Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Official Signing
The FTA is formally signed by representatives in Brussels, moving to the ratification phase.
Technical Breakthrough
Negotiators reach a preliminary consensus on the most sensitive trade chapters.
Major Deadlock
Talks stall in Osaka over agricultural quotas and geographical indications for food and wine.
Negotiations Launched
The EU and Australia officially begin talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement.
The European Union and Australia have officially signed a comprehensive free trade agreement, concluding nearly a decade of negotiations. The deal is set to eliminate tariffs on over 90% of goods, significantly easing supply chain bottlenecks for critical minerals and agricultural products.