At their bilateral summit in Tokyo on Wednesday 23 July, European and Japanese leaders were keen to highlight the “unique bond” between the EU and Japan in a world that is increasingly fragmented geopolitically and commercially.
“This bond gives us both clarity and direction (...) to shape a world that reflects our shared values: open economies, secure societies and fair rules”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the press, in the company of European Council...