It is with profound sadness that the European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW) mourns the passing of Mr. Giuseppe Izzo on February 17, 2026. Mr. Izzo was the former Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT), the Founder and Vice President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (ICCT), and the Group Vice President of STMicroelectronics. Former Chairman Izzo was an extraordinary leader and a visionary in Taiwan-EU economic and trade relations. As a steadfast partner of the EUTW for many years, he dedicated his life to bridging the gap between Europe, Italy, and Taiwan. Beyond his significant influence in the semiconductor industry, his forward-looking leadership in sustainability, energy transition, and international talent development left an indelible mark on the bilateral dialogue between Europe and Taiwan. To the EUTW, Mr. Izzo was more than a highly respected collaborator; he was a passionate, witty, and wise dear friend. His deep affection for Taiwan and his charismatic personality will be fondly remembered and forever cherished. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Izzo’s family, as well as to our colleagues at the ECCT, STMicroelectronics, and the ICCT. His immense contributions leave a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and guide the future of Taiwan-EU relations.

The application for the "European and European Union Studies Program" for the 2nd Semester of the 2025-2026 Academic Year (114th Academic Year) is now open. Please refer to the information below or consult the official announcement from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. 1. Application Period: 1st January – 31st May (Approved by March 31 (Year N): Counted as Year N-1, Semester 2. Approved from April 1 (Year N): Counted as Year N, Semester 1.) 2. Application Venue: Office of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Paper Applications Only 3. Eligibility Requirements:. A. European Language Specialization / B. Multilingual European Language Track
Applicants must have passed the second semester of an advanced European language course (i.e., Level III, 2nd Semester), or be currently enrolled in one of these courses at the time of application.
※ Students who have not taken the above courses but have obtained a B1 or equivalent level in a European language proficiency test (certified by a Taiwanese or foreign institution) must submit the original and a copy of the certificate. The original will be returned after verification by the program office. C. EU Studies Track
Applicants must have passed at least one introductory course (see prerequisites), or be currently enrolled in one such course at the time of application.
※ Students who have completed equivalent courses at other institutions must submit a transcript along with their application. 4. Application Procedure: Log in to myNTU and submit an online application for the program. After submitting the application, print the application form and attach a copy of your full academic transcript
(※If currently enrolled in a prerequisite course, also include a copy of your course registration record) Obtain approval from your head of department (or institute director), and submit the form and documents to the program officebetween 1st January and 31st May. The list of approved applicants will be announced after review.

The 2026 Erasmus+ Programme documentation is now available. To learn more about the application details and program content, please download the "Erasmus+ 2026 Programme Guide." As a reminder, the application deadline for Jean Monnet Actions is 3rd February.

The Center will host an Information Session on the New Erasmus+ Program and Scholarships at 6:30 PM on 3rd December, 2025, in Room 102, 1F, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University. We have invited an alumnus of the Euroculture Master's Programme to share their experiences regarding applications, academic life in Europe, and living abroad. This will be the final session held in Northern Taiwan this year, and lunch boxes will be provided for attendees. Do not miss this opportunity! Please remember to register in advance.

Time: 19th December 2025 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room 301, Arts and Culture Centre, National Central Library (3F, No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; Centre for EU Studies, NCCU; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan；EU Studies Program, College of International Affairs, NCCU   Agenda 09:40-10:00 (20 mins) Registration 10:00-12:00 (120 mins) Moderator: Tai-Lin Chang (Adjunct Professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener)   Presenters: Chun-Yi Lee (Associate Research Fellow, Institute for National Defense and Security Research) Meng-Jen Chang (Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Italian Language and Literature; Associate Professor, Program of Diplomacy and International Affairs, Fu Jen Catholic University) Yu-Fang Hsu (Associate Professor, Department of German Language and Culture, Soochow University) Mea-Lan Hung (Professor of the Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, NCCU) Chu-Meng Wu (Assistant Professor, Center for General Education, Shih Hsin University)   Discussants Ling-Long Shen (Vice Chairman, Appacus Financial Foundation)  

