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The EU and Australia agreed on a shared economic future

The EU and Australia concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in March 2026 which will deepen economic ties and create a more stable foundation for trade and investment.

Security in a Polarised and Interconnected World

The EU and Australia established a Security and Defence Partnership in 2026 which provides a structured framework for cooperation on shared security challenges.

The EU and Australia began a new partnership on Critical Raw Minerals in 2024.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to cooperate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals.

The EU and Australia coordinate to addresses disasters and emergencies globally.

Australia is a partner to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism which plays a global coordinating role to improve cooperation and facilitate preparedness in cases of humanitarian and natural disasters.

Australia participates in the EU’s Galileo and Copernicus space programs.

Cooperation in space technologies includes applications in navigation, environment, and disaster response.

How the EU became Australia’s largest wine export market

The EU and Australia signed a Wine Agreement that improved trade and protected heritage on both sides.

Australia participates in Erasmus+, the EU’s flagship education and mobility program.

Hundreds of students travel between Europe and Australia to study, teach, and conduct research.

Shared commitment to democratic principles, human rights and the rule of law

The UN Charter and centrality of multilateral fora is specifically recognised in the EU-Australia Framework Agreement

The EU and Australia are working together to accelerate the global clean energy transformation

There is a shared commitment to full and timely implementation of the Paris Agreement and to cooperation, bilaterally and in all relevant multilateral fora.

Family, culture, and mobility: people are the heart of EU–Australia ties.

From dual citizenship to study exchanges, millions of Australians have direct connections with Europe.