European Union in Australia

European Union in Australia We are the diplomatic mission of the European Union to Australia

๐Ÿ”ท๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต๐Ÿด๐Ÿญ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—จ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป:

๐Ÿ”ต To represent the European Union, as appropriate, in Australia.
๐Ÿ”ต T

o enhance bilateral relations in the political, security, economic, commercial, environment, social and cultural fields, including exploring new opportunities for cooperation.
๐Ÿ”ต To inform the EU on all relevant developments in Australia.
๐Ÿ”ต To promote and protect the EU's interests and values and raise awareness of the EU and its policies.

๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐˜†:

๐Ÿ”ต Making and maintaining contact with key interlocutors across the political, media, economic, commercial, education, environment, social and cultural fields at federal and state levels.
๐Ÿ”ต Keeping interlocutors in Australia informed of developments in the EU.
๐Ÿ”ต Undertaking public diplomacy activities to promote the EU's interests and engender a better understanding of EU affairs, its policies, purpose and aims.
๐Ÿ”ต Facilitating the negotiation and implementation of bilateral agreements between the EU and Australia, through appropriate contacts and actions.
๐Ÿ”ต Developing and encouraging initiatives that can strengthen the bilateral relationship.
๐Ÿ”ตThe Delegation produces a free quarterly e-newsletter aimed at an Australian audience with business, political and cultural interest in the EU and is active on social media.

Ahead of COP31, we are hacking climate action! ๐ŸŒClimate Hack-tion is a digital hackathon on electrification, net zero pa...
28/08/2026

Ahead of COP31, we are hacking climate action! ๐ŸŒ

Climate Hack-tion is a digital hackathon on electrification, net zero pathways and climate resilience - open to university students across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and the EU.

๐Ÿ“… 2-4 October | ๐Ÿ’ป Fully online
Get ready to Build for 35!

This regional event supports a climate transition that is technical, innovative and led by the people who will live with its outcomes.

๐Ÿ”— Register at https://hackjunction.app/hackathons/climate-hack-tiont

European Union in Australia European Union in New Zealand

28/08/2026

After four remarkable years, Ambassador Gabriele Visentin is concluding his tenure.

During his time as Ambassador, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Australia, prompting the conclusion of negotiations on the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ-๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Free Trade Agreement, a Security and Defence Partnership, and Australiaโ€™s association to Horizon Europe from 2027, the EUโ€™s flagship research and innovation programme. His tenure also saw the establishment of a partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals.

These achievements, among many others, reflect the strong momentum in EU-Australia relations during Ambassador Visentin's tenure and his leadership in advancing the partnership and promoting the shared values and interests at its heart.

As he prepares to take up his next chapter, we wish him every success for the future. Grazie, merci, and thank you!

Students from The Australian National University put their negotiation skills to the test in this yearโ€™s Model EU simula...
21/08/2026

Students from The Australian National University put their negotiation skills to the test in this yearโ€™s Model EU simulation. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

The programme gave students the opportunity to engage with diplomats and learn more about how the EU works.

The students engaged with diplomats from ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท in a speed-networking roundtable hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Canberra and the Embassy of Ireland, Canberra.

They also heard from ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช diplomats in a panel discussion before they put their knowledge into practice by role-playing EU ministers and negotiating policy at Council level.

Thank you to the students for their enthusiasm and engagement, and to all the diplomats and embassies involved for sharing their time and expertise and making this yearโ€™s Model EU a success.

Embassy of Sweden in Canberra Embassy of Finland in Australia - Suomen suurlรคhetystรถ Australia Polish Embassy in Australia German Embassy Australia Slovenskรฉ veฤพvyslanectvo v Austrรกlii / Slovak Embassy in Australia France in Australia - Ambassade de France en Australie Lietuvos ambasada Australijoje / Embassy of Lithuania in Australia

How will Australia unlock new opportunities through its association to Horizon Europe, the EUโ€™s flagship research and in...
20/08/2026

How will Australia unlock new opportunities through its association to Horizon Europe, the EUโ€™s flagship research and innovation programme?

