A weaker EU doesnt help anybody: Dutch Trade Rep
Sneha Gilada Netherlands – India’s fifth largest trading partner, is a small service economy of 17 million people. The country’s recent elections allayed fears of Brexit sparking a full-fledged anti-EU movement, as the pro-EU party, led by Mark Rutte retained power. However, the upcoming French and German elections will be crucial in determining the standing of EU in the current geopolitical environment fraught with anti-free trade sentiment. To elucidate the risks associated with a weaker EU for India and the world in general, The Dollar Business (TDB) spoke to Ajay Justin Odathekal (AJO), Chief Representative, Netherlands Business Support Office, Hyderabad. He also talks at length about India’s trade relations with Netherlands, the challenges that need to be addressed and the opportunities that hold ...