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Global Europe Illustrated: EP vote on EU-China Relations

On the 07th October 2026, the European Parliament held a vote on the political relations between the EU and China. Part of the Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the HR/VP are a call for economic reciprocity and a proportionate EU response if China does not open its markets, the urge that China should use its influence on Russia to end its war of aggression against Ukraine and the demand for the unconditional release of political prisoners.

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Contact Dr. Olaf Wientzek
Portrait Olaf Wientzek
Director of the Multinational Development Policy Dialogue Brussels
olaf.wientzek@kas.de +32 2 669 31 70

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About this series

“Global Europe Illustrated” is a section with a series of published maps designed to provide an insight into the EU's foreign policy ambitions in various regions. Each thematic map in the series focuses on the EU's global engagement in the context of EU election observation missions, global gateway projects and bilateral and multilateral EU summits and ministerial meetings with participating partner countries. In addition, each map is accompanied by a brief political analysis that provides nuanced views on what the map says about the EU's foreign policy objectives in the respective region and how these efforts are perceived. This combination of visual representation and analytical commentary provides a comprehensive understanding of the EU's engagement strategies and their impact on regional political realities.

Dr. Olaf Wientzek
Portrait Olaf Wientzek
Director of the Multinational Development Policy Dialogue Brussels
olaf.wientzek@kas.de +32 2 669 31 70

Louis Bout

Louis Bout
Programme Manager Security and Trade
louis.bout@kas.de +32 66931 80

Sven Nicolay

Sven Nicolay Portrait
Programme Manager Democracy and Governance
sven.nicolay@kas.de +32 2 66931 71

Nicole Linsenbold

Nicole Linsenbold
Programme Manager Development and Climate Policy
nicole.linsenbold@kas.de +32 66931 75

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