Keynote address on European Union foreign policy concluding session, EU enlargement: implications for the EU and Australia

Abstract

[Conclusion]: To sum up therefore the work of building a united and prosperous Europe is going ahead steadily. Europe will remain open to the outside world. The transatlantic relationship will continue to loom very large despite the present tensions. And precisely because of these tensions, relations with other partners sharing the same values and policy goals will remain very important. By being in Australia at this troubled time, I want to underline this message and highlight the considerable future potential of our bilateral relations. Show more