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NAUSHEENAIR 9· 2023

Question Q.10GS2GS2

Elaborate with respect to Germany's significance in India's relationship with the EU.

Open scan (p.24)

Introduction

European Union is a 27 member union of countries formed under after 1992. Germany is one of the most influential nations under the union.

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Main Body

Berlin as India's gateway to the European Union. Germany's significance in India's relationship with EU: (1) India and Germany both are members of G-4, hence pushing support of EU for India's permanent membership in UNSC. (2) Also, India and Germany have signed green strategic partnerships helping India fight against EU's iron Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Other areas of significance: (1) Ensuring a free-trade agreement with the Union. (Talks are in progress). (2) Diversifying defense imports, eg. Finance from EU supplying rafael and scorpene submarine. (3) Ensuring Indian influence in the Nordic region of EU. (In face of NATO expansion). Germany and EU can also help deal with global crises in face of Russia-Ukraine war.

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Diagram

Mind map with central node 'Germany's significance in India's relationship with EU' branching to two numbered points about G-4 membership and green strategic partnerships

Topper

NAUSHEEN

AIR 92023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

India-EU relations with focus on Germany

Writing Stats

137

Total words

1

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