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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
EU-India ties seen as safe investment amid weaponisation of trade, tech: EU envoy
The European Union-India relationship is on a firm upward trajectory and has emerged as a "safe investment" at a time when global dynamics around trade, technology, migration, and information are increasingly being "weaponised," EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin said on at an event hosted by the Ananta Centre, Delphin described the recent visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU College of Commissioners to India as a "historic" and symbolic show of "confidence and trust" in the EU-India free trade agreement (FTA), which both sides aim to conclude by the end of 2025, could serve as a 'turbocharger' for economic cooperation, the envoy said. While acknowledging the complexities involved, Delphin stated, "There is a clear statement on both sides that not a single issue will block the whole lot. We will go ahead," He emphasised that both the EU and India are committed to a rules-based global order and share growing intersections of economic, political, and security interests. 'This partnership has grown organically,' he said, 'and when you see how trade, technology, migration, and energy are being weaponised, we represent for each other a safe investment.'Delphin also framed the EU as a 'collective force' navigating a turbulent global environment. He noted that major powers like Russia, China, and the U.S. pay close attention to the EU, often critically, which, he said, 'probably means that we matter.'Describing the EU's evolving posture, Delphin referred to what he called the "rearmament" of the bloc—military, economic, and societal. 'We have fundamentally changed our DNA,' he said. 'We remain an open and democratic society, but we don't want that openness turned into a vulnerability.'Referring to recent geopolitical events including Brexit and shifting US-EU relations under former President Trump, Delphin said the EU has managed to navigate a "series of crises" and is now 'readying itself for the new normal.'On the global stage, he noted that the EU and India are increasingly acting as 'bridgeheads' for broad coalitions, advocating democratic values, human-centric development, and resilience in the face of coercive tactics.'We both reject wars of aggression, global terrorism, and economic coercion,' Delphin said. 'As large democracies, we attach central importance to human values.'He also cited von der Leyen's words during her India visit, calling the EU-India relationship a 'consequential partnership' not only for both parties but for the wider world. 'We both stand to benefit,' Delphin said, 'and perhaps this is the time to truly deliver.'- Ends(With inputs from PTI)Must Watch
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India leads EU's Erasmus+ scholarship awards, 101 students, including 50 women, to pursue master's in Europe
NEW DELHI: For the academic year starting 2025, 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships for a two-year master's programme in Europe, officials said. The Erasmus+ programme, launched in 1987, stands for European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students. It is the European Union's (EU's) flagship initiative for international mobility and academic exchange. The Delegation of the EU to India in a statement on Monday said "101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025". With this, India continues to be the largest recipient of the scholarship overall (since 2014) and ranks among the top three this year, further highlighting its strong and expanding academic partnership with the EU, it said. Erasmus+ students typically study in at least two European universities and receive a joint, double or multiple degree. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living expenses, providing the recipients with a unique opportunity to enhance their academic and professional pursuits, the statement said. "This year's cohort continues the strong tradition of Indian participation, particularly in fields that reflect shared EU-India priorities such as sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development," it said. This year's recipients represent 20 Indian states across India and will pursue a wide range of areas of focus, including sustainable urban development, artificial intelligence, migration and public policy, intellectual property law, food security, engineering, sustainable drug discovery, safe and reliable nuclear applications and more, the Delegation of the EU to India said in the statement. To mark this achievement, the Delegation of the EU to India hosted a pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, bringing together the selected scholars, EU Member State representatives, alumni and key stakeholders. These scholarship recipients will soon depart for Europe to pursue their postgraduate degrees across multiple countries and disciplines. Congratulating the students, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said, "Erasmus+ is more than a scholarship, it's a passport for personal and professional growth and a window of opportunities in and with Europe." For over 6,000 Indian students and scholars, it has opened doors to Europe's top universities and its incredibly diverse cultures, he said. Delphin said the Indian students' strong performance shows how strong and vibrant the people-to-people ties have become between the EU countries and India and they are only getting stronger. "Over 90,000 Indian students are studying in Europe, a clear sign of the trust and enthusiasm for what Europe offers. These students are choosing Europe for its quality, diversity, and affordability and this shows why Europe has rightfully earned