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Forum with ASEAN Committee of Permanent Representatives and civil society

Date: Tue, 20/04/2010 - 17:00

On a joint invitation from the European Commission and the Federal Government of Germany the CPR will visit Brussels and Berlin from 19 to 23 April.In addition to meeting their official EU counterparts during their visit to Brussels from April 19-21, Committee Permanent Representatives also want to have more informal discussions with experts to discuss EU integration – achievements and deficits – and look at other aspects of the development of the Union

ASEM Outlook

Date: Wed, 14/04/2010 - 16:30


Thirteen years after the launch of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and with the recent addition of Russia and Australia, the informal dialogue of ASEM process now involves 45 countries that represent more than half the world’s GDP and two regional institutions, the European Commission and the ASEAN Secretariat. The ASEM Outlook Workshop will be a open dialogue about the possibilities of further improvement of the efficacy of ASEM.

EU Stakeholders

Date: Fri, 09/04/2010 - 09:00

At the EU Stakeholder meeting, European Union stakeholder will meet to discuss the citizens' perception of Europe in Asia. This includes the role of the media in shaping and modifying this perception, and the consequences of the misunderstandings and misconceptions in civil society which hinderes the promoting of the European Union in Asia.

Reforming Global Governance

Date: Wed, 24/03/2010 - 10:00

After the keynote speeches, a panel composed of Asian and European academics and policymakers will explore ways of modernizing world governance structures to reflect changing global realities, including the rise of Asia. The meeting will be followed by a "walking sandwich lunch". Speakers yet to be announced.

Chinese Foreign Policy: Perceptions and Misperceptions

Date: Fri, 05/02/2010 - 11:00

As China and the EU seek to forge closer ties, attention is focused not only on ways of improving bilateral ties but also stepping up joint cooperation in tackling global challenges, including Iran and North Korea. The EU is also seeking to work with China as it expands its aid and investment activities in other parts of Asia and Africa. Fostering closer EU-China ties, however, requires better understanding of China's foreign policy priorities and concerns.