♤ Ease of Movement: Under EU, European countries have established a common market for goods, a common currency, also it provides visa free travel for countries which are part of Schengen Agreement.

♤ Managing differences: ASEAN has moved forward to unify the region under what was called the ‘ASEAN Way’ based on the ideals of non-interference, informality, minimal institutionalisation, consultation and consensus, non-use of force and non-confrontation.