its place as one of the top global destinations for higher education," he added. As Erasmus+ scholars, these individuals will not only enrich their own lives but also "become bridges between the EU and India", driving positive change and "deepening our bilateral relationship", the EU envoy said. "Over the next two years, Indian students will have the opportunity to study in more than 19 EU countries, including, France (24), Spain (12), Belgium (8), Portugal (8), Germany (7), Italy (5), Poland (4), Czech Republic (4), Austria (3), Hungary (3), Estonia (3), Netherlands (2), Croatia (2), Greece (2), Denmark (1), Finland (1), Norway (1), Ireland (1) and Latvia (1)," the statement said. Additionally, some students will pursue studies at affiliated universities across Europe and in non-European countries, it said. India continues to be the largest beneficiary of the Erasmus+ programme, with over 2,200 students having received the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since its inception in 2004. Over 6,000 Erasmus+ short and long-term Erasmus+ scholarships have been awarded to Indian students since the programme opened to international students, the statement said. In recent years, women's participation from India has shown a "steady and encouraging rise", with near-equal representation among selected candidates becoming a consistent trend, it added. Europe is home to over 4,000 higher education institutions, ranging from leading research establishments to smaller and teaching-focused colleges. With over 5,000 institutions, 17.5 million tertiary education students, 1.35 million educators and 1.17 million researchers, Europe is a thriving hub for higher education and cutting-edge research, the statement said. "Now in its most ambitious phase (2021-2027), Erasmus+ is the world's largest mobility and academic exchange programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport. With a budget of Euro 26.2 billion (INR 2,09,694 crore), it offers opportunities for students, educators, researchers, and institutions worldwide to study, teach, train, and collaborate across borders," it said. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
United News of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
101 Indians get Erasmus+ scholarships
New Delhi, July 8(UNI) India continues its remarkable streak as the top recipient of the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships, as 101 Indian students were awarded grants for two-year master's programs in Europe starting in 2025. This marks India as the largest overall recipient since 2014 and among the top three globally this year, showcasing the deepening academic ties with the EU. These highly sought-after scholarships cover tuition, travel, and living expenses, enabling students to pursue diverse fields crucial to EU-India priorities like sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development. Recipients hail from 20 Indian states and will study in over 19 EU countries, including France, Spain, Germany, and Italy. At a pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, EU Ambassador to India, H.E. Hervé Delphin, congratulated the scholars, calling Erasmus+ "a passport for personal and professional growth." He highlighted that over 90,000 Indian students are currently studying in Europe, a testament to the continent's quality, diversity, and affordability in higher education. He emphasized that these scholars will become vital bridges between the EU and India. Beyond student mobility, Erasmus+ actively fosters university cooperation through initiatives like Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects that modernize institutions and Jean Monnet Actions recognizing excellence in European Studies by Indian professors. Since its inception in 2004, over 6,000 Indian students have received Erasmus+ scholarships, with a consistent rise in women's participation. With over 4,000 higher education institutions, Europe remains a thriving global hub for learning and research. As the EU and India celebrate over 60 years of diplomatic relations, educational exchange and youth mobility remain central to their strategic partnership, promising deeper future collaboration in research, education, and technology. UNI XC RKM
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
101 Indian students get Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe
A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have received the Erasmus+ scholarship for master's programs in Europe starting in 2025. India remains a top recipient of the scholarship, which supports academic mobility and covers tuition, travel, and living costs. The program reflects EU-India priorities, with students studying in 19 EU countries. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Also Read: 358 international students regain SEVIS status in a significant settlement with DHS Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A total of 101 India n students, including 50 women, have been awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship for a two-year master's programme in Europe starting in 2025, according to the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India. With this, India remains the largest recipient of the Erasmus+ scholarship since 2014 and ranks among the top three this Erasmus+ programme, launched in 1987, is the EU's flagship initiative supporting international academic mobility. The scholarship allows students to study at two or more European universities and earn joint, double, or multiple degrees. It covers tuition fees, travel costs, and living year's Indian cohort reflects shared priorities between the EU and India, including focus areas such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, public policy, intellectual property law, engineering, food security, and safe nuclear applications. The selected students represent 20 states from across mark the achievement, the EU Delegation hosted a pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, where scholars interacted with alumni, representatives from EU member states, and academic the awardees, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said, 'Erasmus+ is more than a scholarship, it's a passport for personal and professional growth and a window of opportunities in and with Europe.'He added that over 90,000 Indian students are currently studying in Europe. 