Negotiations on the sustainability chapter of the EU-India trade agreement are challenging, according to chief negotiator Christophe Kiener. The EU aims to ensure the chapter is substantive and not an 'empty shell,' while India is hesitant about legally binding commitments and dispute settlement mechanisms. The EU seeks to conclude the agreement by year-end, but significant differences remain, particularly regarding environmental standards and compliance mechanisms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)