Association from 2027 onwards will give Australian researchers and institutions a seat at the table โ€“ with access to funding and the opportunity to build consortia and lead projects alongside European partners.

Ambassador Gabriele Visentin spoke with deputy editor Kate de Brito at the Financial Review Higher Education Summit about how Australiaโ€™s unique research strengths can help researchers and institutions make the most out of Horizon Europe.

Photos by Oscar Colman.

Calling all Australia-based students! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Are you interested in studying a Masterโ€™s in Europe on a fully funded scholars...
20/08/2026

Calling all Australia-based students! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

Are you interested in studying a Masterโ€™s in Europe on a fully funded scholarship? We have the perfect event for you!

Join the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) in a webinar next Wednesday and hear firsthand from Erasmus Mundus Joint Mastersโ€™ alumni about their experiences studying and living in Europe, from France and Portugal to the Netherlands, Belgium, and beyond!

Youโ€™ll learn:

๐Ÿ’ก What the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters is
๐ŸŒ What itโ€™s like to study and live in Europe
๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ Where Erasmus Mundus can take you

Register now to join the webinar on Wednesday, 26 August at 5pm AEST: https://erasmus-networks.ec.europa.eu/enfp/group/editorial/topic/joint-event-theme-study-across-europe-and-beyond-discover-erasmus-mundus

Erasmus Mundus Association ANU Centre for European Studies

19/08/2026
Last week, Ambassador Gabriele Visentin ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ะŸะพัะพะปัŒัั‚ะฒะพ ะฃะบั€ะฐั—ะฝะธ ะฒ ะะฒัั‚ั€ะฐะปั–ั— /  Embassy of Ukraine in Australia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ host...
17/08/2026

Last week, Ambassador Gabriele Visentin ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ะŸะพัะพะปัŒัั‚ะฒะพ ะฃะบั€ะฐั—ะฝะธ ะฒ ะะฒัั‚ั€ะฐะปั–ั— / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ hosted the first Australian screening of Our Colors Never Fade.

The film left a lasting impression as it followed + Ukrainians who chose to defend their country against Russiaโ€™s full-scale invasion, while also standing for the right to exist and live freely.

Thank you to all our guests who attended. Together with Australia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ, we continue to support a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Our Colors Never Fade

In 2026, the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ established a Security and Defence Partnership - covering everything from cyber threats to mariti...
13/08/2026

In 2026, the ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ established a Security and Defence Partnership - covering everything from cyber threats to maritime security and AI. Security across the EU and the Indo-Pacific is increasingly linked and this partnership reflects that reality.

Read more on https://euinaustralia.eu/security-in-a-polarised-and-interconnected-world/

The ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ are working together to build a stronger, more secure and responsible future in space. ๐Ÿš€Today, Ambassador ...
12/08/2026

The ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ and ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ are working together to build a stronger, more secure and responsible future in space. ๐Ÿš€

Today, Ambassador Gabriele Visentin delivered opening remarks at the 2026 Southern Space Conference alongside Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton MP and Australian astronaut Aussie Astro Katherine.

In a panel on European Space Cooperation with Australiaโ€™s Chief Negotiator for the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement Cathy R***r, Australian Space Agency's Luke Phillips, Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp, and moderator Professor Anna Moore, the Ambassador discussed how the synergies between the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the Security and Defence Partnership, and Australiaโ€™s association to Horizon Europe from 2027 will help strengthen cooperation on space security and responsible space operations.

ESA - European Space Agency EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

Team Europe welcomed Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor MP and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Ted O'Brien MP - F...
11/08/2026

Team Europe welcomed Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor MP and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax for a constructive exchange on ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ-๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ interests and shared values.

The meeting reaffirmed strong support for a comprehensive EUโ€“Australia partnership and closer strategic cooperation.

Thank you to The Hon Angus Taylor MP and The Hon Ted Oโ€™Brien MP for joining us. We greatly appreciate your time and the valuable discussion.

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