Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001360/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kathleen Van Brempt (S&D)
The EU and Taiwan have a long-standing and important trade relationship. Taiwan is the EU’s 13th-largest trading partner and is crucial in the supply of certain technological and digital products and applications. The EU is Taiwan’s fourth-largest trading partner. Given the immense pressure being exerted on Taiwan today and the unprecedented show of force by China, which is actively threatening Taiwan’s freedom, democracy and autonomy, I would like to put the following questions to the Commission:
- 1.How will the Commission respond to the unprecedented provocations against Taiwan, and will it condemn any provocation or subsequent actions by China?
- 2.What steps will the Commission take to prevent further threats against Taiwan, and does it plan to hold bilateral talks with China and other countries in the region on this issue?
- 3.Is the Commission considering further strengthening economic relations with Taiwan, and will it therefore initiate discussions on a possible investment agreement or any other form of trade cooperation with Taiwan, with a view to discouraging further escalation?
Submitted: 2.4.2025
Last updated: 8 April 2025