EU member states must stand with TaiwanBy Matteo AngioliOn June 27 and 28 the heads of government of the EU held the first meeting of the European Council after the EU elections. The EU must stand with Taiwan by increasing trade and facilitating Taipei’s meaningful participation in international organizations to nurture a global community of peace built on the power of deterrence and democratic universal values. A resolution adopted by the European Parliament in December called on member states to “facilitate and encourage cultural and educational exchanges in order to promote scientific and academic collaborations in the context of the broader trade and investment relationship.”This is the path that EU member states should confirm for this new legislature. The European Council conclusions of June 30 last year read: “The European Union is concerned about growing tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The European Council opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Source: Taipei Times July 19, 2024 16:19 UTC