On Wednesday 18 March, the European Commission confirmed that its President, Ursula von der Leyen, would be visiting Sydney and Canberra from 23 to 25 March to mark the end of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EU and Australia.
In a press release, the Commission states that the purpose of the visit, which includes a meeting with Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is to “strengthen EU ties with a trusted, like-minded partner in the strategically vital...