Taiwan and dozens of European lawmakers are deepening ties to present a united front against China and Russia.

• The Formosa Club, a group of European and Canadian lawmakers supporting Taiwan, held its second annual Taipei meeting, drawing 52 lawmakers from the European Parliament and 19 European countries.
• The group's chair said democracies need to prepare for unpredictable moves by authoritarian states like China and Russia, comparing it to planning for unpredictable weather.
• Taiwan's foreign minister said the club is an important bridge between Taiwan and European democracies, showing Taiwan is not alone internationally.
• European officials pointed to China's behind-the-scenes support for Russia in the Ukraine war, including letting North Korean troops fight on European soil, as a reason for closer coordination with Taiwan.
• Europe is being urged to expand practical cooperation with Taiwan while still following its "One-China Policy," which organizers stressed is different from China's own "One-China Principle."

Outlook: Expect continued European parliamentary support for Taiwan's international participation, with more joint statements likely as concerns grow over China-Russia cooperation.