The space weather becomes a global challenge to the human society in the new era. Europe is heavily influenced by the space weather and makes much effort to address the threats of extreme space weather events. This paper reviews the space weather related programs and the ground-based and space-borne monitoring facilities that Europe has built independently or through international cooperation; focusing on the assessment and recommendations for a consolidated european approach to space weather-as a part of a global space weather effort, for enhancing the ability of Europe to respond to space weather risks and its contribution to the global space weather effort. Europe plays an important role of the global space weather effort. China and Europe can jointly contribute to creating a community of shared future for mankind.

space weather  /  China-Europe S&T Cooperation  /  International Meridian Circle Program