Envoys call for ‘rules-based global order’ in era of ‘paradox and polarisation’

Key points

• The Envoys of the European Union (EU), Australia, and India, who were panelists at The Hindu Huddle 2026, emphasised on the need for a rules-based international order and economic integration.
• In this context, the growing India-EU and India-Australia partnerships were highlighted as major drivers of future cooperation.
• The EU Ambassador to India, Harve Delphin, in an interaction with The Hindu’s Suhasini Haidar over domination of middle powers and major powers, said the EU wants to work together with those considered agents of change for cooperation, and rejected the terminology ‘middle powers’ as it “boxes” people or countries in different categories.
• Instead of categorisation, he sought the focus to be on countries with intent, capability and willingness to cooperate.
• “We are so much in an era of paradox and polarisation which would assumingly necessitate more cooperation than ever.” Mr. Delphin said.