I see GenEI as a vital platform connecting young people in Europe and India who are interested in exploring the EU-India relationship. As of 2024, there is no specific reference point for the youth in this area, and GenEI aims to fill that gap.
On a broader level, GenEI serves as an experiment to gauge the interest among young people on both sides regarding EU-India relations. It also tests the viability of a nonprofit project like this—specifically, how much funding is available and whether institutions like universities, think tanks, and governments are willing to support and sustain it.
Currently, the ‘EU-India ecosystem’—comprising public and private organizations focused on EU-India relations—offers little space for youth involvement. The overall ecosystem remains disconnected and dysfunctional, with no organization delivering significant impact on EU-India relations or benefiting those interested in them, especially young people. This presents a tremendous opportunity for improvement and innovation.
Looking ahead, I am certain GenEI will contribute to bring to the table the youth on both the EU and India side. Let’s see where this journey leads us!
Patrizia Cogo Morales is a researcher focusing on India and its relations with the EU and China, as well as how technology shapes geopolitics. She is the founder of India Watch Briefing, a newsletter on Indian foreign policy. She is a Junior Visiting Fellow at CIDOB. Previously, she was Project Officer at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy of the Brussels School of Governance, and Research Assistant at Elcano Royal Institute. She holds a dual degree in Law and Global Governance from Esade, and a Master’s in International Relations, Security and Development from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
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