EU, Australia agree to start free trade talks

The EU and Australia agreed on the 15 November 2015 to start negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). The two sides were said to be looking to boost growth and investment, and counterbalance potential trade pacts with the US.

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European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: STATEMENT/15/6088: Statement of the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Council Donald Tusk and the Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-6088_en.htm

EU: EEAS: EU Relations with Australia http://www.eeas.europa.eu/australia/index_en.htm

European Commission: DG Trade: Countries and regions: Australia http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/australia/

EurActiv, 16.11.15: EU to launch trade talks with Australia and Philippines http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/eu-launches-trade-talks-australia-and-philippines-319529

The Guardian, 15.11.15: Australia to launch free trade talks with EU in 2017 http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/nov/15/australia-free-trade-talks-eu-malcolm-turnbull

Sputnik International, 15.11.15: EU, Australia to Launch Talks on Trade Agreement - Statement http://sptnkne.ws/aevt

The Sydney Morning Herald, 15.11.15: European trade deal next on Malcolm Turnbull's agenda http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/european-trade-deal-next-on-malcolm-turnbulls-agenda-20151115-gkzlg7.html

http://dw.com/p/1H67Z http://dw.com/p/1H67Z

EurActiv, 07.12.15: New Zealand, Australia ready to accelerate trade talks with the EU, ditch ISDS http://www.euractiv.com/sections/trade-society/new-zealand-australia-ready-accelerate-trade-talks-eu-ditch-isds-320103

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