Ministerial meeting: ASEAN denies the EU a new status

At the EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Brunei, the EU had hoped to secure the status of a comprehensive strategic partnership. But Southeast Asia wants to see first how serious the Europeans really are.

JL
28. April 2026
Terminal Hafen Penang Malaysia
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Last updated: 28. April 2026