Strengthening EU Cooperation in East Asia

by name voted on 07.07.2026

Summary

The European Parliament recommends strengthening strategic and economic ties with like-minded East Asian partners, such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, to enhance security and supply chain resilience.

10 07.07.2026

Report

trade

energy

economy

defence

environment

human rights

civil service

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The EU aims to strengthen its presence and diplomatic dialogue in East Asia to promote stability and prosperity.
A major focus is placed on securing supply chains for semiconductors, batteries, and critical raw materials through cooperation with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The report calls for enhanced military-industrial cooperation, including joint research in areas like drones and artificial intelligence.
There is a strong emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure, such as undersea cables and digital networks, from cyber threats.

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT OPINION on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region OPINION on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region Recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region

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