European Union in Australia
@euinaus.bsky.social
We represent the European Union in Australia at all levels. We work with #EU Member State missions in #Canberra.
Are you planning to travel to Europe?
A new border management system — the Entry/Exit System — will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient.
Learn about the EES 👉 travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
A new border management system — the Entry/Exit System — will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient.
Learn about the EES 👉 travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
September 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Are you planning to travel to Europe?
A new border management system — the Entry/Exit System — will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient.
Learn about the EES 👉 travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
A new border management system — the Entry/Exit System — will soon make your border crossing easier and more efficient.
Learn about the EES 👉 travel-europe.europa.eu
#TravelToEurope
The EU and Australia have started exploratory talks on #HorizonEurope association! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
The €95.5 billion flagship #research and #innovation program can open the door to an infinite array of EU-Australia cooperation and bring our researchers together to tackle global challenges.
The €95.5 billion flagship #research and #innovation program can open the door to an infinite array of EU-Australia cooperation and bring our researchers together to tackle global challenges.
September 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The EU and Australia have started exploratory talks on #HorizonEurope association! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
The €95.5 billion flagship #research and #innovation program can open the door to an infinite array of EU-Australia cooperation and bring our researchers together to tackle global challenges.
The €95.5 billion flagship #research and #innovation program can open the door to an infinite array of EU-Australia cooperation and bring our researchers together to tackle global challenges.
This is what the EU Delegation looks like after Russia’s attack on Kyiv.
This is NOT diplomacy.
This is how Russia understands peace.
'Russia's strikes on Kyiv will only strengthen Europe's unity and Ukraine's defiance' — Statement by President Ursula von der Leyen 🇪🇺
#StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦
This is NOT diplomacy.
This is how Russia understands peace.
'Russia's strikes on Kyiv will only strengthen Europe's unity and Ukraine's defiance' — Statement by President Ursula von der Leyen 🇪🇺
#StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦
August 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
This is what the EU Delegation looks like after Russia’s attack on Kyiv.
This is NOT diplomacy.
This is how Russia understands peace.
'Russia's strikes on Kyiv will only strengthen Europe's unity and Ukraine's defiance' — Statement by President Ursula von der Leyen 🇪🇺
#StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦
This is NOT diplomacy.
This is how Russia understands peace.
'Russia's strikes on Kyiv will only strengthen Europe's unity and Ukraine's defiance' — Statement by President Ursula von der Leyen 🇪🇺
#StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦
On this day and every day, the EU reaffirms its support for Indigenous Peoples, their cultures, and their rights.
Indigenous voices play a vital role in EU policies and strategies, from deforestation, CRM, AI, and sustainable due diligence, both within the EU and globally.
Indigenous voices play a vital role in EU policies and strategies, from deforestation, CRM, AI, and sustainable due diligence, both within the EU and globally.
August 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
On this day and every day, the EU reaffirms its support for Indigenous Peoples, their cultures, and their rights.
Indigenous voices play a vital role in EU policies and strategies, from deforestation, CRM, AI, and sustainable due diligence, both within the EU and globally.
Indigenous voices play a vital role in EU policies and strategies, from deforestation, CRM, AI, and sustainable due diligence, both within the EU and globally.
The war in Gaza must end now.
Together with 26 international partners, including Australia, we reinforce our call on Israel to uphold international law and lift aid restrictions now.
Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering.
Read the statement ⬇️
Together with 26 international partners, including Australia, we reinforce our call on Israel to uphold international law and lift aid restrictions now.
Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering.
Read the statement ⬇️
July 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The war in Gaza must end now.
Together with 26 international partners, including Australia, we reinforce our call on Israel to uphold international law and lift aid restrictions now.
Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering.
Read the statement ⬇️
Together with 26 international partners, including Australia, we reinforce our call on Israel to uphold international law and lift aid restrictions now.
Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering.
Read the statement ⬇️
On the 11th anniversary of #MH17, we honour the 298 innocent lives lost, many of them European & Australian citizens.
The EU reiterates its call on the Russia to accept its responsibility for this tragedy and to fully cooperate with efforts to serve justice.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
The EU reiterates its call on the Russia to accept its responsibility for this tragedy and to fully cooperate with efforts to serve justice.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
July 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
On the 11th anniversary of #MH17, we honour the 298 innocent lives lost, many of them European & Australian citizens.
