A Safer Region for All

The EU and Australia step up cooperation on peace and security.

From joint crisis management missions to tackling cyber threats, the EU and Australia are strengthening their defence and security partnership.

WHY IT MATTERS

The EU and Australia cooperate on modern security challenges including cyber threats, disinformation, and hybrid risks. This partnership strengthens stability in the Indo-Pacific and supports international law.

WHAT’S DRIVING IT?

The EU and Australia signed a Crisis Management Agreement in 2015, which allows Australian participation in EU civilian and military missions. Growing geopolitical instability has increased the need for closer cooperation from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

LOOKING AHEAD

In 2025, the EU and Australia agreed to expand cooperation to new areas such as cyber defence, maritime security, and countering foreign interference.

INTERESTING FACT

The EU has more than 20 ongoing civilian and military missions worldwide. Australia has contributed personnel to several, including EU efforts in Afghanistan, Mali, and the Horn of Africa.

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