What are the major differences between the SAARC and the European Union as an alternative centre of power?
Following are the major differences between the SAARC and the European Union. European Union is a very strong regional organisation of European countries whereas SAARC is a South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation. European Union was established on 7th February 1992 under the Treaty of Maastricht whereas SAARC was formally inaugurated in December 1985. European Union consists of 27 members whereas SAARC consists of 8 members. European Union is a very powerful economic and political regional organisation. But SAARC’s main objective is to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development.