The EU reiterates its call on the Russia to accept its responsibility for this tragedy and to fully cooperate with efforts to serve justice.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
The EU reiterates its call on the Russia to accept its responsibility for this tragedy and to fully cooperate with efforts to serve justice.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Together with Australia, we’re driving lasting impact through inclusive development projects and sustainable partnerships in the Indo-Pacific 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
EU’s DDG for International Partnerships, Ms Myriam Ferran, visited Canberra for the 7th EU-Australia Development Dialogue.
#EUinAUS
EU’s DDG for International Partnerships, Ms Myriam Ferran, visited Canberra for the 7th EU-Australia Development Dialogue.
#EUinAUS
July 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Together with Australia, we’re driving lasting impact through inclusive development projects and sustainable partnerships in the Indo-Pacific 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
EU’s DDG for International Partnerships, Ms Myriam Ferran, visited Canberra for the 7th EU-Australia Development Dialogue.
#EUinAUS
EU’s DDG for International Partnerships, Ms Myriam Ferran, visited Canberra for the 7th EU-Australia Development Dialogue.
#EUinAUS
Connecting continents!🌏
In #Canberra, Team Europe 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹 co-hosted a research event with the EU’s Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe association, Ms Signe Ratso.
Did you know #HorizonEU is the world’s largest R&I program? It's open globally, with 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇿 already associated.
In #Canberra, Team Europe 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹 co-hosted a research event with the EU’s Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe association, Ms Signe Ratso.
Did you know #HorizonEU is the world’s largest R&I program? It's open globally, with 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇿 already associated.
July 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Connecting continents!🌏
In #Canberra, Team Europe 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹 co-hosted a research event with the EU’s Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe association, Ms Signe Ratso.
Did you know #HorizonEU is the world’s largest R&I program? It's open globally, with 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇿 already associated.
In #Canberra, Team Europe 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹 co-hosted a research event with the EU’s Chief Negotiator for Horizon Europe association, Ms Signe Ratso.
Did you know #HorizonEU is the world’s largest R&I program? It's open globally, with 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇿 already associated.
June 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
We're pleased to announce Tom McIlroy of The Guardian as the 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award recipient—congratulations!
Now it's time for Tom to fly to Europe and report on key 🇪🇺 matters relevant to 🇦🇺 audiences.
Thanks to Qantas and the National Press Club of Australia for supporting the award.
Now it's time for Tom to fly to Europe and report on key 🇪🇺 matters relevant to 🇦🇺 audiences.
Thanks to Qantas and the National Press Club of Australia for supporting the award.
June 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
We're pleased to announce Tom McIlroy of The Guardian as the 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award recipient—congratulations!
Now it's time for Tom to fly to Europe and report on key 🇪🇺 matters relevant to 🇦🇺 audiences.
Thanks to Qantas and the National Press Club of Australia for supporting the award.
Now it's time for Tom to fly to Europe and report on key 🇪🇺 matters relevant to 🇦🇺 audiences.
Thanks to Qantas and the National Press Club of Australia for supporting the award.
Australia is an important partner for the EU & trusted partners must stand together 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
That's why the EU & Australia are strengthening cooperation in:
☑️Defence industry
☑️Cyber
☑️Counter-terrorism
☑️Trade – by resuming negotiations on free trade #FTA
Read the statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
That's why the EU & Australia are strengthening cooperation in:
☑️Defence industry
☑️Cyber
☑️Counter-terrorism
☑️Trade – by resuming negotiations on free trade #FTA
Read the statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
June 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Australia is an important partner for the EU & trusted partners must stand together 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
That's why the EU & Australia are strengthening cooperation in:
☑️Defence industry
☑️Cyber
☑️Counter-terrorism
☑️Trade – by resuming negotiations on free trade #FTA
Read the statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
That's why the EU & Australia are strengthening cooperation in:
☑️Defence industry
☑️Cyber
☑️Counter-terrorism
☑️Trade – by resuming negotiations on free trade #FTA
Read the statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Ambassador Visentin addressed the National Press Club on "The EU as a Power for Prosperity, Security and Democracy Worldwide".
He presented the EU’s strategic vision, response to Russia’s aggression, and growing EU-Australia ties.
Replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnIF...
Credits: Fernanda Pedroso
He presented the EU’s strategic vision, response to Russia’s aggression, and growing EU-Australia ties.
Replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnIF...
Credits: Fernanda Pedroso
June 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Ambassador Visentin addressed the National Press Club on "The EU as a Power for Prosperity, Security and Democracy Worldwide".
