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Commission President's March 2026 Australia visit

The Commission President's March 2026 Australia visit and welcome by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I’m here to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Europe and Australia”

    Von der Leyen notes she was welcomed to Australia by the Governor-General and says she is there to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Europe and Australia.

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    🇦🇺 Honoured to be welcomed to Australia by the Governor-General, H.E. Sam Mostyn. I’m here to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Europe and Australia, and this is the most perfect start to this visit.

    On her visit to Australia.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Dear PM Albanese, thank you for your warm welcome to Canberra today.”

    Von der Leyen thanks Australian Prime Minister Albanese for the warm welcome in Canberra and notes Europe and Australia share the same vision of the world.

    Source excerpt

    🇦🇺 Dear PM Albanese, thank you for your warm welcome to Canberra today. Europe and Australia share the same vision of the world – even though worlds apart.

    On arriving in Canberra.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen announces the launch of a new security and defence partnership

    Von der Leyen announces the launch of a new security and defence partnership and outlines plans to deepen cooperation in space and defence industry.

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    Today, we are also launching our new Security & Defence Partnership. We will deepen our cooperation from joint maritime exercises to space, defence industry and countering hybrid threats. And we will work hand in hand to strengthen the resilience of our democracies.

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen highlights EU-Australia cooperation for Indo-Pacific stability

    Von der Leyen highlights Europe and Australia's shared security interests and says Indo-Pacific stability is a common goal.

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    Europe and Australia are long-standing friends and allies. Our security matters to you. The reverse is also true. Stability in the Indo-Pacific is now our common goal ↓ link.europa.eu/NfvGrC

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