws, monitoring implementation, and managing the budget.
- •It is the only EU body that can propose laws for adoption by the Parliament and Council, and it negotiates international agreements.
- •The Commission, comprising 27 Commissioners and led by a President, has recently investigated Big Tech firms like Elon Musk's Grok chatbot and Google for antitrust violations.
Why It Matters: India and the EU are set to finalize a major trade deal, highlighting the powerful role of the European Commission.
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