We're excited to welcome you to this year's EU-themed events at National Taiwan University. Don't miss out check out the lineup and sign up now! 3rd December 2025 (Wed), 18:30 Info Session: Erasmus+ and EU Joint Master's Scholarship
NTU College of Social Sciences, Room 102
Registration link: https://forms.gle/tsVdEZkWZdcMvPG19 5th December 2025 (Fri), 14:00 Lecture by French philosopher Prof. Corine Pelluchon:
“Ecology, Universalism, and Democracy – Arguments for a New Enlightenment”
📍 NTNU Library Campus, Bo-Ai Building, 4th Floor, Room 413 Registration link: https://forms.gle/n8Ch9wVdrCLLW8zT9 10th December  2025 (Wed), 19:00 Hungarian Animated Film Screening:
“Ruben Brandt, Collector”
📍 NTU College of Social Sciences, Room 102
Registration link: https://forms.gle/DubZWXeMwwhMg1YB6 17th December 2025 (Wed), 11:00 Talk by Emmanuelle DAL FARRA, CFO of Louis Vuitton Taiwan:
“Career Development in the European Luxury Industry & LV Internship Opportunities”
📍 NTU Administration Building, Conference Room I
Registration link: https://forms.gle/fvg1iFYG4TG1V6cF6 [NTU Exclusive] European Double-Degree Programs & French Scholarships

You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 EU Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Alumni Gathering! This special event will welcome EU representatives, staff from European offices in Taiwan, and fellow alumni. Come reconnect, share your experiences, and expand your professional network. Date & Time: 07112025 (Friday), 19:00–21:00
Venue: GumGum Beer & Wings – Xinyi Main Branch
Address: No. 38, Lane 11, Alley 473, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, Taipei 110, Taiwan
                   https://maps.app.goo.gl/dstvfkDV2Dr1rHMv8 Organizers: European Economic and Trade Office (EETO), Erasmus+ National Focal Point (ENFP Taiwan), EU Centre in Taiwan (EUTW) We warmly welcome all alumni to join us for an evening of dialogue, connection, and celebration of our shared EU experience.

In 2025, over 2,000 Jean Monnet Programme proposals were submitted worldwide.
Among these, only 18 Jean Monnet Module projects were selected from across Asia, highlighting the highly competitive nature of the programme on a global scale. Taiwan successfully secured three Jean Monnet Module awards, standing out among leading institutions worldwide. The awarded projects were proposed by: Taiwan EU Centre at National Taiwan University, Center for General Education at Chung Yuan Christian University, and Department of Political Science at Tunghai University. Congratulations once again to all the recipient institutions and teaching faculty for this outstanding achievement!

