EU nears historic free-trade pact with Australia as von der Leyen pushes
The European Union is close to finalizing a comprehensive trade deal with Australia after years of negotiations, according to the latest reports from Brussels and London. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that both sides are racing to strengthen economic ties between like-minded partners ahead of potential weekend signing by late March 2017 (Hn.cz). This development marks another significant step in EU trade agreements following recent deals with countries such as Canada, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore.
Key Points
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1The EU stated on March 17, 2024, that the free-trade agreement between itself and Australia is nearing completion.
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2European Union officials are actively racing to finalize this economic partnership with a like-minded partner in time for potential signing by weekend.
Developments
Perspectives
The EU is nearing the signing of its free-trade agreement (FTA) and economic partnership treaty (EPTA) with Australia, which could be signed this weekend.
— [Mar 17, 08:19] Další smlouva o volne_m obchodu? EU je bli_zko dohode_s Austra_lii_, podepsana_by mohla byt_o vi_kendu (Hn.cz)European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union is close to signing a trade deal with Australia.
— [Mar 17, 08:09] Evropska_unie je bli_zko podpisu obchodni_dohody s Austra_lii_, sedeila_von_der_Leyen (Forbes.cz)According to Bloomberg agency reports cited by a Slovak source, the EU is close to finalizing its free-trade agreement with Australia.
— [Mar 17, 08:01] E_U je podla_agentu_ry_Bloomberg bli_zko podpisu_dohody_o_volnem_obchode_s_Austra_uo (Dennikn.sk)(The Lithuanian source indicates the EU-Australia trade agreement is in its final stage.)
— [Mar 17, 06:31] ES_ir Australijos_prekybos Susitarimas_finisio_tiesioje_(Vz.lt)