Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA response to European Parliament recommendation supporting Taiwan’s meaningful international participation
Date：2026-05-21
Data Source：Department of European Affairs
May 21, 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung warmly welcomes a recommendation adopted by the European Parliament on May 20 that reiterates support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, expresses concern over the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, and opposes any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force. The text is a recommendation on the European Union’s position on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the European Council, European Commission, and vice president of the European Commission and high representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy. It is a further concrete demonstration of support by the European Parliament for Taiwan’s international engagement and for the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.The recommendation highlights the European Parliament’s 2024 resolution on the misinterpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan. It underlines that UNGA Resolution 2758 neither determines the sovereignty of Taiwan nor mentions Taiwan, and cannot be used to exclude Taiwan from the international system. It urges the EU to step up support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations for the benefit of the international community. The adopted text recommends that the EU engage in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea and oppose any unilateral change to the status quo by coercion or force. It encourages the EU to work more closely with like-minded partners to reinforce stability and security in the region around the Taiwan Strait and strengthen deterrence against coercive or military actions. It also urges further endeavors to defend the principle of the prohibition of the use of force codified in the UN Charter. Moreover, the recommendation calls for the UN to grant access to its events to activists, civil society representatives, and journalists holding Taiwan passports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks the European Parliament for continuing to advocate for Taiwan’s international participation. Taiwan will further strengthen coordination with the EU and other like-minded partners to jointly uphold the rules-based international order and defend the values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. It will continue to actively contribute to the international community and strive for peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.