He presented the EU’s strategic vision, response to Russia’s aggression, and growing EU-Australia ties.
Replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnIF...
Credits: Fernanda Pedroso
He presented the EU’s strategic vision, response to Russia’s aggression, and growing EU-Australia ties.
Replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnIF...
Credits: Fernanda Pedroso
The European Commission selected 3 Australian-led projects as part of our global Critical Raw Materials strategy 👏
This builds on the EU-Australia partnership for sustainable minerals and supports secure, responsible supply chains 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
#EUinAUS #CRM
This builds on the EU-Australia partnership for sustainable minerals and supports secure, responsible supply chains 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
#EUinAUS #CRM
June 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The European Commission selected 3 Australian-led projects as part of our global Critical Raw Materials strategy 👏
This builds on the EU-Australia partnership for sustainable minerals and supports secure, responsible supply chains 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
#EUinAUS #CRM
This builds on the EU-Australia partnership for sustainable minerals and supports secure, responsible supply chains 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Read more: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
#EUinAUS #CRM
The EU stands with LGBTIQ+ communities in Europe, Australia, and around the world.
On #IDAHOT Day, we reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and dignity for all - without exception.
Unity in diversity is the strength of our communities.
#StandUp4HumanRights #EU4LGBTIQ
On #IDAHOT Day, we reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and dignity for all - without exception.
Unity in diversity is the strength of our communities.
#StandUp4HumanRights #EU4LGBTIQ
May 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The EU stands with LGBTIQ+ communities in Europe, Australia, and around the world.
On #IDAHOT Day, we reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and dignity for all - without exception.
Unity in diversity is the strength of our communities.
#StandUp4HumanRights #EU4LGBTIQ
On #IDAHOT Day, we reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and dignity for all - without exception.
Unity in diversity is the strength of our communities.
#StandUp4HumanRights #EU4LGBTIQ
Today in #Canberra, we welcomed hundreds of distinguished guests to celebrate #EuropeDay
Together, we honour the values of peace, democracy & stability—foundations of our Union.
Reflecting on the past, we look to the future with hope.
Thank you to all friends of Europe 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Together, we honour the values of peace, democracy & stability—foundations of our Union.
Reflecting on the past, we look to the future with hope.
Thank you to all friends of Europe 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
May 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today in #Canberra, we welcomed hundreds of distinguished guests to celebrate #EuropeDay
Together, we honour the values of peace, democracy & stability—foundations of our Union.
Reflecting on the past, we look to the future with hope.
Thank you to all friends of Europe 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Together, we honour the values of peace, democracy & stability—foundations of our Union.
Reflecting on the past, we look to the future with hope.
Thank you to all friends of Europe 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
#InsidePompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life - Photographs by Luigi Spina has arrived in Australia.
The EU opened the exhibition in #Tasmania, a place with deep respect for cultural heritage.
We invite you to Europe's past, captured in a special moment of stillness.
📍 Now in TMAG, #Hobart
The EU opened the exhibition in #Tasmania, a place with deep respect for cultural heritage.
We invite you to Europe's past, captured in a special moment of stillness.
📍 Now in TMAG, #Hobart
April 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
#InsidePompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life - Photographs by Luigi Spina has arrived in Australia.
The EU opened the exhibition in #Tasmania, a place with deep respect for cultural heritage.
We invite you to Europe's past, captured in a special moment of stillness.
📍 Now in TMAG, #Hobart
The EU opened the exhibition in #Tasmania, a place with deep respect for cultural heritage.
We invite you to Europe's past, captured in a special moment of stillness.
📍 Now in TMAG, #Hobart
Ambassador Visentin shares why we support #PrideinSport in Melbourne 👇
For the second time, we are proud to join and celebrate Australians' achievements in inclusive sport.
United in diversity!
🇦🇺🫶🏳️🌈🫶🇪🇺
#UnitedinDiversity #EUinAUS
For the second time, we are proud to join and celebrate Australians' achievements in inclusive sport.
United in diversity!
🇦🇺🫶🏳️🌈🫶🇪🇺
#UnitedinDiversity #EUinAUS
April 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Ambassador Visentin shares why we support #PrideinSport in Melbourne 👇
For the second time, we are proud to join and celebrate Australians' achievements in inclusive sport.
United in diversity!
🇦🇺🫶🏳️🌈🫶🇪🇺
#UnitedinDiversity #EUinAUS
For the second time, we are proud to join and celebrate Australians' achievements in inclusive sport.
