In a report adopted on Wednesday 24 June by the Committee on Foreign Affairs by 56 votes in favour, 6 against and 4 abstentions, MEPs say the growing influence of authoritarian governance models in East Asia requires closer cooperation and coordination with democratic partners such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
 
Strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy

Deeper engagement with East Asia is necessary to reduce the EU’s strategic reliance and strengthen economic security, MEPs say. As regional dynamics are increasingly shaped by coercive economic practices and security tensions, they advocate stronger cooperation with partners that share the same democratic values and high regulatory standards.

The report supports stronger trade and investment links with regional partners to diversify supply chains and improve EU access to critical technologies and resources, particularly semiconductors, batteries, and critical raw materials. Recognising Japan’s and South Korea’s…