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India has made an unprecedented diplomatic move. For the first time ever, both presidents of the European Union — Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa — will be the chief guests at India’s Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026. By inviting EU leadership together, India is signalling that it now views Europe as a single geopolitical actor, not 27 separate states — and that this partnership does not depend on Washington. The timing is critical: Trump’s second term has shaken European faith in U.S. guarantees. India is hedging against U.S. unpredictability and China’s rise. The Republic Day parade is immediately followed by the India–EU Summit, where a breakthrough on the long-stalled Free Trade Agreement is expected
This video explains:
Why Republic Day invitations matter in Indian diplomacy
How India–EU ties are being elevated strategically
What this means for China, the U.S., and global supply chain

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