United in diversity!
🇦🇺🫶🏳️🌈🫶🇪🇺
#UnitedinDiversity #EUinAUS
In his latest interview, Ambassador Visentin highlights the importance of strengthening the EU-Australia partnership 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
🔗Read more: www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/fta-n...
#EUinAUS
🔗Read more: www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/fta-n...
#EUinAUS
March 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In his latest interview, Ambassador Visentin highlights the importance of strengthening the EU-Australia partnership 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
🔗Read more: www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/fta-n...
#EUinAUS
🔗Read more: www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/fta-n...
#EUinAUS
In the EU, we believe that women’s leadership is key to a just & sustainable #GreenTransition ♀️
Yet, women remain under-represented in climate policy-making & business leadership.
Gender equality isn’t just fair—it ensures successful climate change action.
#IWD2025
Yet, women remain under-represented in climate policy-making & business leadership.
Gender equality isn’t just fair—it ensures successful climate change action.
#IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
In the EU, we believe that women’s leadership is key to a just & sustainable #GreenTransition ♀️
Yet, women remain under-represented in climate policy-making & business leadership.
Gender equality isn’t just fair—it ensures successful climate change action.
#IWD2025
Yet, women remain under-represented in climate policy-making & business leadership.
Gender equality isn’t just fair—it ensures successful climate change action.
#IWD2025
Applications are open for the 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award!
The successful journalist will embark on a 10-day working visit to the EU and up to 3 Member States of their choice, with travel and expenses covered by 🇪🇺 and Qantas.
Apply by 9 April 2025: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
The successful journalist will embark on a 10-day working visit to the EU and up to 3 Member States of their choice, with travel and expenses covered by 🇪🇺 and Qantas.
Apply by 9 April 2025: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
March 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Applications are open for the 2025 EU-Qantas Journalist Award!
The successful journalist will embark on a 10-day working visit to the EU and up to 3 Member States of their choice, with travel and expenses covered by 🇪🇺 and Qantas.
Apply by 9 April 2025: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
The successful journalist will embark on a 10-day working visit to the EU and up to 3 Member States of their choice, with travel and expenses covered by 🇪🇺 and Qantas.
Apply by 9 April 2025: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Last week, @euclimateaction.bsky.social Director-General Kurt Vandenberghe visited Australia for exchanges on climate security & policy.
Discussions covered mitigation policies, emissions trading, the Clean Industries Deal & electrification.
Working together towards a sustainable future! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Discussions covered mitigation policies, emissions trading, the Clean Industries Deal & electrification.
Working together towards a sustainable future! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
February 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Last week, @euclimateaction.bsky.social Director-General Kurt Vandenberghe visited Australia for exchanges on climate security & policy.
Discussions covered mitigation policies, emissions trading, the Clean Industries Deal & electrification.
Working together towards a sustainable future! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
Discussions covered mitigation policies, emissions trading, the Clean Industries Deal & electrification.
Working together towards a sustainable future! 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺
In Europe & Australia, we stand united in solidarity with Ukraine.
Today, 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇭 diplomats gathered at the newly opened EU Delegation premises in Canberra to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine in its defence of freedom & sovereignty.
#24Feb2022 #StandWithUkraine
Today, 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇭 diplomats gathered at the newly opened EU Delegation premises in Canberra to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine in its defence of freedom & sovereignty.
#24Feb2022 #StandWithUkraine
February 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
In Europe & Australia, we stand united in solidarity with Ukraine.
Today, 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇭 diplomats gathered at the newly opened EU Delegation premises in Canberra to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine in its defence of freedom & sovereignty.
#24Feb2022 #StandWithUkraine
Today, 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇭 diplomats gathered at the newly opened EU Delegation premises in Canberra to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine in its defence of freedom & sovereignty.
#24Feb2022 #StandWithUkraine
This week, EU Ambassador Gabriele Visentin had the honour of meeting Governor-General, HE the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC, to discuss the strong and growing 🇪🇺-🇦🇺 relationship.
A meaningful exchange on shared values and future cooperation 🤝
A meaningful exchange on shared values and future cooperation 🤝
February 26, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This week, EU Ambassador Gabriele Visentin had the honour of meeting Governor-General, HE the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC, to discuss the strong and growing 🇪🇺-🇦🇺 relationship.
A meaningful exchange on shared values and future cooperation 🤝
A meaningful exchange on shared values and future cooperation 🤝