The Dialogue and Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting have officially launched STRIDE-EUI (Strategic Research, Innovation & Dialogue for EU-India Engagement) — a new platform to deepen the strategic partnership between India and the European Union (EU).
Key Highlights
- Full Form: Strategic Research, Innovation & Dialogue for EU-India Engagement (STRIDE-EUI)
- Locations: Brussels (EU) and New Delhi (India)
- Organisers: The Dialogue and Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting
- Purpose:
- Build a bridge between two political capitals
- Connect policy and practice, government and business, ambition and action
- Foster multi-stakeholder dialogue through thematic discussions, whitepapers, and collaborative programs
Strategic Importance
- Launched amidst:
- Geopolitical shifts
- A shared commitment to democratic values between EU and India
- Focus Areas:
- Trade
- Technology
- Security policy
- Key Objectives:
- Shape resilient and future-focused EU-India relations
- Anticipate global shifts and co-create solutions
- Strengthen the evolving EU-India partnership
Key Areas of Collaboration
- Trade and Technology Council (TTC):
- Recent TTC meeting reaffirmed:
- Resilient supply chains
- Interoperable digital infrastructure
- Innovation-driven growth
- Recent TTC meeting reaffirmed:
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Talks:
- STRIDE-EUI launch coincides with critical negotiations on an EU-India landmark free trade agreement.
- Thematic Priorities:
- Digital governance, Supply chain resilience, Investment facilitation, Cybersecurity frameworks, AI governance, Responsible technology innovation and Ethical tech innovation
Planned Activities
- Organizing: Workshops, Dialogues, Policy publications, Roundtables
- Serving as a strategic interface between: Governments, Civil society and Businesses
- Providing platforms for co-creating solutions to shared global challenges.