Question

In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union,

Answer 1

Goals and values of the EU

Goals

The goals of the European Union are:

promote peace, its values and the well-being of its citizens

offer freedom, security and justice without internal borders

sustainable development based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive market economy with full employment and social progress, and environmental protection

combat social exclusion and discrimination

promote scientific and technological progress

enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity among EU countries

respect its rich cultural and linguistic diversity

establish an economic and monetary union whose currency is the euro.