The European Union Innovation Week, held biennially in Taiwan, is organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), bringing delegations to Taiwan for industrial dialogues with key stakeholders across government, academia, and industry. This year’s EU Innovation Week will be held from 21st to 23rd October 2025 at the Taipei International Convention Center. Among the highlighted events, the “Taiwan–EU Drone Technology and Export Forum” will take place on 22nd October in the afternoon, co-hosted by the European Economic and Trade Office (EETO), the European Union Centre in Taiwan, the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center, TÜV Rheinland, and STMicroelectronics. This marks the first time that drone technology has been included in the EU Innovation Week agenda. A delegation of related European enterprises will also be visiting Taiwan for this occasion. Key representatives from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) and the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) will present EU policies and regulatory frameworks concerning drones. Notably, this will also be the first public forum participation in Taiwan by DG DEFIS. We sincerely invite you to register and attend this forum to explore future avenues for Taiwan–EU cooperation in this emerging and strategic sector.   Date & Time：22 Oct. 2025 (13:30 - 17:00)
Venue：2F, Room D&E , Taipei International Convention Centre (TICC)
Organizers： European Economic Trade Office (EETO)、EU Centre in Taiwan (EUTW)、Asia UAV AI Innovation and Application R&D Center、TÜV Rheinland、STMicroelectronics
Co-organizers：Taiwan National Drone Industry Association(TNDIA)、GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology Inc. Event Objective：
To foster EU–Taiwan strategic collaboration on drone technology (e.g., chips, drone products, PQC), build a sound ecosystem for the drone supply chain, and share the latest EU regulations such as the EU Drone Directive and EU Battery Regulation to help Taiwan drone manufacturers enter the EU market. VIPs：
•Government：
Mr. Lutz Güllner, Head of European Economic Trade Office (EETO)
Mr. CHEN Shih-kai, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Mr. Weng Chang-liang, Chiayi Magistrate & Chairman of Asia UAV AI Innovation and Application R&D Center
European Commission DG GROW Representative
European Commission DG MOVE Representative Agenda: 13:00–13:30 │ Registration and Networking 13:30–13:45 │ Opening Remarks
Mr. Lutz Güllner, Head of EETO
Mr. CHEN Shih-kai, Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Mr. Weng Chang-liang, Chiayi Magistrate & Chairman of Asia UAV AI Innovation and Application R&D Center
Mr. Giuseppe Izzo, Managing Director, STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific
Mr. Jason Chang, Managing Director, TÜV Rheinland Taiwan 13:45–13:50 │ VIP Group Photo 13:50–14:50 │ Session I EU-Taiwan Drone Policy Update
EU – Building a Safe and Connected Skies: EU Drone Regulation and U-Space Implementation
EU – Linking the EU Battery Regulation and Drone Directive: Toward a Sustainable and Safe Drone Ecosystem
Taiwan MOEA – Taiwan’s Roadmap and Support for Drone Development and Export 14:50–15:00 │ Coffee Break 15:00–15:20 │ Special Talk: The New Outlook for European Defense
Jean-Jacques Roche,Professor of Political Science – Director of the Higher Institute of Armament and Defense, Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris 2) 15:20–16:20 │ Session II UAV Technologies and EU Market
TÜV Rheinland – Market Access Regulation and Inspection for EU Market
STMicroelectronics – Advancing Drone Innovation with Next-Generation Chip Technologies
TNDIA / Asia UAV AI Innovation and Application R&D Center – Taiwan Drone Manufacturing Capacity and Strategic Roadmap 16:20 - 17:00 │ Panel Discussions Moderated by UAS Taiwan Chairman Wu Meng-fen 16:30 - 17:00 │ Closing Remarks & Coffee Networking

Connect Taiwan and Czechia: NTU-CUNI Dual Degree Program in Prague Date/Time: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 12:20-13:20 Venue:RM713, College of Social Sciences, NTU Hosts: 
European Union Centre in Taiwan
Department of Political Sciences, NTU Agenda 1220 – 1230 Registration and Lunch Box 1230 – 1235 Welcome remarks Hungdah Su, Director General, European Union Centre in Taiwan/ Jean Monnet Chair, Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University 1235 – 1255 Student Life in Prague Charles University
Frida Luise Kloster
Isabel Billmeier
Ethan Graham Kirk 1255 – 1310 NTU-CUNI Dual Degree Program-from a Czech teacher from Prague Bohumil Dobos, Assistant Professor, Geopolitical Studies, CUNI, 1310-1320 Q&A

The Center, in collaboration with the Taipei Public Library, will host the lecture "Erasmus+ Program & EU Scholarship: Living and Studying in Three Countries—Alumni Share Their Experiences" at 2:00 PM on Sunday, 21st September, 2025. We cordially invite you to register and join us! Lecture Details Topic: Erasmus+ Program & EU Scholarship: Living and Studying in Three Countries—Alumni Share Their Experiences Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, 21st September  Venue: International Conference Hall, 10F, Taipei Public Library (Main Branch) Speakers: Marc Chia-Ching Cheng Executive Director, European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW) / National Contact Point (NCP) Coordinator for Erasmus+ Yu-Yen Ting Senior Module R&D Engineer, VisEra Technologies Corp.

