Asean ́ s Relations with the European Union

Obstacles and Opportunities

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ID11156684
AuthorsJoergen Oerstroem Moeller (corresponding author)
Year2007
Volume29
Issue3
Pages465-482
Publication date2007-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueContemporary Southeast Asia (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0129-797X
PublisherISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (PUBLISHER • SG)
DOI10.1355/cs29-3e
OpenAlexW2159803859
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

The European Union (EU) and ASEAN have over the years come to appreciate each other as important and reliable partners sharing the same basic outlook on global politics and economics. Gradually a mechanism for consultation has been built up and it seems to work well despite some problems. Nevertheless it is puzzling why the relationship has not moved from a consultative one to a more substantive one. One reason may be that trade and investment flow smoothly without a formalized framework. This is, however, not a convincing reason. It is more likely that the EU and ASEAN have never really fully understood each other, what their respective objectives are and how they work. In 2006 the EU finally opened the door to negotiations for a free trade agreement with ASEAN, something, which had been on the ASEAN wish list for a number for years. Hopefully this will pave the way for a relationship not only rich in declarations and good intentions, but also of substantial character

Economics · European union · Free trade · International free trade agreement · International trade · Investment (military · Negotiation · Political science · Politics · Work (physics · Engineering · European Union Policy and Governance · Global trade and economics · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Law

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