The negotiations of the EU–India trade agreement bring clear economic opportunities, but also a growing need to factor in geopolitical and sanctions-related risks. These issues are discussed in Interia Biznes with an expert comment by Dr habil. Sebastian Bobowski, Professor at the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB).
Public debate on the EU–India trade agreement tends to focus on potential benefits: trade liberalisation, easier market access, and new growth opportunities for European companies. At the same time, Interia Biznes highlights an equally important dimension: economic gains must be weighed against geopolitical dynamics and sanctions regimes.
In his expert comment, Dr habil. Sebastian Bobowski, Professor at WUEB, points to the broader context of EU–India relations, including the implications of India’s ties with Russia for risk exposure in specific sectors and transaction types. For businesses, this means that “compliance on paper” is no longer sufficient. What increasingly matters is the ability to demonstrate due diligence: screening counterparties, documenting decision-making, monitoring transactions, and assessing supply-chain risks.
Key takeaways for companies:
- strengthened due diligence and ongoing transaction monitoring,
- sanctions risk is often sector-specific, especially in sensitive areas and potential dual-use items,
- contractual clauses alone are not enough—robust procedures and continuous oversight are essential.
The interview was conducted by Sebastian Tałach (Interia Biznes). Read more: badania.uew.pl
