· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiKeynote speech by President von der Leyen at the European Australian Business Council event
Read full speech on ec.europa.eu ↗ContextKeynote by the President of the European Commission to the European Australian Business Council in Sydney.
Why it mattersSignals a closer EU-Australia economic and security partnership, with trade and critical raw materials at its core.
Problems raised
- Geopolitical tensions threaten trade and prosperity.
- Hybrid threats and cyber attacks are rising.
- Partners need closer cooperation.
Solutions proposed
- Deepen EU-Australia economic partnership.
- Pool expertise on hybrid threats and cybersecurity.
- Cooperate on security and trade.