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2026/2034(INI)

Strategic political relations with Australia – potential for deeper ties in the face of a volatile international order

Basic information

2026/2034(INI)

INI - Own-initiative procedure

Subject

6.10.01 Foreign and common diplomatic policy
6.10.08 Fundamental freedoms, human rights, democracy in general
6.10.09 Human rights situation in the world

Geographical area

Australia

Status

Awaiting committee decision

Please go to Documentation gateway for any follow-up documents.

Key players

Key events

Date Event Reference Summary
30/04/2026 Committee referral announced in Parliament

Forecasts

Date Subject
14/12/2026 Indicative plenary sitting date

Technical information

Procedure reference 2026/2034(INI)
Procedure type INI - Own-initiative procedure
Procedure subtype Initiative
Legal basis Rules of Procedure EP 55
Stage reached in procedure Awaiting committee decision
Committee dossier AFET/10/05633

Documentation gateway

  • Document type Committee Reference Date Summary
    Committee draft report PE789.129 19/06/2026
    Amendments tabled in committee PE792.149 16/09/2026

Transparency

Meetings with interest representatives published in line with the Rules of Procedure

  • Name Role Committee Date Interest representatives
    CREMER Tobias Shadow rapporteur AFET 15/10/2026 Australia Institute
    CREMER Tobias Shadow rapporteur AFET 12/10/2026 Lowy Institute
    ANDRIESE Mieke Shadow rapporteur AFET 16/09/2026 Australia's Ambassador to the EU
    CREMER Tobias Shadow rapporteur AFET 15/09/2026 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
    SJÖSTEDT Jonas Shadow rapporteur AFET 15/09/2026 Australian Mission to the EU
    ZOVKO Željana Rapporteur AFET 23/06/2026 EUROPEAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
    CREMER Tobias Shadow rapporteur AFET 22/06/2026 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung