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Strengthening the EU-Australia Strategic Partnership

Summary

This report proposes deepening political, economic, and security ties between the EU and Australia to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific and secure critical supply chains.
10 08.07.2026
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Key points

  • The report emphasizes the importance of strengthening political ties with like-minded democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The conclusion of the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement is seen as a landmark for economic resilience and trade diversification.
  • Securing reliable access to critical minerals, such as lithium, is identified as a strategic necessity for the green and digital transitions.
  • The EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership provides a framework for cooperation on maritime security and shared defense challenges.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on strategic political relations with Australia – potential for deeper ties in the face of a volatile international order
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