European Union leaders are expected to be chief guests at India's Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2026. This visit, potentially including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, coincides with ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the EU. The FTA talks, which resumed after delays, focus on market access, services, and investment, with officials expressing optimism for a breakthrough. The EU leaders' presence may set a deadline for finalizing the agreement.