EU-Taiwan Political Relations and Cooperation Recommendation

by name voted on 20.10.2021

Summary

The European Parliament recommends strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties with Taiwan. It calls for enhanced cooperation in strategic sectors like semiconductors and a more active role for Taiwan in international organizations.

9 20.10.2021

Other

trade

economy

human rights

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The European Parliament recommends intensifying political relations with Taiwan as a key democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific.
The EU should begin preparations for a Bilateral Investment Agreement to deepen economic ties with Taiwan.
There is a strong call to increase cooperation in strategic industries, specifically semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
The report advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation as an observer in international organizations like the WHO and ICAO.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

4 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Othmar KARAS

PPE

1:16 min

19. Second voting session

Saskia BRICMONT

Saskia BRICMONT

Verts/ALE

2:03 min

2. Announcement of voting results

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation

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