India-EU 'Historic' Trade Deal Expected; European Commission's Power Explored

• India and the EU anticipate a "historic" free trade agreement by January 27, dubbed "the mother of all deals."
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa were chief guests at India's Republic Day Parade 2026.
• The European Commission, based in Brussels, is the EU's main executive body, proposing laws, monitoring implementation, and managing the budget.
• It is the only EU body that can propose laws for adoption by the Parliament and Council, and it negotiates international agreements.
• The Commission, comprising 27 Commissioners and led by a President, has recently investigated Big Tech firms like Elon Musk's Grok chatbot and Google for antitrust violations.

Why It Matters: India and the EU are set to finalize a major trade deal, highlighting the powerful role of the European Commission.