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EU and Australia report good progress in narrowing gaps in trade deal talks

( February 13, 2026, 14:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Australia made good progress in narrowing gaps on a small number of outstanding matters in negotiations for a free trade agreement during ministerial talks in Brussels on Feb. 12-13, the two sides have said. In a statement by EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen, and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell, they said the ministerial level engagement was constructive and positive and allowed the two sides to converge positions on a range of issues.Full statement follows....

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