Announcement of Selected Participants
2025 Taiwan–Czech Academic Forum & Student Paper Presentation The list of selected participants is as follows: Admitted (2 participants) Chou, 0 Su 0 0-Sheng 1st Alternate
Chen, O-Wei 2nd Alternate Chen, O-Feng
 

2025 Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Leadership Forum Date：Monday, 1st September 2025 Time：14:00–16:30（Registration starts at 14:00，Event starts at 14:30） Venue：Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Taipei (Taiwan, 110061, Taipei 2, SongShou Road) Adviser                               Ministry of Economic Affairs Organizers Energy Administration, MOEA; Green Energy Industry Promotion Centre (GEIPC); European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW); TÜV Rheinland Taiwan Co-organizers Institute for Information Industry(III), Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), Green Energy and Sustainability Alliance(GESA) Event Objectives This forum aims to identify critical issues in the Asia-Pacific energy transition and renewable energy development, with a focus on strategies and opportunities in cross-border renewable energy cooperation. Discussions will examine Singapore’s forward-looking approach to energy security and renewable power procurement, alongside corporate initiatives that translate sustainability commitments into concrete actions.
By analyzing international renewable energy market trends and sharing insights on cross-border corporate procurement strategies, the forum will provide actionable perspectives on the business opportunities emerging from the region’s green transition. The goal is to facilitate a more resilient and integrated energy trade environment supported by effective policy framework across the Asia-Pacific. Registration Notes ※Attendance is subject to approval; confirmation will be sent via email. On-site registration will not be available. ※On the event day, please check in with the QR code included in your confirmation email. ※Simultaneous interpretation equipment will be available on site for guests to rent. ※The organizers reserve the right to amend, interpret, or cancel the event. Contact Person：Miss Wu wenwenwu@iii.org.tw +886-2-66311390 Agenda Time Event  Moderator 14:00–14:30 Registration — 14:30–14:35 VIP Remark Tze-luen Lin, Deputy CEO (Office of Energy and Carbon Reduction, Executive Yuan) 14:35–14:40 Group Photo — 14:40–15:00 Singapore’s Energy Security Strategy and Cross-Border Energy Trade Emma Saraff
Head of Policy, Asia, Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) 15:00–15:20 Taiwan’s Participation in the Asia-Pacific Energy Transition Frank Huang, President, Hsu-Hsin Branch, SAS 15:20–15:40 From Commitment to Action: Energy Strategies in the Age of AI I-Chun Hsiao, Senior Lead, APAC Energy and Infrastructure, Google 15:40–16:00 Break — 16:00–16:30 Panel Discussion Moderators:
Sammy Su, Head of Sustainability Strategy,TÜV Rheinland Taiwan; Board Director, Italian Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ICCT)

Marc Cheng, Executive Director, European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW)
Panelists:
Emma Saraff (ACEC)
Frank Huang(SAS)
I-Chun Hsiao (Google) Topics Energy Security Needs and Market Strategies Asia-Pacific Energy Transition and Industrial Opportunities Corporate Net-Zero Transformation and Implementation of Renewable Power Commitments

Registration is now open for the third of our 2025 Erasmus+ Regional Cluster & Contact-making seminars, don't miss this great opportunity！ Date: 18th – 19th November 2025 Remarks: The event will be in hybrid format (in situ in Colombo and web-streaming). The meeting will be held in English. The Cluster Meeting will provide a forum for Erasmus+ project beneficiaries, applicants and stakeholders to share knowledge and exchange experiences. In addition, the Contact-Making Seminar will enable online and in-person networking among experienced and newcomer organisations interested in project cooperation, coming from the different countries in the regions, the European Union, and other countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme. This year’s event has a thematic focus of the role of education in the Green Transition, aligned with the European Green Deal and its strategies for greener economies, as well as the Global Gateway strategy. The event will showcase how different types of Erasmus+ actions can contribute to developing the green competences and skills needed to tackle global sustainability challenges. Synergies between projects, institutions, and political bodies will be presented and discussed in order to obtain a broader perspective on this crucial topic.