European Union: European Union and India concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement including user rights

On 27 January 2026, the European Union (EU) and India concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement contains a digital trade chapter that includes specific rules on online consumer protection and the prevention of unsolicited direct marketing communications to protect users from spam. The full draft texts are due to be published shortly. The FTA will proceed to signature once the Council adopts a proposal for signing and concluding the agreement.