The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement

The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (AEUFTA) negotiations have been ongoing since 2018, with ten rounds of negotiations held in a constructive atmosphere. The book explores the challenges, achievements, and missed opportunities in the negotiation process, as well as current legal and political relations between the EU and Australia. It also examines a wide range of negotiated areas, including digital trade, services, intellectual property rules, trade remedies, and investment screening. The book provides a valuable, interdisciplinary analysis of the AEUFTA and sheds light on the likely nature of future commercial relations between Australia and the EU.

Format: Hardback
Length: 219 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (AEUFTA) has been the subject of extensive peer-reviewed chapters in this book, which reflects on the ongoing negotiations between the two parties. Since June 18, 2018, ten rounds of negotiations have been held in a constructive atmosphere, showcasing a shared commitment to advancing this ambitious and comprehensive agreement. After a protracted and challenging process that was disrupted by the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) and the United States' hesitations regarding the EU's global strategy and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations between Australia and the EU are finally nearing completion.

In the face of adversity, both parties remain steadfast in their commitment to a positive trade agenda and the belief that mutually beneficial trade agreements can bring about job creation, economic growth, and investment. This book delves into the complexities, achievements, and missed opportunities of the AEUFTA negotiation process, examining the current legal and political relations between the EU, its Member States, and Australia. Furthermore, it provides a detailed analysis of a wide range of negotiated areas, including digital trade, services, intellectual property rules, trade remedies, and investment screening, as well as dispute settlement mechanisms.

Lastly, the book sheds light on the likely trajectory of future commercial relations between Australia and the EU, drawing upon the insights of esteemed authors from leading institutions in both Australia and Europe. This book serves as a valuable and interdisciplinary resource, offering a comprehensive examination of the AEUFTA and its potential implications for the global economy.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030914479
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022