– [Start of speech off mic] ... point in our partnership, the end of the current world order is very far from our common interest. But nostalgia is not a strategy. In this time of brutality, we must build new coalitions, which work. We need to create new institutions and agreements among like‑minded partners. To this end, the EU‑India trade deal will unlock new potential not only for our business and citizens, but also for our common geopolitical ambitions and challenges. A deal is a deal. Both parties get benefit and compromises. I hope this new agreement will not be again the victim of demagoguery and disinformation against free trade. Let's make the effort to explain all this to our public opinions, looking ahead at our common future.