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EU-New Zealand trade agreement implementation

Implementation of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement referenced in von der Leyen's meeting with Christopher Luxon.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Apr 10, 2025, 11:27 AM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen welcomes stronger EU-New Zealand ties ahead of the trade agreement's first anniversary
Von der Leyen highlights the EU-New Zealand trade agreement's first anniversary in May and calls for predictable trading conditions and deeper regional ties.
Source excerpt
Off the phone with Chris Luxon. The EU–New Zealand partnership is growing stronger as we near the 1st anniversary of our free trade agreement in May. Clear, predictable trading conditions are key. I look forward to deepening ties with New Zealand and the wider region. → europa.eu/!PpHpgN
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jun 23, 2025, 10:49 AM
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“The times call for partners to close ranks and act together for global security.”
Von der Leyen notes the EU-New Zealand trade agreement is delivering and calls for a Security and Defence Partnership with New Zealand.
Source excerpt
Great meeting with Christopher Luxon. The EU-New Zealand friendship is thriving. And our trade agreement is delivering. The times call for partners to close ranks and act together for global security. So let's step up and work towards a Security & Defence Partnership ↓ europa.eu/!vdx93h
On global security and international partnerships.
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