Australia, NZ deals put EU trade and climate pledges under scrutiny
By Cynthia Kroet ( October 29, 2026, 13:30 GMT | Comment) -- Climate commitments are putting pressure on the EU’s trade agenda from opposite directions. Australian opposition politicians want assurances against potential climate-related trade penalties, while an environmental group is urging the European Commission to enforce its agreement with New Zealand over alleged climate backsliding. The disputes challenge the EU to reassure future partners without undermining the credibility of commitments already agreed.Climate commitments are increasingly shaping the EU’s ability to negotiate trade agreements, secure their approval and enforce them once they take effect....
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