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Free trade with Australia: Why there have been no protests from farmers so far

The free trade agreement with Australia has so far met with less resistance from EU farmers than the trade deal with Mercosur. Comparable environmental and social standards and lower export quotas have provoked less criticism. However, this could change.

AZ
20. February 2026
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell held talks with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen last week. (EU-Institutionen)

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Last updated: 20. February 2026