Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Official Signing
The landmark agreement is signed, moving the deal toward the ratification phase.
Agreement Concluded
Ursula von der Leyen announces the finalization of the deal terms.
Critical Minerals Focus
Both parties pivot to include stronger guarantees on raw materials essential for the green transition.
Technical Breakthrough
Negotiators reach a preliminary consensus on digital trade and mineral access.
Talks Stall in Osaka
Negotiations hit a deadlock over agricultural market access and GI protections.
Talks Stall in Osaka
Negotiations fail to reach a conclusion during the G7 trade ministers' meeting due to agricultural disputes.
Negotiations Launched
The EU and Australia officially begin talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement.
Negotiations Launched
The EU and Australia formally begin talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement.
The European Union and Australia have signed a comprehensive free trade agreement, ending nearly a decade of negotiations and opening new corridors for digital commerce and retail exports. The deal is expected to eliminate over 90% of tariffs, significantly benefiting the e-commerce, luxury goods, and critical minerals sectors.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the conclusion of the long-awaited EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The deal is set to eliminate the majority of tariffs, streamline digital trade, and provide European retail brands with unprecedented access to the Australian market.
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