Joel Fernandes

Ideas Curator, Mentor, 🇪🇺-🇮🇳 relations, Project Officer, India IP SME Helpdesk. Views are my own.

[CINEA 🇪🇺 @cinea_eu]

The #HorizonEU #EnergyRESHeat project shows homes can be heated & cooled with renewables.
☀️ Solar panels
🔄Smart heat pumps
🌍Underground storage
Up to 90% of annual heat demand was covered in 🇵🇱 & 🇮🇹 pilot systems.
Full #EU story 🔗 https://t.co/7n6SK40BRh

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Now is the time to double down on partnerships rooted in shared interests and guided by common values.

With our new EU–India strategy, we are taking our relationship to the next level.

And we are committed to finalising our trade agreement by end of the year.

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

Shaping the next chapter of EU-India ties.

Today @EU_Commission & @kajakallas adopted a Joint Communication on a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ to reinforce prosperity and security with India

Details here 👉https://t.co/snxvuleddg

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

Busy week for 🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳!

Alongside FTA talks, EU Political & Security Committee, chaired by Ambassador @FienBZ & joined by 27 EU Member States’ ambassadors in Brussels, heads to New Delhi for its first-ever visit to India (10–14 Sept)! 👇

https://t.co/9Ty1oMhiXE

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳 partnership is built on trust, trade, tech & shared values.

Both sides are currently negotiating an FTA, Geographical Indications & Investment Protection agreement.

As the 12th round of FTA negotiations begins on July 7, here are some quick facts👇

[EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 @EU_Partnerships]

A new chapter in the EU-India partnership 🇮🇳🇪🇺

EU and India to invest together in projects that create jobs, connect communities and strengthen global resilience.

▶️ The agreement signed today will contribute to #SDGs and climate action in third countries.

Learn more ⬇️

[EnergyEfficiency4SMEs @Efficiency4SMEs]

The EnergyEfficiency4SMEs project offers practical solutions for SMEs across the #Accommodation, #FoodServices, #Agrifood, & #Metalwork sectors. Through the 💻 IMPAWATT e-learning platform, SMEs can access tools & resources to reduce energy consumption.
➡ https://t.co/EFQI7EmgT4

[Maroš Šefčovič🇪🇺 @MarosSefcovic]

Glad to have hosted a trilateral meeting with 🇮🇳 Minister @PiyushGoyal and @wto's DG @NOIweala.

Important to breathe new life into the rules-based multilateral trading system so that it remains fit for purpose and delivers.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Good to speak to @NarendraModi to take stock following the Indian elections.

We agreed to continue discussions on strengthening our bilateral relations, including the FTA.

And we looked forward to the forthcoming @G7 summit where we will discuss our joint work on global issues.

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

🇪🇺 @EEAS_SecGen Stefano Sannino will be on a 4-day visit to 🇮🇳 starting 21st February. On agenda:

💼 Speaker engagement @raisinadialogue

🤝 Bilateral meetings with his counterparts

👥 Engagement with key stakeholders

#RaisinaDialogue #Raisina2024

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

The EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum will be held in Brussels next week.

Watch Niclas Kvarnström, Managing Director for Asia and Pacific at the EEAS, take the ⏱ 60 seconds challenge to explain the EU strategy for cooperation with the Indo-Pacific. #EUIndoPacific

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

It's time to say goodbye or 'adiós' to the 🇪🇸 Spanish Presidency of the Council @eu2023es.

Thank you for all your excellent work! 🙏 ¡Gracias por vuestra magnífica labor!

On 1 January, we say 👋 Hello Bonjour Hallo to 🇧🇪 Belgium @eu2024be.

Stay tuned!

#EU2023ES ➡️ #EU2024BE

[EnergyEfficiency4SMEs @Efficiency4SMEs]

Looking for something to read during the Holiday?

Check out the EE4SMEs biannual Newsletter!
- Surveys
- Reports
- Updates
- & much more!
➡https://t.co/jHPFLqKI9b

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski to visit🇮🇳 from 7-9 Dec, leading a business delegation of 50+ from agri-food sector.

On his agenda:
- Inauguration of @sialindia & EU Pavilion
- Bilateral government meetings
- Business meetings
👇
https://t.co/BVf1NYRn9z

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

The European Union Delegation wishes everyone a safe and happy #Diwali.
शुभ दीपावाली 🪔

#Diwali2023 #diwalicelebrations

[India in Belgium & Luxembourg @IndEmbassyBru]

MEA Secretary ER Dammu Ravi had meeting with Michael Hager, Head of Cabinet of @EU_Commission EVP @VDombrovskis at Brussels. They discussed the progress in India-EU FTA negotiations and the India-EU TTC, and cooperation for the further growth of India-EU trade relations @MEAIndia

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

“It is an honour for me to represent EU in India and contribute to make 🇪🇺🇮🇳 a defining force for the world of today & tomorrow.”

@EUAmbIndia Hervé Delphin presented his Letters of Credence to Hon’ble President of India @rashtrapatibhvn today.

https://t.co/pjcyNTBKi3

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🇮🇳🇪🇺 India-EU High Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility.

Today, we're strengthening our cooperation to promote safe, orderly and regular migration between India and the EU.

🔗More details #migrationEU: https://t.co/WznWpyZuAn

[Hervé Delphin @EUAmbIndia]

Happy to be in #India 🇮🇳, a global actor in the world and a key partner for the EU.

Look forward to working with Indian Government, 🇪🇺member states, our partners and friends to unlock the true potential of 🇪🇺🇮🇳 partnership.

#StrongerTogether #EUIndiaEkSaath

[Valdis Dombrovskis @VDombrovskis]

🇮🇳 Many thanks @PiyushGoyal for today's positive & thorough discussion on advancing our Free Trade Agreement.

There is a clear political willingness on both sides to change gear & make faster progress. We must now use this momentum to bridge major gaps that remain.