[Europe’s groundbreaking vote]

With an overwhelming majority of 580 votes to 26, the European Parliament has passed a historic report recommending closer ties with Taiwan. What does the future hold for EU-Taiwan ties? Insider speaks to Charlie Weimers MEP and political scientist Dr Reinhard Biedermann to find out.

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LINKS:

• Dr Reinhard Biedermann’s blog (in German): http://asienpolitik.de/ 

• Doublethink Lab: https://doublethinklab.org/ 

• Ku’s Dream YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV1OpUwWJCMiv6gJCRR6yAg 

• Taiwan’s ICDF: https://www.icdf.org.tw/mp.asp?mp=2

• Personalized cupcakes by Ginjer: https://www.ginjer.com/index.htm 

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