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This chapter explores the evolving strategy of the European Union (EU) in Oceania, a region gaining prominence due to climate change and intensifying geopolitical dynamics. This is particularly important given China’s growing influence in the ‘Indo-Pacific’. Historically peripheral in EU policy, Oceania is now central to the EU’s objectives of promoting sustainable development, economic resilience, and regional connectivity. France, leveraging its Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), plays a pivotal role in advancing EU interests through initiatives like the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and environmental programs such as the Kiwa Initiative. The EU’s 2021 Indo- Pacific Strategy underscores a geopolitical pivot, balancing security concerns with economic priorities. France’s robust military, economic, and cultural engagements complement EU’s initiatives, reinforcing European influence in the Pacific. However, challenges persist, including addressing colonial legacies and countering China’s strategic investments. By aligning its policies with regional priorities, the EU aims to bolster Oceania’s resilience and strengthen its Indo-Pacific presence. This chapter delves into the EU’s policies, France’s contributions, and the implications of these strategies for global governance and regional stability, highlighting the interplay of development, security, and geopolitics in EU-Oceania relations. However, the chapter also sees EU’s engagement with Oceania as having significant challenges. These include China’s influence, geographical distance, and internal crises such as energy shortage, the war in Ukraine, and instability in the Sahel. These challenges suggest Oceania will remain a low priority. However, France’s historical ties to the region could o$er a pathway to deeper engagement, provided it takes a leading role.