At the opening of the event, Dr. Giulia Tercovich, EUPOP Project Outreach Coordinator, delivered introductory remarks about the initiative as a whole. The purpose of this 2nd exchange was to facilitate discussion and allow all members of the cohort to provide feedback on the policy brief they have been working on regarding EU-India relations. The policy brief is set to be published by the end of the year.

As a continuation of the 1st Virtual Exchange held in June, where Young Leaders were able to collaboratively generate preliminary ideas for the policy brief, this second exchange offered a valuable opportunity for all members of the cohort to engage in the discussion of the work completed for the policy brief so far and provide ideas on how to bring the project forward.

The cohort of 20 Young leaders was selected through a competitive selection process that assessed over 90 applications.

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This event forms part of the EU Policy and Outreach Partnership (EUPOP) in India, an initiative that is financially supported by the European Union.

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The event was opened by Dr. Giulia Tercovich, EUPOP Project Coordinator for Research Outreach, followed by welcoming remarks on “The Strategic Importance of EU-India cooperation” by Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the Delegation of EU to India and Bhutan. The event featured a panel discussion on “Current priorities, challenges and opportunities within the context of EU-India relations” moderated by Dr. Giulia Tercovich. The panelists included Ms. Priya Poojary, Lecturer at Manipal Centre for European Studies, and Dr. Constantino Xavier, Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, who delved into the main features, priorities, challenges, and opportunities of the EU-India Strategic Partnership. Following this, selected participants for the 2023 EU-India Young Leaders Exchange were invited to take part in a brainstorming session that synthesized the main conclusions from the 1st Virtual Exchange.

The cohort of 20 Young leaders was selected through a competitive selection process that assessed over 90 applications. In the next months they will reflect and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the EU-India relationship. This exercise will result in the creation of a policy brief that will provide policy recommendations. This brief will be presented to experts and policymakers at the end of the year at the margin of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue.

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On Tuesday, June 2nd, 2023, the 2nd Expert Session on EU-India Relations ‘Exploring EU-India Cooperation in Digital Governance took place took place with the support of the European Union in the context of the EU Policy and Outreach Partnership (EUPOP) in India.

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The event was opened by Dr. Giulia Tercovich, EUPOP Project Coordinator for Research Outreach, with welcoming remarks from Maria Rosa Sabbatelli, Deputy Head of Unit, Rapid Response Europe, Asia and Americas, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, European Commission. The event then proceeded to the first panel discussion moderated by Patryk Kugiel from the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). The panelists included Dr. Eva Pejsova from the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (BSoG-VUB) and Dr. Gulshan Sachdeva from the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for EU Studies in India at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). This panel focused on re-examining EU-India cooperation amidst great power competition, and the speakers discussed the key components of the EU-India Strategic Partnership, how it has been strengthened in recent years, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the relationship between the EU and India.

The second panel of the day was moderated by Dr. Giulia Tercovich. It focused on leveraging EU-India cooperation through specific policies and the speakers included Ankita Dutta from the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Ajay Shah from XKDR Forum, Kritika Krishnamurthy from Bridge Policy Think Tank and Pavan Ananth from Pravesh Global Consulting. The panelists discussed how the EU and India can collaborate to strengthen the international rules-based order, how they can collaborate on health, how to address the disinformation threat coming from Russia and China, and how to work together when it comes to digital governance.

The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Giulia Tercovich, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between the EU and India to ensure global stability and prosperity. Ultimately, this event provided a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics within EU-India relations.

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Check out this opportunity!

Be part of the 2023 EU-India Young Leaders Exchange, a project that aims to promote dialogue and cooperation between young Europeans and Indians as they deliberate on the challenges and opportunities of EU-India relations. CSDS welcomes young European and Indian participants (below 30 years) to be a part of discussions on important global issues and to explore innovative ways by which both actors can collaborate to work together.

During this program, which will run from April to December 2023, 20 young Europeans and Indians will have the chance to engage with experts in EU-India relations and share their views with scholars, policymakers and researchers. A priori, these exchanges will take place virtually.

These exchanges will culminate with the drafting of one report – to be presented on the side-lines of the 2023 Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue. Participants will also get the opportunity to engage with relevant policymakers and stakeholders both in Brussels and New Delhi.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Young European and Indian  participants below 30 years old.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

1. Access the Google Form HERE.

2. Submit your application consisting in the following items:

• An updated CV
• Your motivation to participate in the 2023 Young EU-India Leaders Exchange (500 words, max)
• Recording a 3-minutes video on EU-India relations (full details on the Google Form)

Applications are open until 31st March 2023 at 11.00h CET/15.30h IST.

For any clarifications or further details, please contact Giulia Tercovich (EUPOP Project Coordinator) at giulia.tercovich@vub.be.

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