ASEAN Summit: EU competing for economic partnerships in Southeast Asia

EU Council President António Costa (right) is a guest at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, which is chaired by Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left). (European Union)

The opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and countries of Southeast Asia have never been better. At the ASEAN Summit, however, the Europeans are just one partner among many. EU investment in the region is stagnating.

Leonardo Pape

Last updated: 30. October 2025

Foreign policy ASEAN Southeast Asia Critical raw materials Trade

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