Australia Explores EU Defence Pact: A Necessary Alliance or Risky Venture?
Australia will formally negotiate a new security and defence agreement with the European Union, following discussions initiated at the G7 summit. This potential partnership, modeled after similar EU agreements, would encompass military exercises and cooperation in areas like cybersecurity and counter-terrorism. Prime Minister Albanese aims to strengthen Australia’s capabilities through this collaboration, viewing it as mutually beneficial given shared values and the increasingly complex global security landscape. The negotiations occur amidst growing international pressure to increase defence spending and ongoing discussions regarding the AUKUS agreement.
John Q. Hosedrinker