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uropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Video. Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line

Updated: 18/03/2026 - 11:07 GMT+1

The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement.

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