'These students are choosing Europe for its quality, diversity, and affordability,' Delphin 2025 batch of Indian students will study across 19 EU countries. This includes France (24 scholars), Spain (12), Belgium (8), Portugal (8), Germany (7), Italy (5), Poland (4), Czech Republic (4), Austria (3), Hungary (3), Estonia (3), Netherlands (2), Croatia (2), Greece (2), and one each in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Ireland, and Latvia. Some students will also attend affiliated universities in other European and non-European Erasmus+ programme has supported over 2,200 Indian students through the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since 2004. Including both short- and long-term awards, over 6,000 scholarships have been granted to Indian students under the Erasmus+ noted a steady rise in women's participation from India, with near-equal representation becoming a consistent feature in recent hosts more than 4,000 higher education institutions and has over 17.5 million tertiary students, 1.35 million educators, and 1.17 million current phase of Erasmus+ (2021–2027) is the most ambitious yet, with a total budget of €26.2 billion (₹2.09 lakh crore). It supports global opportunities in education, research, youth, and sport for students, educators, and institutions.(With inputs from PTI)
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With this, India continues to be the largest recipient of the scholarship overall (since 2014) and ranks among the top three this year, further highlighting its strong and expanding academic partnership with the EU. As per the statement, Erasmus+ students typically study in at least two European universities and receive a joint, double, or multiple degree. The scholarship covers tuition, travel, and living expenses, providing the recipients with a unique opportunity to enhance their academic and professional pursuits. This year's cohort continues the strong tradition of Indian participation, particularly in fields that reflect shared EU-India priorities such as sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development. This year's recipients represent 20 Indian states across India, and will pursue a wide range of areas of focus, including sustainable urban development, artificial intelligence, migration and public policy, intellectual property law, food security, engineering, sustainable drug discovery, safe and reliable nuclear applications and more. Congratulating the students, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said, 'Erasmus+ is more than a scholarship, it's a passport for personal and professional growth and a window of opportunities in and with Europe. For over 6,000 Indian students and scholars, it has opened doors to Europe's top universities and its incredible diverse cultures. Indian student's strong performance shows how strong and vibrant our people-to-people ties have become and they're only getting stronger.' He further added as quoted in the statement, 'Over 90,000 Indian students are studying in Europe, a clear sign of the trust and enthusiasm for what Europe offers. These students are choosing Europe for its quality, diversity, and affordability and this shows why Europe has rightfully earned its place as one of the top global destinations for higher education. As Erasmus+ scholars, these individuals will not only enrich their own lives but also become bridges between the EU and India, driving positive change and deepening our bilateral relationship.' Over the next two years, Indian students will have the opportunity to study in more than 19 EU countries, including, France (24), Spain (12), Belgium (8), Portugal (8), Germany (7), Italy (5), Poland (4), Czech Republic (4), Austria (3), Hungary (3), Estonia (3), Netherlands (2), Croatia (2), Greece (2), Denmark (1), Finland (1), Norway (1), Ireland (1) and Latvia (1). Additionally, some students will pursue studies at affiliated universities across Europe and in non-European countries, a statement said. India continues to be the largest beneficiary of the Erasmus + programme, with over 2200 students having received the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since its inception in 2004. In total, over 6,000 Erasmus+ short and long-term Erasmus+ scholarships have been awarded to Indian students since the program opened to international students. In recent years, women's participation from India has shown a steady and encouraging rise, with near-equal representation among selected candidates becoming a consistent trend. As the EU and India mark over 60 years of diplomatic relations, education exchange and youth mobility remain at the heart of the strategic partnership. Over the past decades, EU-India educational and people-to-people ties have grown significantly. Thousands of Indian students now choose Europe for its quality, diversity, and affordability in higher education, the statement said. Erasmus+ has become a key platform for academic mobility, cultural exchange, and global networking. Future collaboration is expected to deepen through joint research, higher education collaboration, and technological collaboration-- closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the global education needs, the statement added. (ANI)
