Europe and Singapore: A reliable partnership in contested times

AT A time of profound global change when countries have to navigate geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological transformation, partnerships anchored in trust and rules matter more than ever.

Recent events that made international headlines, such as the finalisation of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India at the end of January, signal that global economic actors like the EU and India continue to put confidence in rules-based global trade at a moment when protectionist instincts are in resurgence around the world.

The EU is one of the largest foreign investors in Singapore. According to the Economic Development Board of Singapore, European investors led foreign direct investment into Singapore in 2025, accounting for 24.9 per cent of total fixed asset investments.